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The Essential Elements of Local Public Health

The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious Disease portfolios.

Glass Water
  • Hazards & Health Effects
  • Water Quality
  • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

EPA Sets Precedent By Legally Enforcing Limits on Several PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

The agency makes available $1 billion in funding to states and territories to implement PFAS testing and treatment at...

Apr 10, 2024 | Anu Varma

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  • Antibiotic Resistance
  • Community Health
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured

NACCHO's Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Summit: Equip, Collaborate, and Innovate for Success

The NACCHO Healthcare IPC Summit, supported by CDC Project Firstline, aims to foster collaboration among local, state,...

Feb 14, 2024 | Jaclyn Abramson

Lessons Learned From Local Health Departments
  • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

Meeting the Needs of People Experiencing Homelessness During Local WASH-Related Emergencies

Article in March 2024 issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice (JPHMP) highlights needs of people...

Feb 09, 2024 | Rebecca Rainey

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  • Tools & Resources
  • Webinar
  • Community Health
  • Water Quality

[Webinar] Using Environmental Health Data to Inform Pool Regulatory Efforts in the City of Long Beach, California

Model Aquatic Health Code Network Webinar - February 2024.

Jan 29, 2024 | Rebecca Rainey

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Looking Back at 2023: A Year in Review for Environmental Health

Presenting our new infographic detailing our work and impact in 2023!

Jan 09, 2024 | Anu Varma

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  • Funding Opportunity
  • Community Health
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured

2024 Certification in Infection Control Scholarship Opportunity for Local Health Departments

To increase the capacity of LHDs in healthcare infection prevention and control, NACCHO, in partnership with CDC’s...

Jan 04, 2024 | Jaclyn Abramson

  • Tools & Resources
  • Climate Change
  • Recommendations

Hospital Data and Climate Health Surveillance

Healthcare data is increasingly generated by electronic health records or EHRs.

Dec 26, 2023 | Noah Papagni

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  • Food Safety & Inspection
  • Research & Reports

NACCHO Research Reveals Impact of FDA Funding on Conformance With the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards

NEHA's Journal of Environmental Health , Volume: 86 Number: 4. Published: November 2023

Oct 31, 2023 | Nicholas Adams

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  • Funding Opportunity

Five Reasons to Apply for Retail Food Safety Mentorship!

This annual funding opportunity closes October 11.

Oct 02, 2023 | Anu Varma

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  • Webinar
  • ID Featured

NHSN Data Utilization for Local Health Departments: Webinar Recording

On Tuesday, September 12, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) hosted a webinar to...

Sep 13, 2023 | Irene Halferty

Partner Articles

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  • Funding Opportunity
  • COVID-19
  • Immunization
  • Partnerships

Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve...

NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...

Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea

Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve...

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  • Opportunity

Win $25,000 in cash prizes. Share your innovative...

The EPA’s Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition encourages local...

Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma

Win $25,000 in cash prizes. Share your innovative...

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  • Community Engagement

It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day today!

Celebrate with us!

Oct 12, 2023 | Anu Varma

It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day today!

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  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

Calhoun
  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Sep 08, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

PIMA County 1
  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

Brownsville
  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Brownsville

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Aug 07, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Brownsville

Cook County
  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cook County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 31, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cook County

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  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cameron County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 24, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cameron County

Du Page County 1
  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: DuPage County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 17, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: DuPage County

Cass County 5
  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cass County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 10, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cass County

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  • Tools & Resources
  • Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning
  • Healthy Aging
  • Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)

New Release: Indicators of Healthy Aging: A Guide to...

NACCHO, in partnership with the Trust for America’s Health and with funding...

Jun 20, 2023 | Andrea Grenadier

New Release: Indicators of Healthy Aging: A Guide to...

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