Local Health Department Engages in Pharmacy Preparedness Exercise

By Mary Wakefield, Intern, Environmental Health, Pandemic Preparedness, and Catastrophic Response, NACCHO For most people, visiting a...

Jun 25, 2015 | Guest Author

  • New Report Details Preparedness Actions for MERS-CoV and Other Emerging Infectious...

    Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and UPMC Center for Health Security issued Top...

    Jun 24, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

  • Opioid-Associated Outbreaks: Preparation & Prevention Lessons from the Indiana...

    By Hilary N. McQuie, MA, Senior Program Analyst, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, NACCHO This post originally ran on NACCHO’s...

    Jun 19, 2015 | NacchoVoice

  • FEMA Develops New Data Visualization Tool to Map Past Disasters

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a new data visualization tool that allows people to explore and record...

    Jun 18, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

  • New ASPR TRACIE Gateway Provides Emergency Preparedness Information to Health...

    Whether you work for a hospital, are part of a healthcare coalition, or are a healthcare provider, emergency manager or a public...

    Jun 15, 2015 | Mary Hodges

  • DHS Releases First Responder Guidance for Improvised Explosive Devices and Active...

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Justice, and...

    Jun 10, 2015 | Mary Hodges

  • New CPH Pilot on Alternate Eligibility for Public Health Professionals

    The National Board of Public Health Examiners’ (NBPHE’s) board of directors have announced a pilot program to assess...

    Jun 08, 2015 | Admin

  • EPA Releases Draft Assessment on Fracking’s Potential Impact on Drinking Water...

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a draft assessment on the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing, or...

    Jun 05, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • Local Health Department Engages in Pharmacy Preparedness Exercise

    By Mary Wakefield, Intern, Environmental Health, Pandemic Preparedness, and Catastrophic Response, NACCHO For most people, visiting a Costco Warehouse means getting a great deal, but soon enough it could also mean receiving medical countermeasures in an emergency. On June 4th, 2015, the Costco Warehouse in Prince William County, VA, pilot tested a new program to […]

    Jun 25, 2015 | Guest Author

    New Report Details Preparedness Actions for MERS-CoV and Other Emerging Infectious Diseases

    Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and UPMC Center for Health Security issued Top Actions the U.S. Should Take to Prepare for MERS-CoV and Other Emerging Infections. The report calls for “system-wide preparedness for potential outbreaks” and urges public health agencies to maintain infectious disease containment capabilities to prevent […]

    Jun 24, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

    Opioid-Associated Outbreaks: Preparation & Prevention Lessons from the Indiana HIV/HCV Outbreak among People Who Inject Drugs

    By Hilary N. McQuie, MA, Senior Program Analyst, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, NACCHO This post originally ran on NACCHO’s Preparedness Brief blog. For more preparedness news and information, visit http://www.nacchopreparedness.org. The HIV and related hepatitis C (HCV) outbreak among people who inject drugs (PWID), particularly oxymorphone (OPANA®), in Scott County, IN, is an unprecedented...

    Jun 19, 2015 | NacchoVoice

    FEMA Develops New Data Visualization Tool to Map Past Disasters

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a new data visualization tool that allows people to explore and record historic federal disaster declarations by state, county, hazard, or year. Users can see the number of disaster declarations and the types of hazards – such as fires, floods, storms, tornadoes, and mudslides – that have occurred […]

    Jun 18, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

    New ASPR TRACIE Gateway Provides Emergency Preparedness Information to Health Professionals

    Whether you work for a hospital, are part of a healthcare coalition, or are a healthcare provider, emergency manager or a public health practitioner, you are probably looking for a smarter way to keep the people who rely on you healthy, safe, and informed when disaster strikes. The ASPR Technical Resources Assistance Center and Information […]

    Jun 15, 2015 | Mary Hodges

    DHS Releases First Responder Guidance for Improvised Explosive Devices and Active Shooter Incidents

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Justice, and Transportation, has released “First Responder Guidance for Improving Survivability in Improvised Explosive Device and/or Active Shooter Incidents.” This first responder guidance provides evidence-based response strategies based on best practices and lessons learned...

    Jun 10, 2015 | Mary Hodges

    New CPH Pilot on Alternate Eligibility for Public Health Professionals

    The National Board of Public Health Examiners’ (NBPHE’s) board of directors have announced a pilot program to assess whether the knowledge and skills assessed by the Certified in Public Health (CPH) Exam are relevant to public health practice and can be acquired by individuals working as public health professionals. In this pilot program, individuals who […]

    Jun 08, 2015 | Admin

    EPA Releases Draft Assessment on Fracking’s Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a draft assessment on the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, activities on drinking water resources in the United States. The assessment shows that while fracking has not yet led to widespread, systemic impacts on drinking water resources, there are potential vulnerabilities. The assessment, which came at […]

    Jun 05, 2015 | Katie Regan

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