COMMUNITY HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS PREPAREDNESS
Popular Categories
Advocacy Press Releases Podcast Events

Results for 'Chronic Disease'

Remove filters
Grid List
Cardiovascular Health, Chronic Disease, Healthy Living & Prevention

Nationwide Launch of CDC’s Active People, Healthy Nation Initiative

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites the general public, organizations, and leaders to join Active People, Healthy Nation. This multisector initiative aims to help 27 million Americans become more active by 2027 through scientifically-credible strategies that work. The initiative is based on a foundation of inclusion and health equity where physical activity […]

Jan 29, 2020 | Michelle Shapiro

Tools & Resources, Chronic Disease, Communications & Public Relations

The Monday Campaigns: Monday Mile Toolkit

The Monday Campaigns is a non-profit public health initiative associated with Johns Hopkins, Columbia, and Syracuse universities that dedicates the first day of every week to health. Every Monday, individuals and organizations join together to commit to the healthy behaviors that can help end chronic preventable diseases.

Nov 06, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

Chronic Disease, Climate Change, Health Ethics & Law

Call for Papers: Chronic Disease and Climate Change

Environmental Justice invites manuscript submissions for a special issue on chronic disease and climate change. The manuscript submission deadline is August 1, 2019. Scientific and observational evidence documents the adverse and potentially irreversible population health outcomes associated with environmental health risks attributed to climate change. Acute health problems associated with...

May 06, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

Chronic Disease, Immunization, Influenza

MyShot: The American Lung Association’s New Flu Awareness Campaign

The American Lung Association, in collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur, recently launched a new consumer flu awareness campaign, MyShot. Many adults ages 50 and older live with a chronic health condition, such as lung disease, heart disease, or diabetes, which puts them at increased risk for serious flu-related complications. Yet, despite these potential dangers, vaccination rates for […]

Oct 31, 2018 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

Chronic Disease, Epidemiology, Immunization, Infectious Disease

New Report: Shortage of “Disease Detectives” in Local Health Departments Puts Cities at Risk

This post was written by originally posted on the Big Cities Health Coalition’s Front Lines blog.  Epidemiologist, noun epidemiologist \ˌe-pə-ˌdē-mē-ˈä-lə-jist An expert scientist who studies, detects and tracks injuries and disease in our communities. Epidemiologists serve on the front lines of public health, protecting Americans and the global community. When health threats emerge, these...

Oct 15, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Tools & Resources, Chronic Disease, Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning

Rochester Bike Share Health Impact Assessment

Common Ground Health conducted a health impact assessment on the bike share program in Rochester, NY to analyze the impact on resident health and any barriers to access. The HIA recommended installing new bike stations in areas with higher rates of chronic disease, as well as increasing accessibility for low-income populations by expanding membership plans and […]

Aug 28, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

Air Quality, Chronic Disease

New Study Links Air Pollution and Diabetes

A recent article from Route Fifty reports on a study from The Lancet Planetary Health linking air pollution from cars and trucks to diabetes. According to the study, air pollution was responsible for 14% of diabetes cases globally in 2016. Read the article.

Jul 10, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

Chronic Disease, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

MMWR: Community-Based Services to Improve HBV Testing and Linkage to Care

A Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) on “Community-Based Services to Improve Testing and Linkage to Care Among Non-U.S. Born Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection – Three U.S. Programs, October 2014 – September 2017” was released. The report features three programs funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop hepatitis […]

Jun 12, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Funding Opportunity, Press Release, Chronic Disease, Health in All Policies

CDC Funding Opportunity: Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health

CDC’s Division for Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2018 funds to implement CDC-RFA-DP18-1813: Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH). This 5-year program will improve health, prevent chronic diseases, and reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic populations with the highest risk, or burden, of chronic disease,...

May 14, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

Upcoming Events

Apr 22

Calendar
In Person

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.

Register

Apr 25

Calendar
Online

NACCHO Rural Café

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

Register

Apr 30

Calendar
In Person

2024 Public Health Law Practitioners Convening

Empowering Public Health Through Law and Policy

Register

May 01

Calendar
Online

Opioid Settlement Funds for Overdose Prevention Campaigns

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

Register

Jul 23

Calendar
Hybrid

NACCHO360 2024

The largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States.

Register

See Full Calender

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

More NACCHO Blogs

Preparedness Brief

The Preparedness Brief provides updates and information from NACCHO’s public health preparedness portfolio.

NACCHO Voice

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

Stories from the Field

Stories from the Field provides a means for local health departments to share their experiences and demonstrate the value of public health.
Back to Top