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In response to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, UCHAPS has a continued focus to build partnerships and collaborations in expanding...
Jun 27, 2018 | Kim Rodgers
The Hepatitis B Foundation released seven new videos as part of its national #justB storytelling campaign, which was launched one year...
May 21, 2018 | Kim Rodgers
By Whitney Thurman, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as intentional behaviors toward an...
May 16, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro
May 13–19, 2018, is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week. NACCHO...
May 13, 2018 | NacchoVoice
By Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, NACCHO President and Executive Director of Harris County Public Health in Houston, Texas May is Mental...
May 11, 2018 | NacchoVoice
On April 18, NACCHO marked the annual observation of National Transgender HIV Testing Day, which recognizes the importance of routine...
Apr 25, 2018 | Kim Rodgers
Applications for the Local Health Department of the Year, the Maurice “Mo” Mullet Lifetime of Service, and the newly...
Apr 03, 2018 | Katie Dwyer
As part of continued efforts to inform policymakers of the critical role that local health departments play in keeping our communities...
Apr 03, 2018 | Kim Rodgers
FEATURED BLOGS ‘Nothing About Us, Without Us’: Advancing Health through a Youth-Driven Lens Written by Cameron Estrada...
Apr 02, 2018 | Kim Rodgers
In response to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, UCHAPS has a continued focus to build partnerships and collaborations in expanding access to HIV prevention, treatment, and care services. To that end, UCHAPS announced the launch of National HIV Testing Week US (NHTWUS) and Local Engagement Advocacy Day (LEAD) events throughout the week of June 21-27, 2018. […]
The Hepatitis B Foundation released seven new videos as part of its national #justB storytelling campaign, which was launched one year ago to highlight the personal stories of people from across the United States who have been affected by hepatitis B. The #justB campaign is designed to increase awareness of hepatitis B and its role […]
By Whitney Thurman, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as intentional behaviors toward an intimate partner in the form of intimidation; emotional abuse; physical, sexual, and/or psychological assault; or any other type of abusive action that is part of a systematic pattern of power and control. IPV has been associated […]
May 13–19, 2018, is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week. NACCHO encourages local health departments (LHDs) to engage their communities in promoting mental health and substance abuse prevention efforts throughout this week. The theme this year is “Action Today, Healthier Tomorrow!” Daily Themes Monday, May 14: Promotion of...
By Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, NACCHO President and Executive Director of Harris County Public Health in Houston, Texas May is Mental Health Month, a time for local health department (LHD) leaders and staff to bring awareness to mental health issues and help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Led by Mental Health America […]
On April 18, NACCHO marked the annual observation of National Transgender HIV Testing Day, which recognizes the importance of routine HIV testing, status awareness, and continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among transgender and gender non-binary people. HRSA’s HIV/AIDS Bureau has multiple initiatives underway to support transgender individuals living with HIV. Transgender...
Applications for the Local Health Department of the Year, the Maurice “Mo” Mullet Lifetime of Service, and the newly developed National Advocate of the Year awards are open. Apply by April 27. The Local Health Department (LHD) of the Year award recognizes outstanding work conducted by LHDs around the nation. It is an opportunity to share […]
As part of continued efforts to inform policymakers of the critical role that local health departments play in keeping our communities healthy and safe, NACCHO hosted Health on the Hill in Washington, DC. On February 28, more than 45 public health officials, state association leaders, and Big Cities Health Coalition members from across the nation convened […]
FEATURED BLOGS ‘Nothing About Us, Without Us’: Advancing Health through a Youth-Driven Lens Written by Cameron Estrada School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) have been a safe haven and a reliable resource for me throughout middle and high school. Now as a college student, I still advocate for youth health and leadership with the School Based Health […]
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