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Public Health Advocacy: Informing Lawmakers about What Matters Most in Our...

By Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, NACCHO President and Executive Director of Harris County Public Health in Houston, Texas The Journal of...

Feb 05, 2018 | NacchoVoice

  • 2017 Maurice “Mo” Mullet Lifetime of Service Award Recipient Dr. Marty Wasserman...

    Interview by Taylarr Lopez, Communications Specialist, NACCHO NACCHO is pleased to recognize Dr. Marty Wasserman, MD, JD, as the...

    Nov 18, 2017 | NacchoVoice

  • Funding Opportunity: Expanding Syringe Access & Improving Policies

    AIDS United, in partnership with Elton John AIDS Foundation, Levi Strauss Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and H. Van Ameringen...

    Sep 19, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • Funding Opportunity: Projects Addressing HIV/HCV in Context of Opioid Epidemic

    amfAR, “The Foundation for AIDS Research,” is seeking grant applicants for a funding opportunity of up to $70,000. The...

    Aug 18, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • World Hepatitis Day 2017: Local Health Departments Move Toward Elimination

    World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28 to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and influence real...

    Jul 28, 2017 | Gretchen Weiss

  • State of the Opioid Epidemic: Local Public Health as the First Line of Defense

    This week, January 23–29, 2017, marks National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Although this annual observance is aimed at engaging teens...

    Jan 27, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • NACCHO Annual 2015: Charting a Path to the Future for Local Health Departments

    More than 1,300 local health department leaders and public health partners attended the 2015 NACCHO Annual Conference, July 7–9, in...

    Jul 20, 2015 | NacchoVoice

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    Three Ways Local Health Departments Can Commemorate Mental Health Month

    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 […]

    May 11, 2018 | NacchoVoice

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    Member Spotlight: Boston Public Health Commission Executive Director Monica Valdes Lupi Discusses the Evolution of Local Health Departments’ Role in Public Health and Her Path to Leadership

    Interview by Taylarr Lopez, Communications Specialist, NACCHO NACCHO’s Member Spotlight series features interviews with local health department leaders and staff about their careers in public health. This interview features Monica Valdes Lupi, JD, MPH, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission (MA). She is also a member of NACCHO’s Board of Directors. Below, she […]

    Mar 20, 2018 | NacchoVoice

    Public Health Advocacy: Informing Lawmakers about What Matters Most in Our Communities

    By Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, NACCHO President and Executive Director of Harris County Public Health in Houston, Texas The Journal of School Health defines health advocacy as “The processes by which the actions of individuals or groups attempt to bring about social and/or organization change on behalf of a particular health goal, program, interest, […]

    Feb 05, 2018 | NacchoVoice

    2017 Maurice “Mo” Mullet Lifetime of Service Award Recipient Dr. Marty Wasserman Shares His Experience as Past NACCHO President and How He’s Navigated the Political Landscape in Public Health

    Interview by Taylarr Lopez, Communications Specialist, NACCHO NACCHO is pleased to recognize Dr. Marty Wasserman, MD, JD, as the recipient of the 2017 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 […]

    Nov 18, 2017 | NacchoVoice

    Funding Opportunity: Expanding Syringe Access & Improving Policies

    AIDS United, in partnership with Elton John AIDS Foundation, Levi Strauss Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and H. Van Ameringen Fund, has announced the opportunity for grant support through the Syringe Access Fund! Through the Syringe Access Fund, AIDS United will provide grants to support work in the following areas: Syringe Access Direct Services: Access to […]

    Sep 19, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    Funding Opportunity: Projects Addressing HIV/HCV in Context of Opioid Epidemic

    amfAR, “The Foundation for AIDS Research,” is seeking grant applicants for a funding opportunity of up to $70,000. The grant is intended to support state or local level efforts addressing HIV and/or hepatitis C in the context of the opioid crisis. Eligible organizations include health departments, substance use disorder treatment providers, organizations/networks that represent people...

    Aug 18, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    World Hepatitis Day 2017: Local Health Departments Move Toward Elimination

    World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28 to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and influence real change. Viral hepatitis is a major global health threat with around 240 million people living with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and up to 150 million people living with chronic hepatitis C […]

    Jul 28, 2017 | Gretchen Weiss

    State of the Opioid Epidemic: Local Public Health as the First Line of Defense

    This week, January 23–29, 2017, marks National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Although this annual observance is aimed at engaging teens in events that debunk myths about drugs and alcohol, NACCHO is instead taking this opportunity to provide a sneak-peek into our Winter NACCHO Exchange issue, “On the Frontlines: Local Public Health versus America’s Opioid […]

    Jan 27, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    NACCHO Annual 2015: Charting a Path to the Future for Local Health Departments

    More than 1,300 local health department leaders and public health partners attended the 2015 NACCHO Annual Conference, July 7–9, in Kansas City, MO. Drawing a record number of attendees, the conference provided participants with access to public health thought leaders, innovative strategies and evidence-based practices, and unmatched opportunities for networking with peers. The theme of […]

    Jul 20, 2015 | NacchoVoice

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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 in-person Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) 2.0 training series.

    Mar 23, 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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