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New Resources to Assist with Operational Readiness Review Tool Completion
The CDC will conduct a pilot assessment of 62 Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement awardees using the CDC...
Sep 12, 2014 | Raymond Puerini
NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program Supports Local Health Department Inclusion...
People with disabilities are disproportionately affected by obstacles to their health when compared to the general population. Among...
Sep 09, 2014 | Katie Regan
Risk Communication and Information Sharing Workgroup August Report
The Risk Communication and Information Sharing Workgroup held its first call of NACCHO’s fiscal year on Tuesday, August 12, 2014...
Sep 02, 2014 | Frances Bevington
An LHD of the Year Award Winner Explains How to Implement a Tobacco-Free Policy
Interview by Ian Goldstein, Web and New Media Specialist, NACCHO NACCHO honored the exceptional achievements of local health...
Jul 25, 2014 | NacchoVoice
Health and Disability Fellowships Offer Hands-On Experience at NACCHO
NACCHO is pleased to announce that we have recently hired three fellows to work on our Health and Disability Program. The fellows...
Mar 12, 2014 | Guest Author
New Resources to Assist with Operational Readiness Review Tool CompletionThe CDC will conduct a pilot assessment of 62 Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement awardees using the CDC Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Operational Readiness Review (ORR) tool. This will take place during the BP3 grant year (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015). Additionally, at least one Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) jurisdiction per Metropolitan Statistical... Sep 12, 2014 | Raymond Puerini |
NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program Supports Local Health Department Inclusion EffortsPeople with disabilities are disproportionately affected by obstacles to their health when compared to the general population. Among other health status inequities, they are more likely to be obese, and smoke, and less likely to be included in emergency preparedness planning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently highlighting the need for […] Sep 09, 2014 | Katie Regan |
Risk Communication and Information Sharing Workgroup August ReportThe Risk Communication and Information Sharing Workgroup held its first call of NACCHO’s fiscal year on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 2 PM Eastern Time. Ten workgroup members participated in the call and two new workgroup members were introduced. The group discussed its 2014-2015 workplan and suggested several activities for the upcoming year, including the […] Sep 02, 2014 | Frances Bevington |
An LHD of the Year Award Winner Explains How to Implement a Tobacco-Free PolicyInterview by Ian Goldstein, Web and New Media Specialist, NACCHO NACCHO honored the exceptional achievements of local health departments (LHDs) and local health officials at the 2014 NACCHO Annual Conference, held July 8–10 in Atlanta. NACCHO’s LHD of the Year Award recognizes and honors outstanding accomplishment of LHDs across the country for their innovation, creativity, […] Jul 25, 2014 | NacchoVoice |
Health and Disability Fellowships Offer Hands-On Experience at NACCHONACCHO is pleased to announce that we have recently hired three fellows to work on our Health and Disability Program. The fellows started work March 3, and will stay with NACCHO through June 30. The fellows are all graduate-level students or post-grads who have demonstrated knowledge and passion in the field of health and disability. […] Mar 12, 2014 | Guest Author |
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