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2020 Ready or Not Report: Protecting the Public’s Health

Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism is an annual report measuring states’ level of...

Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Food Safety & Inspection

    Outbreak Investigation of E. coli: Romaine from Salinas, California

    Recommendation As of January 15, 2020, the CDC reports that the outbreak appears to be over. Contaminated romaine from the Salinas, CA...

    Jan 31, 2020 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Climate Change, Vector Control

    Summer Environmental Health Hazards Are Coming: Are You Ready?

    This story originally ran on NACCHO’s Essential Elements. Whether or not Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow when he emerges on...

    Jan 30, 2020 | Taylarr Lopez

    • 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

    Tools & Resources, Water Quality

    Supporting Local Health Departments Responding to Water Emergencies

    World Water Day (March 22) is a universal occasion to recognize the importance of water, sanitation, and hygiene efforts around the globe.

    Mar 22, 2022 | Anu Varma

    Tools & Resources, Webinar

    PFAS in Drinking Water: What Local Health Departments Need to Know (NACCHO Webinar)

    New webinar from NACCHO on August 12, 2021.

    Jul 23, 2021

    Tools & Resources

    Introducing ATSDR’s Community Stress Resource Center

    ife in a community experiencing long-term environmental contamination can be stressful for many reasons, including uncertainty, health and financial concerns, and feelings of powerlessness.

    Mar 24, 2021 | Guest Author

    Climate Change, Vector Control

    Climate Change is Accelerating Vector-Borne Diseases

    Sep 09, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

    Community Engagement, Health & Disability

    Inclusive Gardening: Cultivating Health for All

    By Jay Schulz, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow The smell of fresh air. The warm sun. The cool breeze on your face. The absolute magic that is a tiny little shell of something or other turning into a life-sustaining object. The pure joy of tasting a tomato that you raised from said tiny shell yourself. […]

    Mar 15, 2020 | Guest Author

    Emergency Response, Research & Reports

    2020 Ready or Not Report: Protecting the Public’s Health

    Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism is an annual report measuring states’ level of preparedness to protect the public’s health during an emergency. Based on 10 performance indicators and by tracking public health funding, the report ranks states’ level of preparedness into three performance tiers: high, middle and low. […]

    Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Food Safety & Inspection

    Outbreak Investigation of E. coli: Romaine from Salinas, California

    Recommendation As of January 15, 2020, the CDC reports that the outbreak appears to be over. Contaminated romaine from the Salinas, CA growing region that made people sick in this outbreak is likely no longer available. Consumers need not avoid romaine lettuce, or any other produce, from the Salinas, CA growing area. Update FDA will […]

    Jan 31, 2020 | Michelle Shapiro

    Climate Change, Vector Control

    Summer Environmental Health Hazards Are Coming: Are You Ready?

    This story originally ran on NACCHO’s Essential Elements. Whether or not Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow when he emerges on Groundhog Day, spring is on its way and summer won’t be far behind. Along with beach trips and backyard barbecues, summer also brings environmental health risks from mosquitoes and ticks, recreational water activities, extreme heat, […]

    Jan 30, 2020 | Taylarr Lopez

    Upcoming Events

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    2024 Vector Control Hurricane Crisis Workshop

    In-person workshop for improving mosquito control capacity in select low-resource jurisdictions affected by 2022 Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.

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    NACCHO Rural Café

    Sharing Smarter: Using Knowledge Management in Rural/Frontier Public Health Connect with and learn from other health departments.

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    Apr 30

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    Join our impactful webinar to explore community-centered strategies for combating the opioid crisis.

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    Jul 23

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    PARTNER ARTICLES

    Funding Opportunity, COVID-19, Immunization, Partnerships

    Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve Vaccine Access, Education,...

    NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...

    Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea

    Opportunity

    Win $25,000 in cash prizes. Share your innovative strategies for engaging with rural...

    The EPA's Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition encourages local governments to demonstrate their innovative strategies, from...

    Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma

    Community Engagement

    It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day today!

    Celebrate with us!

    Oct 12, 2023 | Anu Varma

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

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

    Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

    Sep 08, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

    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 Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance (BLOC COVID-19+)...

    Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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