This blog embodies NACCHO’s mission to empower local health departments and drive positive change.
NACCHO is pleased to announce Matt Zahn, M.D. as the latest Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Champion
Apr 22, 2021 | Kimberly Nalley
A highlight of just a few of the more than 180,000 volunteers who have made the incredible work of the MRC network possible.
Apr 22, 2021 | Beth Hess
As a greater supply of COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units are ramping up their efforts to help...
Mar 17, 2021 | Beth Hess
Dr. Dawn Terashita, MD, MPH, FACPM, has been selected as a NACCHO Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Champion.
Mar 03, 2021 | Kimberly Nalley
Learn how many MRC units are using NACCHO’s mission set template to plan and document a variety of response types.
Jan 21, 2021 | Beth Hess
LHDs coordinate local responses to hepatitis, HIV, STIs, and substance use, but limited funding, and staffing shortages, hamper...
Dec 29, 2020 | Kat Kelley
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units are helping to combat social isolation virtually through call programs.
Dec 16, 2020 | Beth Hess
MRC units and health departments are practicing and planning for vaccine administration both indoors and outdoors during cold weather.
Nov 19, 2020 | Beth Hess
Weekly since March the Southwest Virginia MRC Resiliency Team has sent unit volunteers a mental wellness tip sheet with a focus on a...
Oct 28, 2020 | Beth Hess
As a greater supply of COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units are ramping up their efforts to help administer it.
LHDs coordinate local responses to hepatitis, HIV, STIs, and substance use, but limited funding, and staffing shortages, hamper efforts.
Weekly since March the Southwest Virginia MRC Resiliency Team has sent unit volunteers a mental wellness tip sheet with a focus on a particular issue.
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NACCHO staff will provide an overview of the 2026-2027 funding opportunity for local health departments and be available to answer any questions.
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Hear directly from local health departments sharing practical, budget-friendly approaches to tackling real-world public health challenges.
Explore a set of tools, tactics, & strategies you need to improve your communication skills and strengthen your status as a trusted messenger.
Looking for practical ways to use survey tools in your local health department? Join NACCHO’s FLEXED Learning Community webinar on Wednesday, July 1.
Join the fifth annual convening of the Wastewater Disease Surveillance Summit for public health and wastewater professionals in person or online.
This year’s theme, “Racing Forward, Swinging Big: United for Public Health’s Future” and the meeting will be held in Louisville, KY.
A NACCHO360 pre-conference workshop helping health departments standardize climate and health risk assessments (HCRAs).
Explore Evidence-Informed Practices and Tools for Local Environmental Public Health Action.
New and current NACCHO Members are encouraged to join and learn more about navigating your membership, your member benefits, and new opportunities.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted longstanding gaps in vaccine confidence and access.
Apr 03, 2026 | Tori Ryan
MAPP is our flagship framework for community health improvement, a community-driven strategic planning process to address population...
Feb 13, 2026
Registration is now open for two in-person Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) 2.0 trainings from NACCHO.
Dec 09, 2025 | Andrea Grenadier
Join us for our January MAPP Learning Community Session: MAPP 2.0 and Accreditation with PHAB Version 2022.
Dec 08, 2025 | Andrea Grenadier
NACCHO’s infectious disease initiatives are helping LHDs strengthen infection prevention and control infrastructure.
Oct 30, 2025 | Candice Young
See how the District of Columbia Medical Reserve Corps supports both national and local-level events.
Jul 17, 2025 | Beth Hess
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