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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites the general public, organizations, and leaders to join Active People,...
Jan 29, 2020 | Michelle Shapiro
The CDC just released the new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Ending the HIV Epidemic: PS20-2010 Integrated HIV Programs for...
Jan 29, 2020 | Kim Rodgers
The AIDS Clinical Trials Group, funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has started the first...
Opioid use disorder (OUD) and infectious diseases are intertwined epidemics. In the 1980s, it was realized that human immunodeficiency...
Jan 28, 2020 | Kim Rodgers
CDC invested more than $14 million last year in academic and healthcare innovators and other researchers to combat antibiotic...
To increase public and practitioner awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV), HPV-related diseases, and the importance of HPV...
Jan 28, 2020 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott
A recent issue of the Journal of Environmental Health includes an article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with...
Jan 23, 2020 | Michelle Shapiro
Local health departments (LHDs) play a critical role in promoting and protecting the health, safety, and well-being of their...
Jan 22, 2020 | Rebekah Horowitz
The CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STD Prevention and Treatment (CHACHSPT) is currently accepting...
Jan 22, 2020 | Kim Rodgers
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 […]
The CDC just released the new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Ending the HIV Epidemic: PS20-2010 Integrated HIV Programs for Health Departments to Support Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States (see full PDF here). The NOFO contains three components, Component A being the core [mandatory] component and Components B and C being […]
The AIDS Clinical Trials Group, funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has started the first clinical trial testing a combined method of anti-HIV antibodies plus a long-acting antiretroviral medication as long-acting HIV treatment. Researchers are exploring the use of HIV antibodies for their potential to stop a wide variety of […]
Opioid use disorder (OUD) and infectious diseases are intertwined epidemics. In the 1980s, it was realized that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) could be transmitted via injection drug use. Today, infectious diseases related to opioid use disorder include HIV and hepatitis A, B, and C viruses, as well as bacterial, fungal, and other infections. To reduce […]
CDC invested more than $14 million last year in academic and healthcare innovators and other researchers to combat antibiotic resistance (AR), according to the agency’s latest AR Investment Map—totaling more than $125 million toward innovation, plus millions more to public health departments, since 2016. The interactive map shows CDC’s commitment to discover, test, and scale […]
To increase public and practitioner awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV), HPV-related diseases, and the importance of HPV vaccination, the U.S. observes HPV Prevention Week, January 25 – 31, 2020. Supported by numerous organizations nationally, Us vs HPV Week includes a series of webinars, social media campaigns, and local events to increase knowledge of HPV and […]
A recent issue of the Journal of Environmental Health includes an article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with suggestions for effectively communicating environmental health messages. The authors recommends putting your main message first, supporting it visually, and keeping your audience in mind. The article also includes links to relevant tools and resources. Read the...
Local health departments (LHDs) play a critical role in promoting and protecting the health, safety, and well-being of their communities. Whether they are responding to outbreaks, addressing gaps in prevention and care, or mobilizing and supporting partners, much of their work is unrecognized by policymakers, the public, and other stakeholders. This is particularly true for […]
The CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STD Prevention and Treatment (CHACHSPT) is currently accepting nominations. CHACHSPT advises the HHS Secretary, CDC Director, and HRSA Administrator on HIV, viral hepatitis, and STD prevention and treatment efforts, strategies, and priorities. The committee meets two times per year and those selected will be invited to […]
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A Call to build connection across the LHO community, ensure timely updates, and allow for discussion with federal partners on a regular basis.
A Model Aquatic Health Code Network webinar featuring Columbus Public Health.
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PHI*con is a conference focusing on Public Health Informatics, Surveillance, and IT. It will be held July 22-23, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.
The largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States.
Registration is now open for NACCHO’s (MAPP) 2.0 training series.
May 09, 2024 | Andrea Grenadier
Join your fellow public health professionals for a Town Hall-style Focus Group at the 2024 Preparedness Summit to explore what can be...
Mar 08, 2024
NACCHO, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, is thrilled to launch the new guide: Integrating Brain Health into Health...
Mar 01, 2024 | Andrea Grenadier
NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...
Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea
The EPA's Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition encourages local governments to demonstrate their innovative strategies, from...
Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma
Join NACCHO and our Platinum Affiliate Business Partner, Novavax, on November 2nd at 2:00 PM ET to learn more about the newly FDA...
Oct 16, 2023
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