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Dawn O’Connell Sworn in as New ASPR

Dawn O’Connell was sworn in June 28 as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' fourth Assistant Secretary for Preparedness...

Jun 30, 2021 | Beth Hess

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    Immunization

    House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Vaccine Legislation

    On Tuesday, June 15, The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health—chaired by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA)—held a hearing entitled,...

    Jun 17, 2021 | Cameron Etessami

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    COVID-19, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    Decreases in Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    The COVID-19 pandemic caused major decreases in hepatitis C virus testing and treatment, hindering efforts to meet WHO goals for 2030,...

    May 28, 2021 | Julia Zigman

  • Public Health Workers Giving Shots
    Press Release

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials Announces Its 2021...

    — Today, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the voice of the country’s nearly 3,000 local...

    May 27, 2021 | Theresa Spinner

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    Press Release

    Washoe County Health District Awarded 2021 Crumbine Consumer Protection Award for...

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the voice of the nation’s nearly 3,000 local governmental...

    May 19, 2021 | Theresa Spinner

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    COVID-19, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    Hepatitis Awareness Month

    May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about and recognize the impact of viral hepatitis in the United...

    May 03, 2021 | Shalesha Majors

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    COVID-19, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Opioid Overdose Epidemic

    COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Harm Reduction Services: An Environmental Scan

    To better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on harm reduction organizations and people who use drugs, the National...

    Apr 29, 2021 | Julia Zigman, Guest Author

  • Training

    Recap: 2021 Preparedness Summit

    The 2021 Preparedness Summit, presented virtually April 13 to 15, offered the 1,100 engaging with the conference a much-needed...

    Apr 16, 2021 | Beth Hess

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    Behavioral Health, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease, Research & Reports

    Reported STDs in the U.S. Reach All-Time High for Sixth Consecutive Year

    More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in 2019.

    Apr 09, 2021 | Shalesha Majors

    • Dawn O’Connell Sworn in as New ASPR

    Dawn O’Connell was sworn in June 28 as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' fourth Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).

    Jun 30, 2021 | Beth Hess

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    Immunization

    House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Vaccine Legislation

    On Tuesday, June 15, The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health—chaired by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA)—held a hearing entitled, “Booster Shot: Enhancing Public Health Through Vaccine Legislation.”

    Jun 17, 2021 | Cameron Etessami

    COVID-19, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    Decreases in Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    The COVID-19 pandemic caused major decreases in hepatitis C virus testing and treatment, hindering efforts to meet WHO goals for 2030, according to a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

    May 28, 2021 | Julia Zigman

    Public Health Workers Giving Shots
    Press Release

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials Announces Its 2021 Innovative Practice Award Winners

    — Today, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the voice of the country’s nearly 3,000 local governmental health departments, named its 2021 Innovative Practice Award Winners.

    May 27, 2021 | Theresa Spinner

    Press Release

    Washoe County Health District Awarded 2021 Crumbine Consumer Protection Award for Excellence in Food Protection

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the voice of the nation’s nearly 3,000 local governmental health departments, is pleased to announce that the Washoe County Health District in Nevada as the recipient of the 2021 Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award for Excellence in Food Protection at the Local Level.

    May 19, 2021 | Theresa Spinner

    Hepatitis Awareness Month2021
    COVID-19, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    Hepatitis Awareness Month

    May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about and recognize the impact of viral hepatitis in the United States.

    May 03, 2021 | Shalesha Majors

    COVID-19, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Opioid Overdose Epidemic

    COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Harm Reduction Services: An Environmental Scan

    To better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on harm reduction organizations and people who use drugs, the National Council for Behavioral Health, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), conducted an environmental scan consisting of a literature review and 21 key informant interviews with staff from harm reduction organizations in the U.S.

    Apr 29, 2021 | Julia Zigman, Guest Author

    Training

    Recap: 2021 Preparedness Summit

    The 2021 Preparedness Summit, presented virtually April 13 to 15, offered the 1,100 engaging with the conference a much-needed opportunity to share their experiences, learn from others, and mobilize our fields as the enduring COVID-19 pandemic continues to intersect with other crises.

    Apr 16, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Behavioral Health, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease, Research & Reports

    Reported STDs in the U.S. Reach All-Time High for Sixth Consecutive Year

    More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in 2019.

    Apr 09, 2021 | Shalesha Majors

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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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