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Federal Resource Toolkit for State and Local Agencies Serving Vulnerable Populations...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, developed a toolkit...

Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    Awards & Recognition, Opportunity

    Apply for NACCHO’s Awards and Get Honored at NACCHO 360!

    The application period for NACCHO’s 2020 Local Health Department of the Year, the Maurice “Mo” Mullet Lifetime of...

    Apr 10, 2020 | Taylarr Lopez

  • Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Health Equity & Social Justice, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    COVID-19: Special Considerations for People Living with HIV 

    The Infectious Diseases Society of America and HIV Medicine Association released a new resource for clinicians and public health...

    Apr 08, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • 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...

    Apr 06, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 30-April 3)

    March 30, 2020 CDC Updates (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/)  COVID-19 Patient Impact and Hospital Capacity Module New...

    Apr 02, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    Inclusive Data for a Healthy Community

    Local health departments strive to create communities that are healthy places for everyone to work, live, and play. To create these healthy communities, it is imperative that local health departments understand the health status of the entire community.

    May 14, 2020 | Jay Schulz

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    Press Release, Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    New Tool Will Help Public Health Officials Estimate the Need for COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    A novel workforce tool created by researchers at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) estimates that the nation will need a total of 184,000 COVID-19 contact tracers in order to help society safely reopen and limit the size of future waves of the virus.

    May 07, 2020 | Theresa Spinner

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Global Health

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (April 6-10)

    This blog highlights COVID-19 guidance/news, tools and resources, and training opportunities that NACCHO compiled during the week of April 6-10, 2020.

    Apr 29, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Opportunity

    HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau Announces Five Notices of Funding Opportunity

    HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau has announced five notices of funding opportunity (NOFOs) that will focus on HIV stigma reduction, implementing rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, and improving care and treatment for Black women with HIV. All five NOFOs are supported by the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund.

    Apr 29, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Health Equity & Social Justice, Infectious Disease

    Federal Resource Toolkit for State and Local Agencies Serving Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Emergency

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, developed a toolkit of federal resources that state and local agencies can use to support services to vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Toolkit resources cover: Volunteer Information Resources for Older Adults, People with Disabilities Domestic Violence and...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Naccho Award
    Awards & Recognition, Opportunity

    Apply for NACCHO’s Awards and Get Honored at NACCHO 360!

    The application period for NACCHO’s 2020 Local Health Department of the Year, the Maurice “Mo” Mullet Lifetime of Service, and the National Advocate of the Year awards is now open. Winners will be honored at the NACCHO 360 Conference, scheduled for July 7–9 in Denver. Below is are brief descriptions of each award.   2020 […]

    Apr 10, 2020 | Taylarr Lopez

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Health Equity & Social Justice, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    COVID-19: Special Considerations for People Living with HIV 

    The Infectious Diseases Society of America and HIV Medicine Association released a new resource for clinicians and public health officials, COVID 19: Special Considerations for People Living with HIV. The document includes best practices on care and treatment, social distancing, routine office visits, prescription drug refills, HIV viral load monitoring, and diagnostic testing. The resource will...

    Apr 08, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    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, COVID-19, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 30-April 3)

    March 30, 2020 CDC Updates (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/)  COVID-19 Patient Impact and Hospital Capacity Module New Report from MMWR on SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Skilled Nursing Facility Residents DHS Updates: Updated Critical Infrastructure Guidance  FDA Updates: Consumer Update: Safely Using Hand Sanitizer AFDO Updates: Webinar – Boots on the Ground Reports from...

    Apr 02, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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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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    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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    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 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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    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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