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Meet NACCHO’s 2017-2018 Health and Disability Fellows

The NACCHO Health and Disability Program is thrilled to introduce the 2017-18 cohort of Health and Disability fellows. NACCHO’s Health...

Oct 23, 2017 | Sara Lyons

  • World Hepatitis Day 2017: Local Health Departments Move Toward Elimination

    World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28 to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and influence real...

    Jul 28, 2017 | Gretchen Weiss

    • Breastfeeding, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

    Let's Talk about Chest/Breastfeeding for HIV Positive People this National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

    March 10th is the national observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, an annual campaign that brings together organizations at every level to highlight pathways to prevention, long-term management, and support for women and girls in the United States. This year marks the 18th annual observance NWGHAAD, and the theme for 2023 is Prevention and Testing at Every Age, Care and...

    Mar 07, 2023 | Talei Moore, Grace Murtha

    Access to Care, Global Health, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease

    World Hepatitis Day 2022

    NACCHO recognizes World Hepatitis Day on July 28 as an opportunity to raise awareness about, recognize the impact of, and decrease the stigma associated with viral hepatitis across the world.

    Jul 27, 2022 | Anjana Rao

    COVID-19, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    Hepatitis Awareness Month

    May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about and recognize the impact of viral hepatitis in the United States.

    May 03, 2021 | Shalesha Majors

    Advocacy Against Asbestos Exposure during Mesothelioma Awareness Day

    This year, September 26 marks the 17th anniversary of Mesothelioma Awareness Day (MAD), and sparks an opportunity for advocacy, prevention, and education for this cancer.

    Sep 23, 2020

    Tools & Resources, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    WHO Says COVID-19 Threatens Gains on Hepatitis, Releases New Guidelines for Mother-to-Child Transmission of HBV

    WHO released new guidelines for preventing mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B, warning that the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening gains made in eliminating Hepatitis B and C, which cause liver damage and liver cancer.

    Jul 29, 2020 | Julia Zigman

    Tools & Resources, Water Quality

    EPA’s EnviroAtlas Helps Communities and Citizens Make the Eco-Health Connection

    The environment contributes to human health and well-being through benefits including clean water, clean air, and protection from natural hazards, also known as ecosystem goods and services. This year, as we celebrate the international 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also marks 50 years of protecting human health and the environment.

    Apr 16, 2020 | Guest Author

    HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    Hepatitis Awareness Month 2018: #JustB Patient Storytelling Project

    Hepatitis Awareness Month is a month-long, worldwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness of viral hepatitis and encouraging people across the country to get tested and vaccinated. This week, we’re sharing some information and resources about the hepatitis B virus. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in the world […]

    May 22, 2018 | Sarah Getachew

    Meet NACCHO’s 2017-2018 Health and Disability Fellows

    The NACCHO Health and Disability Program is thrilled to introduce the 2017-18 cohort of Health and Disability fellows. NACCHO’s Health and Disability Fellowship program is an invaluable opportunity for graduate students pursing degrees in public health to receive hands-on experience in the health and disability field. The fellowship includes providing support to local health departments […]

    Oct 23, 2017 | Sara Lyons

    World Hepatitis Day 2017: Local Health Departments Move Toward Elimination

    World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28 to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and influence real change. Viral hepatitis is a major global health threat with around 240 million people living with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and up to 150 million people living with chronic hepatitis C […]

    Jul 28, 2017 | Gretchen Weiss

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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

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    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

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    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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