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NPHW 2020: Local Health Departments on the Frontlines of COVID-19

Each year, National Public Health Week (NPHW) serves to recognize the contributions of public health and center issues that are...

Apr 06, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Global Health

    COVID-19 News and Resources (Updated Weekly)

    To support the role of local health departments (LHDs) in the COVID-19 response, NACCHO is compiling guidance/news, tools and...

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    Press Release, Food Safety & Inspection, Opportunity

    NACCHO and FDA Announce the Ninth Year of the Retail Program Standards Mentorship...

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has announced the ninth cohort of a mentorship program for...

    Feb 12, 2020 | Theresa Spinner

  • Infectious Disease

    CDC Updates: Novel Coronavirus Monitoring & Preparedness

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus in Wuhan...

    Jan 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • CDC Study: Future Burden of Drug-Resistant TB

    A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides compelling evidence that drug-resistant tuberculosis...

    May 11, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • Managing Disease Outbreaks of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

    Safe, effective, life-saving – the benefits of vaccines for protecting public health are numerous and robust. Yet, in the U.S., there...

    Mar 06, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • The Unnecessary Cost of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

    Safe, effective, life-saving – the benefits of vaccines for protecting public health are numerous and robust. Yet, in the U.S., there...

    Mar 06, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

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    National Association of County and City Health Officials’ Position Statement on Public Health Capacity for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Surge

    Massive scale up of health department workforce, supports needed to achieve goals

    Apr 16, 2020 | Theresa Spinner

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    Press Release, Infectious Disease

    Local Health Departments Standing Strong on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Response

    A Statement by NACCHO CEO Lori Tremmel Freeman in Honor of National Public Health Week.

    Apr 09, 2020 | Theresa Spinner

    COVID-19, Emergency Response, Leadership, Workforce Development

    NPHW 2020: Local Health Departments on the Frontlines of COVID-19

    Each year, National Public Health Week (NPHW) serves to recognize the contributions of public health and center issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. This NPHW, we’ll be highlighting some of the ways that local health departments (LHDs) are standing on the front-lines of COVID-19 response to protect public health at the community level. […]

    Apr 06, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Global Health

    COVID-19 News and Resources (Updated Weekly)

    To support the role of local health departments (LHDs) in the COVID-19 response, NACCHO is compiling guidance/news, tools and resources, and training opportunities. This post is updated weekly.

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Press Release, Food Safety & Inspection, Opportunity

    NACCHO and FDA Announce the Ninth Year of the Retail Program Standards Mentorship Program

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has announced the ninth cohort of a mentorship program for retail food regulatory programs.

    Feb 12, 2020 | Theresa Spinner

    Infectious Disease

    CDC Updates: Novel Coronavirus Monitoring & Preparedness

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. A number of countries, including the U.S., are actively screening incoming travelers from Wuhan.  Update – February 14, 2020 This week the World Health Organization (WHO) officially named the Novel Coronavirus...

    Jan 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    CDC Study: Future Burden of Drug-Resistant TB

    A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides compelling evidence that drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is set to rise over the next two decades in countries with some of the world’s highest TB burdens. Drug-resistant TB is a major problem worldwide—and on track to get even worse. In addition to infecting two billion people […]

    May 11, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    Managing Disease Outbreaks of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

    Safe, effective, life-saving – the benefits of vaccines for protecting public health are numerous and robust. Yet, in the U.S., there continues to be a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles and mumps. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a record number of measles cases (667) in 2014, followed by a large, […]

    Mar 06, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    The Unnecessary Cost of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

    Safe, effective, life-saving – the benefits of vaccines for protecting public health are numerous and robust. Yet, in the U.S., there continues to be a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles and mumps. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a record number of measles cases (667) in 2014, followed by a large, […]

    Mar 06, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

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    Upcoming Events

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    Enhancing Health Communications to Empower Your Outreach

    Andrea Grenadier will share examples of LHD-related success stories and highlight tools and resources you can use to support your communications work.

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    May 23

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    Local Health Official Monthly Engagement Meeting

    A Call to build connection across the LHO community, ensure timely updates, and allow for discussion with federal partners on a regular basis.

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    May 29

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    Creativity, Compliance, and Outreach in Water Safety

    A Model Aquatic Health Code Network webinar featuring Columbus Public Health.

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    May 30

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    Webinar: Intro to Health Equity: Practices and Policies

    Gain a deeper understanding of the core concepts of health equity and how to incorporate equity into everyday practices.

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    PHI*con

    PHI*con is a conference focusing on Public Health Informatics, Surveillance, and IT. It will be held July 22-23, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.

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    NACCHO360 2024

    The largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States.

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    Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Performance Improvement, Workforce Development

    Register to Attend a Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)...

    Registration is now open for NACCHO’s (MAPP) 2.0 training series.

    May 09, 2024 | Andrea Grenadier

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    Preparedness Summit 2024: Join a Focus Group on Building More Resilient Communities

    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 Cognitive Health Guide FINAL 1
    Tools & Resources, Brain Health, Healthy Aging, Healthy Living & Prevention

    New NACCHO Resource: Integrating Brain Health into Health Improvement Planning: The...

    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

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    Funding Opportunity, COVID-19, Immunization, Partnerships

    Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve Vaccine Access, Education,...

    NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...

    Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea

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    Win $25,000 in cash prizes. Share your innovative strategies for engaging with rural...

    The EPA's Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition encourages local governments to demonstrate their innovative strategies, from...

    Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma

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    Join Novavax for a Webinar About Their New Covid-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted

    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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