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Roundtable Report: Local Health Department Roles and Activities to Improve Infection...

During the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) annual meeting, NACCHO hosted a roundtable session titled, “Local...

Jul 18, 2016 | Christina Baum

Funding Opportunity, Access to Care, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

New Funding Opportunities for Working with Pharmacies and Retail Health Clinics to Provide Sexual Health Services

NACCHO, with support from the CDC’s Division of STD Prevention, is pleased to announce two new funding opportunities for health departments to partner with other healthcare entities to expand STI and HIV services, treatment, and care in their communities.

Mar 31, 2022 | Andrea Grenadier

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

Expanding the Role of Retail Health Clinics in Addressing STIs

The National Coalition for Sexual Health, in partnership with the Convenient Care Association, released a new report based on findings from focus groups and a survey conducted with 27 retail health clinic (RHC) providers, clinical managers, and administrative leadership on the role, capabilities, barriers to and benefits of STI screening and treatment in RHCs.

Jun 11, 2021 | Shalesha Majors

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

Commemorate National HIV Testing Day by Knowing Your Status, Learning About Resources

Every year, National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is observed on June 27 as a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV.

Jun 25, 2020 | Julia Zigman

Antibiotic Resistance, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Infectious Disease

CDC Study: Opportunities to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing in All Outpatient Settings

The Journal of the American Medical Association: Internal Medicine has released a new study which shows that healthcare professionals in all outpatient settings unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics for respiratory illnesses like the common cold and bronchitis. According to the study, antibiotics were prescribed unnecessarily in 46% of urgent care center visits, 25% of emergency department visits,...

Jul 17, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Roundtable Report: Local Health Department Roles and Activities to Improve Infection Control, Preparedness and Response to Infectious Disease Threats

During the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) annual meeting, NACCHO hosted a roundtable session titled, “Local Health Department Roles and Activities to Improve Infection Control, Preparedness and Response to Infectious Disease Threats.” The roundtable featured local health departments’ (LHDs’) experiences and lessons learned through the LINC Initiative and NACCHO’s...

Jul 18, 2016 | Christina Baum

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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

More NACCHO Blogs

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NACCHO Voice

This blog embodies NACCHO's mission to empower local health departments and drive positive change.
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