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HHS Declares a Public Health Emergency for Puerto Rico
On August 12, 2016, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell declared a public health emergency for Puerto...
Aug 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
FDA: Final Environmental Assessment for Genetically Engineered Mosquito
Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an environmental review to determine the potential effect of genetically...
Aug 12, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
CDC Publishes First National Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students’ Health
CDC recently published a new study, “Sexual Identity, Sex of Sexual Contacts, and Health-related Behaviors Among Students in Grades...
Aug 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Webinar Series: Mental Health & HIV in the Rural South
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a two-part webinar series to outline disparities in...
Aug 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
New Factsheet: Radiological Sheltering Tabletop Exercise Toolkit
NACCHO recently released a new fact sheet titled, Radiological Sheltering Tabletop Exercise Toolkit. This fact sheet provides key...
Aug 12, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Promising Practices Series: PrEP in STD Clinics
The National Coalition of STD Directors’ (NCSD’s) Technical Assistance and Health Equity Program recently collaborated...
Aug 10, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
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
New Disability Fact sheet: Aging Well with a Physical Disability
The University of Washington’s Healthy Aging Rehabilitation Research Training Center (RRTC) released a new fact sheet titled,...
Aug 10, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Funding Opportunity to Enhance Resilience in the Gulf of Mexico Region
The Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is...
Aug 09, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
HHS Declares a Public Health Emergency for Puerto RicoOn August 12, 2016, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell declared a public health emergency for Puerto Rico, signaling that the current spread of Zika virus poses a significant threat to the public health of pregnant women and children born to pregnant women with Zika in the Commonwealth. The declaration is […] Aug 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
FDA: Final Environmental Assessment for Genetically Engineered MosquitoRecently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an environmental review to determine the potential effect of genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes (OX513A), developed by Oxitec Ltd., on the Aedes aegypti mosquito, one of the most commonly known carriers of the Zika Virus. The review assessed a proposed field trial to release the GE mosquitoes […] Aug 12, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
CDC Publishes First National Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students’ HealthCDC recently published a new study, “Sexual Identity, Sex of Sexual Contacts, and Health-related Behaviors Among Students in Grades 9-12—United States and Selected Sites, 2015” in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. This new study compares the prevalence of more than 100 health behaviors among lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) students to their heterosexual peers. These […] Aug 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Webinar Series: Mental Health & HIV in the Rural SouthThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a two-part webinar series to outline disparities in need and access to mental health services experienced by individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the rural United States, and highlight resources for optimizing access to care and treatment that is inclusive of mental health. Innovative ways of reaching […] Aug 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
New Factsheet: Radiological Sheltering Tabletop Exercise ToolkitNACCHO recently released a new fact sheet titled, Radiological Sheltering Tabletop Exercise Toolkit. This fact sheet provides key details on the new toolkit developed by the NACCHO preparedness team in collaboration with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applicable for local health departments (LHDs) at all levels of planning, this resource is designed for LHD staff to […] Aug 12, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Promising Practices Series: PrEP in STD ClinicsThe National Coalition of STD Directors’ (NCSD’s) Technical Assistance and Health Equity Program recently collaborated with CAI on their “Promising Practices” series. The latest installment focuses on PrEP Implementation in STD Clinics using three approaches: starter packs, active linkage, and passive referral. STD clinics are prime sites for PrEP recruitment and... Aug 10, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
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 |
New Disability Fact sheet: Aging Well with a Physical DisabilityThe University of Washington’s Healthy Aging Rehabilitation Research Training Center (RRTC) released a new fact sheet titled, How to Do a Lot with a Little: Managing Your Energy – Aging Well with a Physical Disability. Through this new resource, RRTC aims to increase awareness about the added risks associated with fatigue for older adults, especially those with a physical […] Aug 10, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Funding Opportunity to Enhance Resilience in the Gulf of Mexico RegionThe Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is awarding $10 million in an effort to enhancing coastal community resilience. Ideal grant recipients are researchers and community members engaged in both scientific and practical environmental efforts, seeking to identify key factors contributing to the […] Aug 09, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
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