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Early Bird Prices for the 2016 Preparedness Summit End February 19
Early bird prices for the 2016 Preparedness Summit are only available for one more month. Save $100 by registering before February 19....
Jan 19, 2016 | Mary Hodges
January 2016 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group Report
The Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) held its monthly call on January 13. During this call, the workgroup welcomed new member...
Jan 19, 2016 | Nicole Dunifon
CDC Issues Health Advisory for Zika Virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory for Zika virus in the Western Hemisphere. Zika virus...
Jan 19, 2016 | Mary Hodges
HRSA HAB Consultation Summaries
The HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) collaborated with the Office of the Assistant...
Jan 15, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas
NAIIS 2016 Adult Vaccine Video Contest
The National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) is asking the public to help educate adults about the importance of adult...
Jan 15, 2016 | Kate Drezner
NCHHSTP Seeks Health Department Input on Atlas Through Short Survey
CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) is seeking local health department input on the...
Jan 14, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas
Now Available: FAQ Document and Audio Recording for the Lessons in INfection Control...
Following the January 8 informational webinar on NACCHO’s Lessons in INfection Control (LINC) funding opportunity, the audio recording...
Jan 13, 2016 | Sara Chang
Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis in America’s Streets
By Dr. Swannie Jett, DrPH, MSc, NACCHO Immediate Past President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole...
Jan 13, 2016 | NacchoVoice
Measuring Mass Fatality Preparedness – How Does Public Health Stand Up?
Many of the catastrophic hazards that LHDs plan for have serious potential to become mass fatality events. Even in the most...
Jan 13, 2016 | Rachel Schulman
Early Bird Prices for the 2016 Preparedness Summit End February 19Early bird prices for the 2016 Preparedness Summit are only available for one more month. Save $100 by registering before February 19. The Summit will be held from April 19-22 at the Dallas Hilton Anatole. This year’s Summit will focus on the importance of building prepared and resilient communities that can recover quickly from disasters. The Preparedness Summit […] Jan 19, 2016 | Mary Hodges |
January 2016 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group ReportThe Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) held its monthly call on January 13. During this call, the workgroup welcomed new member Lisa Powell, Program Manager of Emergency Preparedness and Response at El Paso County Public Health (CO). In addition, Michele Askenazi, Director of Public Health Preparedness and Response from the Tri-County Health Department (CO) presented […] Jan 19, 2016 | Nicole Dunifon |
CDC Issues Health Advisory for Zika VirusThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory for Zika virus in the Western Hemisphere. Zika virus is spread to humans through mosquito bites. While there are no documented cases of local transmission in the United States, Zika infections have been reported in travelers returning to the United States. More […] Jan 19, 2016 | Mary Hodges |
HRSA HAB Consultation SummariesThe HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) collaborated with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation and the National Institutes of Health to host three expert consultations in 2015 to identify methods for improving care and treatment for people living with HIV. Lessons learned from these consultations will help inform... Jan 15, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas |
NAIIS 2016 Adult Vaccine Video ContestThe National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) is asking the public to help educate adults about the importance of adult vaccines. You can help by making a short, creative video that promotes adult immunization. The video could be a rap, sketch, dance, slide show, or anything you want it to be, as long as […] Jan 15, 2016 | Kate Drezner |
NCHHSTP Seeks Health Department Input on Atlas Through Short SurveyCDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) is seeking local health department input on the NCHHSTP Atlas interactive tool. This tool gives users the power to analyze, map, and create tables using more than 10 years of HIV, STD, hepatitis, and TB data that are reported to CDC. Your feedback […] Jan 14, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas |
Now Available: FAQ Document and Audio Recording for the Lessons in INfection Control Initiative Funding OpportunityFollowing the January 8 informational webinar on NACCHO’s Lessons in INfection Control (LINC) funding opportunity, the audio recording and a document providing answers to frequently asked questions about the LINC Initiative request for applications (RFA) are available. Responses to new questions submitted by potential applicants after January 13 will be posted on this blog. Applications must... Jan 13, 2016 | Sara Chang |
Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis in America’s StreetsBy Dr. Swannie Jett, DrPH, MSc, NACCHO Immediate Past President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County A crisis is playing out on the streets of America’s communities. Gun violence is a major public health problem and a leading cause of premature death. The issue of gun violence was thrust […] Jan 13, 2016 | NacchoVoice |
Measuring Mass Fatality Preparedness – How Does Public Health Stand Up?Many of the catastrophic hazards that LHDs plan for have serious potential to become mass fatality events. Even in the most well-prepared communities, events such as pandemics, chemical spills, radiation releases, mass shootings, and acts of terrorism can still result in extremely high death tolls. Moreover, it doesn’t necessarily take a large number of deaths […] Jan 13, 2016 | Rachel Schulman |
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