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2016 Maurice “Mo” Mullet Lifetime of Service Award Recipient Patrick Libbey Reflects...
By Taylarr Lopez, Communications Specialist, NACCHO NACCHO is pleased to recognize Patrick M. Libbey as the recipient of the 2016...
Aug 10, 2016 | NacchoVoice
Supplemental Funding Opportunity: Minority AIDS Initiative Continuum of Care...
With the Secretary’s Minority AIDS Initiative Fund (SMAIF) resources, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...
May 25, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Strategies to Improve the Health of Older Adults Living with HIV
The National Center for Innovation in HIV Care released a brief that explores the unique challenges older adults living with HIV face...
May 24, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas
HHS Releases Implementation Guidance to Support Syringe Services Programs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued guidance regarding the use of Federal funds to implement or expand...
Mar 29, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas
NACCHO Releases Updated Policy Statement on Brownfields
NACCHO has recently updated its Brownfields policy statement providing guidance and recommendations for local health departments...
Nov 25, 2015 | Bridget Kerner
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Provides Opportunities for...
By Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County The issue of mental...
Oct 08, 2015 | NacchoVoice
Integrating Hepatitis Services into HIV Programs: NACCHO Shares the Local Health...
On September 10-13, the 19th Annual United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) was held in Washington, DC. USCA brings together public...
Oct 06, 2015 | Gretchen Weiss
Recovery from Addiction is Possible: Honoring National Recovery Month
By Sheri Lawal, MPH, CHES, Program Analyst, NACCHO According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...
Sep 25, 2015 | NacchoVoice
International Overdose Awareness Day: Prevention, Intervention, and Resources
By Sheri Lawal, MPH, CHES, Program Analyst, Injury and Violence Prevention, NACCHO Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a...
Aug 31, 2015 | NacchoVoice
2016 Maurice “Mo” Mullet Lifetime of Service Award Recipient Patrick Libbey Reflects on His Career Path into Public Health and Shares Advice on Starting a Career in LHDsBy Taylarr Lopez, Communications Specialist, NACCHO NACCHO is pleased to recognize Patrick M. Libbey as the recipient of the 2016 Maurice “Mo” Mullet Lifetime of Service Award. This award honors current or former local health officials for noteworthy service to NACCHO that has reflected the commitment, vigor, and leadership exemplified by Mo’s distinguished career. Throughout […] Aug 10, 2016 | NacchoVoice |
Supplemental Funding Opportunity: Minority AIDS Initiative Continuum of Care (MAI-CoC) GranteesWith the Secretary’s Minority AIDS Initiative Fund (SMAIF) resources, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently announced the availability of supplemental funding to enable its existing Minority AIDS Initiative Continuum of Care (MAI-CoC) grantees to establish and/or enhance partnerships with existing syringe services programs (SSPs). The application for this... May 25, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Strategies to Improve the Health of Older Adults Living with HIVThe National Center for Innovation in HIV Care released a brief that explores the unique challenges older adults living with HIV face and offers resources for healthcare providers to address these challenges. The five key steps outlined in the brief include training staff to provide affirming and culturally competent care for older adults with HIV; […] May 24, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas |
HHS Releases Implementation Guidance to Support Syringe Services ProgramsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued guidance regarding the use of Federal funds to implement or expand syringe services programs (SSPs) for people who inject drugs. The guidance was designed for programs directly funded by HHS interested in implementing or expanding SSPs. SSPs include the provision of sterile needles, syringes, […] Mar 29, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas |
NACCHO Releases Updated Policy Statement on BrownfieldsNACCHO has recently updated its Brownfields policy statement providing guidance and recommendations for local health departments interested in brownfield redevelopment in their jurisdictions. Brownfields are defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as “real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous... Nov 25, 2015 | Bridget Kerner |
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Provides Opportunities for Local Health DepartmentsBy Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County The issue of mental illness was thrust into the national spotlight on Oct. 1, when a gunman killed nine people at a community college in Oregon, drawing worldwide media attention. Far less attention is paid to the […] Oct 08, 2015 | NacchoVoice |
Integrating Hepatitis Services into HIV Programs: NACCHO Shares the Local Health Department Perspective at USCAOn September 10-13, the 19th Annual United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) was held in Washington, DC. USCA brings together public health workers, advocates, policy makers, and people living with HIV to share strategies and ideas for how to tackle the HIV epidemic. The conference theme, “The numbers don’t lie: It’s time to end disparities,” […] Oct 06, 2015 | Gretchen Weiss |
Recovery from Addiction is Possible: Honoring National Recovery MonthBy Sheri Lawal, MPH, CHES, Program Analyst, NACCHO According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recovery is “a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.” This September marks the 26th annual National Recovery Month, which highlights the […] Sep 25, 2015 | NacchoVoice |
International Overdose Awareness Day: Prevention, Intervention, and ResourcesBy Sheri Lawal, MPH, CHES, Program Analyst, Injury and Violence Prevention, NACCHO Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day for raising awareness that overdose death is preventable. According to The Facts Hurt: A State-by-State Injury Prevention Policy Report, overdose is the number one cause of injury-related death in the United States, and prescription opioids […] Aug 31, 2015 | NacchoVoice |
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