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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
Emergence of MERS-CoV Cases in South Korea
On June 4, South Korea confirmed a third fatal case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and the 36th infection...
Jun 04, 2015 | Admin
Download Available for the Ebola Readiness Assessment Webinar
On May 11, CDC hosted a webinar about the Ebola readiness assessment strategy. The webinar covered medical care of persons under...
May 15, 2015 | Admin
How Local Health Departments Can Use “Flu Near You”
This year’s flu season might be winding down, but the 2015-2016 flu season is right around the corner. Local health departments can...
May 06, 2015 | Admin
Help Us Learn About Data Collection During Vaccination Clinics!
NACCHO is partnering with CDC and ORAU to survey members about methods (e.g., barcode and magnetic scanning, mobile devices, paper...
Apr 24, 2015 | Admin
National Infant Immunization Week Highlights the Importance of Vaccination for a...
National Infant Immunization Week, April 18-25, is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from...
Apr 22, 2015 | Admin
Local Health Departments Get Ready for National Infant Immunization Week
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from...
Apr 02, 2015 | Admin
White House Releases the National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-resistant...
On March 27, the White House released the “National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria” to address...
Mar 30, 2015 | Admin
The PHTC Network’s Collective Role in Helping the Public Health Workforce Prepare...
The Region IV Public Health Training Center (PHTC) has posted the webinar recording, “The PHTC Network’s Collective Role in...
Feb 06, 2015 | Admin
New CPH Pilot on Alternate Eligibility for Public Health ProfessionalsThe 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 |
Emergence of MERS-CoV Cases in South KoreaOn June 4, South Korea confirmed a third fatal case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and the 36th infection in South Korea. The 2015 South Korean outbreak is the largest reported outside of Saudi Arabia, where the disease first emerged in April 2012 and the vast majority of cases have occurred. According to the World Health […] Jun 04, 2015 | Admin |
Download Available for the Ebola Readiness Assessment WebinarOn May 11, CDC hosted a webinar about the Ebola readiness assessment strategy. The webinar covered medical care of persons under investigation; HPP requirements for Ebola assessment hospitals; healthcare systems tools and guidance; and PHEP supplemental funding and requirements. To download the webinar, follow these instructions: Visit this link:... May 15, 2015 | Admin |
How Local Health Departments Can Use “Flu Near You”This year’s flu season might be winding down, but the 2015-2016 flu season is right around the corner. Local health departments can begin to prepare for the next flu season by using Flu Near You, an online health reporting system. Through Flu Near You, thousands of volunteers answer a brief, weekly digital questionnaire about their […] May 06, 2015 | Admin |
Help Us Learn About Data Collection During Vaccination Clinics!NACCHO is partnering with CDC and ORAU to survey members about methods (e.g., barcode and magnetic scanning, mobile devices, paper forms) used to collect information about patients and vaccines administered (e.g., in an office setting or in a mass vaccination clinic/POD). This information will be shared with other health departments and stakeholders interested in improving […] Apr 24, 2015 | Admin |
National Infant Immunization Week Highlights the Importance of Vaccination for a Resilient CommunityNational Infant Immunization Week, April 18-25, is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrate the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy and resilient communities. Hundreds of communities across the United States have joined together to celebrate the critical role vaccination plays... Apr 22, 2015 | Admin |
Local Health Departments Get Ready for National Infant Immunization WeekNational Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrate the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy and resilient communities. This year it will take place April 18-25 and local health departments are planning numerous activities to highlight the... Apr 02, 2015 | Admin |
White House Releases the National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-resistant BacteriaOn March 27, the White House released the “National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria” to address the emergence of drug resistance in bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that drug-resistant bacteria cause two million illnesses and approximately 23,000 deaths each year in the United States alone. Although its primary purpose is to... Mar 30, 2015 | Admin |
The PHTC Network’s Collective Role in Helping the Public Health Workforce Prepare for and Respond to Infectious Diseases: What We’ve Learned from EbolaThe Region IV Public Health Training Center (PHTC) has posted the webinar recording, “The PHTC Network’s Collective Role in Helping the Public Health Workforce Prepare for and Respond to Infectious Diseases: What We’ve Learned from Ebola.” This webinar features speakers from NACCHO, CDC, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and provides an […] Feb 06, 2015 | Admin |
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