This blog embodies NACCHO’s mission to empower local health departments and drive positive change.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine launched the Environmental Health Matters Initiative (EHMI) to work...
Feb 15, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and federal partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella...
Jan 31, 2018 | Amy Chang
What is Radon, and Where Does It Come From? When people think about sources of radiation, they may immediately envision large-scale...
Jan 31, 2018 | Grace McClain
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the collective annual cost of dental care in the United States is...
Jun 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Seasonal influenza occurs annually and can cause mild to severe illness, which can lead to hospitalizations and even death.
Oct 20, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Zika virus infection, which is primarily spread to humans through the Aedes species mosquito, has become a public health concern in...
Feb 05, 2016 | Alyson Jordan
Sep 19, 2014 | Guest Author
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine launched the Environmental Health Matters Initiative (EHMI) to work across disciplines and sectors in developing lasting solutions to improve health today and for generations to come. EHMI will build on over two decades of work done by the National Academies in this area. The National Academies’ Presidents […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and federal partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to frozen shredded coconut. The Evershing International Trading Company has recalled 16 oz. bags of Coconut Tree Brand frozen Shredded Coconut. The CDC recommends that consumers, retailers, and restaurants to discontinue use of the recalled product....
What is Radon, and Where Does It Come From? When people think about sources of radiation, they may immediately envision large-scale emergencies like a dirty bomb or the meltdown of a nuclear power plant. In such situations, NACCHO does maintain a portfolio of resources to help local health departments prepare for these worst-case scenarios. Like […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the collective annual cost of dental care in the United States is over $113 billion, while another $6 billion is lost when Americans miss work to address oral health issues. Oral diseases—which range from cavities to gum disease to oral cancer—cause pain and disability for […]
Zika virus infection, which is primarily spread to humans through the Aedes species mosquito, has become a public health concern in the United States, particularly for pregnant women. While the majority of Zika virus infections reported in the United States are among individuals who have traveled to regions with ongoing Zika virus transmission, on February […]
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