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Prevent to Protect: National Birth Defects Prevention Month

By Katelynd Todd, NACCHO Health & Disability Fellow January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month in the United States. A...

Jan 29, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

  • Leveraging Existing Resources to Achieve Breastfeeding Equity

    By Emily Bernard, IBCLC, NACCHO Consultant; Barb Hawkins Palmer, KCHD, Executive Director of Healthy Kent; Bonita Agee, Strong...

    Jan 18, 2018 | NacchoVoice

  • 2017 LHD of the Year Award Winners Bridge the Gap between Clinical Medicine and...

    By Taylarr Lopez, Communications Specialist, NACCHO Local health departments (LHDs) across the nation work tirelessly for the...

    Jan 02, 2018 | NacchoVoice

    • Tools & Resources, Vector Control

    National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: Protect Yourself and Your Community

    By Elisabeth Martinez, Intern, and Chelsea Gridley-Smith, Senior Program Analyst, NACCHO With the arrival of summer and Fourth of July festivities just around the corner, many people are spending more time outside. The rising temperatures invite a host of disease vectors, including mosquitoes, so proper protection is key. You can play an important role in preventing […]

    Jun 27, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Call for Comments, Health Equity & Social Justice

    NACCHO Annual 2018: Take a Glimpse into New Orleans Public Health

    Interview by Taylarr Lopez, Communications Specialist, NACCHO Torrie Harris, Dr.P.H., MPH is a Health & Equity Strategist at the New Orleans Health Department (NOHD). In the following post, she discusses her role within the department, shares how NOHD is addressing the public health burdens of maternal and infant issues and mental health, and highlights the […]

    Jun 11, 2018 | NacchoVoice

    Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

    Dakota County Public Health Builds on Breastfeeding Program to Create Rapid Referral System

    By Harumi Reis-Reilly, MS, LDN, CHES, IBCLC, Lead Program Analyst, NACCHO, and Katie Galloway, MBA, RD, LD, IBCLC, Dakota County WIC Program Dakota County Public Health Department (DCPHD) in Minnesota, a 2017 NACCHO Model Practice awardee, built upon their comprehensive breastfeeding program and implemented a rapid referral system to expand access to critical lactation care […]

    Apr 11, 2018 | NacchoVoice

    Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Success Story

    Dakota County Public Health Builds on Breastfeeding Program to Create Rapid-Referral System

    Dakota County Public Health Department (DCPHD) in Minnesota, a 2017 NACCHO Model Practice awardee, built upon their comprehensive breastfeeding program and implemented a rapid referral system to expand access to critical lactation care to low-income families. Through the Reducing Breastfeeding Disparities through Peer and Professional Support grant, DCPHD increased participation by 68% in...

    Mar 13, 2018 | Andrea Grenadier

    Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Success Story

    Integrating breastfeeding peer support into the hospital setting for improved continuity of care

    Feb 20, 2018 | Andrea Grenadier

    Immunization

    International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month: The Importance of Maternal Immunization

    International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, held in February, is a worldwide observance to promote awareness of infections transmitted from mother to baby. Prenatal infections include bacterial or viral illnesses that can be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy or during the delivery process. The incidence of prenatal infection depends on the causative […]

    Feb 15, 2018 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

    Prevent to Protect: National Birth Defects Prevention Month

    By Katelynd Todd, NACCHO Health & Disability Fellow January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month in the United States. A birth defect can be defined as a biochemical or physical abnormality that forms within an infant before or during birth. These defects are normally found within the first year of life. While some birth defects […]

    Jan 29, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

    Leveraging Existing Resources to Achieve Breastfeeding Equity

    By Emily Bernard, IBCLC, NACCHO Consultant; Barb Hawkins Palmer, KCHD, Executive Director of Healthy Kent; Bonita Agee, Strong Beginnings, Education Coordinator; Teresa Branson, KCHD, Deputy Administrative Health Officer; and Chelsey Saari, KCHD, Project Director for Population Health & Accreditation Coordinator Synopsis Recognizing there was significant racial inequity in breastfeeding among...

    Jan 18, 2018 | NacchoVoice

    2017 LHD of the Year Award Winners Bridge the Gap between Clinical Medicine and Population Health

    By Taylarr Lopez, Communications Specialist, NACCHO Local health departments (LHDs) across the nation work tirelessly for the betterment of health, equity, and security for all people in their communities. Today, LHDs must develop strategic partnerships with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders that hold the power and resources to influence population health. NACCHO’s Local Health...

    Jan 02, 2018 | NacchoVoice

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    Community Health, COVID-19, Immunization, Influenza

    Libraries: A Community Hub for Vaccine Education and Awareness - Van Buren/Cass...

    The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department partnered with the district library to improve community health education.

    Nov 18, 2024 | Clarissa Montes

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    Emergency Response, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Opportunity, Training

    Now Recruiting for NACCHO's Virtual Learning Collaborative for the Inclusion of MCH...

    New opportunity designed to cross-train maternal and child health and emergency preparedness and response professionals.

    Nov 14, 2024 | Elana Filipos

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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 (MAPP) 2.0 training series.

    May 09, 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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