The Preparedness Brief provides updates and information from NACCHO’s public health preparedness portfolio.
Last Updated: August 12, 2026. This post will be updated as the situation evolves.
Aug 12, 2026
Learn about the first Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)-recognized local health department in Ohio.
Aug 11, 2026 | Beth Hess
Learn more about and watch a partner webinar from the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR).
Aug 06, 2026 | Jessica Pryor
Join a listening session on September 29, 2026.
Jul 31, 2026
Learn about a guide to help public health professionals and others use the CDC Radiation Hazard Scale before and during radiation...
Explore how changes to Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) have made the application process simpler and more accessible.
Jul 30, 2026 | Leila Blais
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Jul 08, 2026 | Beth Hess
Applications close on August 12, 2026.
Jul 07, 2026
Learn about in-person and virtual training opportunities.
Jun 30, 2026
Learn about a guide to help public health professionals and others use the CDC Radiation Hazard Scale before and during radiation emergencies.
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Highlights community models that are implementing recommendations from NACCHO’s Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support Blueprint.
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How can we support infection prevention programs in long-term care despite workforce and resource challenges? Find out.
LHDs will better understand assisted living communities, explore considerations for IPC training and outbreak preparedness, and more.
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See how the District of Columbia Medical Reserve Corps supports both national and local-level events.
Jul 17, 2025 | Beth Hess
Learn how an Ohio MRC unit uses a community assessment to identify needs and shape its activities.
Apr 21, 2025 | Beth Hess
See how this New Hampshire Medical Reserve Corps unit's volunteers supports the community and its own sustainability.
Feb 19, 2025 | Beth Hess
Learn how a Virginia Medical Reserve Corps unit is preparing its community to respond to emergencies.
Oct 18, 2024 | Beth Hess
See how this Ohio Medical Reserve Corps unit partners with churches to offer medical screenings and health education.
Jul 17, 2024 | Beth Hess
See how the Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps builds and fosters connections with volunteers through training.
Apr 18, 2024 | Beth Hess
Stories from the Field provides a means for local health departments to share their experiences and demonstrate the value of public health.
The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious Disease portfolios.
This blog embodies NACCHO's mission to empower local health departments and drive positive change.
