This blog embodies NACCHO’s mission to empower local health departments and drive positive change.
NACCHO is partnering to develop a national certification program for disease intervention specialists (DIS).
Feb 01, 2023
What is HSNH and how can LHDs better utilize the system?
Nov 21, 2022 | Jaclyn Abramson
Have you ever wondered where the creepy creatures with Halloween originated? LHDs still keep these monsters at bay with the work they...
Oct 18, 2022 | Kimberly Nalley, Jaclyn Abramson, Erin Laird
To celebrate Preparedness Month, NACCHO is highlighting Jefferson County Public Health
Sep 27, 2022 | Elana Filipos
NACCHO, in partnership with Project Firstline, released a new report highlighting the IPC activities conducted by LHDs
Sep 08, 2021 | Erin Laird
NACCHO is pleased to announce Matt Zahn, M.D. as the latest Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Champion
Apr 22, 2021 | Kimberly Nalley
Dr. Dawn Terashita, MD, MPH, FACPM, has been selected as a NACCHO Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Champion.
Mar 03, 2021 | Kimberly Nalley
LHDs coordinate local responses to hepatitis, HIV, STIs, and substance use, but limited funding, and staffing shortages, hamper...
Dec 29, 2020 | Kat Kelley
Essential hospitals play a vital role in improving access to quality healthcare in communities across the United States.
Aug 15, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
Have you ever wondered where the creepy creatures with Halloween originated? LHDs still keep these monsters at bay with the work they do every day.
LHDs coordinate local responses to hepatitis, HIV, STIs, and substance use, but limited funding, and staffing shortages, hamper efforts.
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Highlights community models that are implementing recommendations from NACCHO’s Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support Blueprint.
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How can we support infection prevention programs in long-term care despite workforce and resource challenges? Find out.
LHDs will better understand assisted living communities, explore considerations for IPC training and outbreak preparedness, and more.
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New "Relationship Building for Public Health Professionals" helps strengthen relationships with community members, organizations, and...
Jul 27, 2026 | Olivia Turay
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted longstanding gaps in vaccine confidence and access.
Apr 03, 2026 | Tori Ryan
MAPP is our flagship framework for community health improvement, a community-driven strategic planning process to address population...
Feb 13, 2026
Registration is now open for two in-person Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) 2.0 trainings from NACCHO.
Dec 09, 2025 | Andrea Grenadier
Join us for our January MAPP Learning Community Session: MAPP 2.0 and Accreditation with PHAB Version 2022.
Dec 08, 2025 | Andrea Grenadier
NACCHO’s infectious disease initiatives are helping LHDs strengthen infection prevention and control infrastructure.
Oct 30, 2025 | Candice Young
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Stories from the Field provides a means for local health departments to share their experiences and demonstrate the value of public health.
The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious Disease portfolios.
The Preparedness Brief provides updates and information from NACCHO’s public health preparedness portfolio.
