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Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) March Report
During the month of March, NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) staff worked to organize three events that took place at...
May 15, 2017 | Madison Ferraro
Improving the Health of Communities by Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Today
By Claude-Alix Jacob, MPH, NACCHO President and Chief Public Health Officer for the Cambridge Public Health Department (MA) The local...
May 04, 2017 | NacchoVoice
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) January Report
During the month of January, NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) recognized 34 local and regional health agencies for their...
Mar 28, 2017 | Madison Ferraro
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) February Report
During the month of February, NACCHO staff hosted the annual PPHR state lead meeting at our headquarters in Washington, DC. Eleven...
Mar 28, 2017 | Madison Ferraro
2017 Preparedness Summit Highlight: Introducing a New Framework for Project Public...
Attendees at the 2017 Preparedness Summit will explore factors driving change in our world; analyze how they will impact the future of...
Mar 27, 2017 | Sarah Summers
Announcing the 2016 PPHR Recognition Recipients: Exemplifying the Nation’s Best in...
In the past year, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) recognized...
Jan 30, 2017 | Madison Ferraro
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) December Report
During the month of December, NACCHO staff leading Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) efforts facilitated PPHR final review calls with...
Jan 25, 2017 | Madison Ferraro
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) November Report
During the month of November, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) applicants responded to reviewer requests for additional evidence...
Jan 25, 2017 | Madison Ferraro
A Look Back: The Best of NACCHO Preparedness
By Anastasia Sonneman, NACCHO Communications Specialist This story originally ran on NACCHO’s Preparedness Brief. The year 2016...
Jan 04, 2017 | NacchoVoice
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) March ReportDuring the month of March, NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) staff worked to organize three events that took place at the 2017 Preparedness Summit in Atlanta, GA. The events included: the PPHR Recognition Reception, an annual event engaging over 100 attendees to celebrate the accomplishments of the newly PPHR recognized agencies; the PPHR Meet and […] May 15, 2017 | Madison Ferraro |
Improving the Health of Communities by Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce TodayBy Claude-Alix Jacob, MPH, NACCHO President and Chief Public Health Officer for the Cambridge Public Health Department (MA) The local health department (LHD) workforce is the backbone of the nation’s public health infrastructure. While healthcare issues have historically overshadowed the public health tenets of prevention and population health, LHD leaders and staff are truly on […] May 04, 2017 | NacchoVoice |
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) January ReportDuring the month of January, NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) recognized 34 local and regional health agencies for their ability to plan for, respond to and recover from public health emergencies. Six agencies from Florida, New York, Tennessee, and Virginia earned PPHR recognition for the first time, and 28 agencies from Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, […] Mar 28, 2017 | Madison Ferraro |
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) February ReportDuring the month of February, NACCHO staff hosted the annual PPHR state lead meeting at our headquarters in Washington, DC. Eleven state leads from 10 states came together from February 7 to discuss the PPHR application and review process, PPHR applicant coordination, PPHR alignment with national programs, and PPHR statewide implementation. Additionally during the month […] Mar 28, 2017 | Madison Ferraro |
2017 Preparedness Summit Highlight: Introducing a New Framework for Project Public Health ReadyAttendees at the 2017 Preparedness Summit will explore factors driving change in our world; analyze how they will impact the future of public health preparedness; and identify opportunities today to drive action toward meeting future needs. Continuous quality improvement of emergency planning and response efforts is a critical aspect for the future of public health […] Mar 27, 2017 | Sarah Summers |
Announcing the 2016 PPHR Recognition Recipients: Exemplifying the Nation’s Best in Public Health PreparednessIn the past year, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) recognized 34 local and regional public health agencies for their ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. Six agencies from Florida, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia earned PPHR recognition for […] Jan 30, 2017 | Madison Ferraro |
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) December ReportDuring the month of December, NACCHO staff leading Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) efforts facilitated PPHR final review calls with each review team to finalize their reassessed scores and comments based on the new application materials all applicants provided. The NACCHO team also worked to develop recognition materials for each applicant based on the outcome […] Jan 25, 2017 | Madison Ferraro |
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) November ReportDuring the month of November, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) applicants responded to reviewer requests for additional evidence generated after the in-person review meeting. PPHR reviewers then reassessed their scores for these elements based on the new materials applicants provided, with NACCHO staff providing technical assistance. Reviewers will discuss their adjusted scores with their... Jan 25, 2017 | Madison Ferraro |
A Look Back: The Best of NACCHO PreparednessBy Anastasia Sonneman, NACCHO Communications Specialist This story originally ran on NACCHO’s Preparedness Brief. The year 2016 brought a whole new meaning to the importance of public health emergency preparedness. From the onset of Zika virus disease to international acts of violence related to terrorism, to the worst global migrant crisis since World War II, NACCHO […] Jan 04, 2017 | NacchoVoice |
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