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Updated Community Emergency Response Team Basic Training

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact...

Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Behavioral Health, Emergency Response, Opportunity

    SAMHSA Announces Disaster Response Grant Programs

    SAMHSA is accepting applications for two separate Disaster Response Grant Programs – School-Based Services and Services for Adults....

    Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Influenza

    Health Care Coalition Influenza Pandemic Checklist

    Developed by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), the Health Care Coalition Influenza Pandemic...

    Dec 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Health Ethics & Law

    Webinar Series: Legal Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Governors Association, and American Bar Association announced the launch of a...

    Sep 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

    National Preparedness Month 2019: Youth Preparedness

    When developing preparedness plans for public health emergencies, it is important to remember that certain community members can be...

    Sep 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Podcast

    Podcast from Washington Features Shelly Schwedhelm, Executive Director for Emergency...

    In this week’s episode of Podcast from Washington, Eli Briggs and Ian Goldstein discuss breaking news, as the Food and Drug...

    Sep 12, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather, Food Safety & Inspection, Mental Health

    Hurricane Season Ready: Preparedness and Response Resources

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and is ready to assist...

    Aug 28, 2019 | Katie Dwyer

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Water Quality

    Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

    During water system interruptions, the operation of healthcare facilities is severely interrupted and capability can be almost...

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Medical Countermeasures

    NACCHO/ASPR Announce 2019 National Health Security Award Winners

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and...

    Jul 31, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Hazards & Health Effects, Training

    Updated Community Emergency Response Team Basic Training

    The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and provides trainings in basic disaster response skills. The updated CERT Basic Training is now available! It features a revised Disaster Medical Operations section, updated Terrorism and CERT section, and new hazard-specific annexes.

    Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Behavioral Health, Emergency Response, Opportunity

    SAMHSA Announces Disaster Response Grant Programs

    SAMHSA is accepting applications for two separate Disaster Response Grant Programs – School-Based Services and Services for Adults. The purpose of each grant program is to provide mental and substance use disorder treatment, crisis counseling, and other related supports to children in school-based settings and adults impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael; Typhoon Mangkhut; Super […]

    Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Influenza

    Health Care Coalition Influenza Pandemic Checklist

    Developed by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), the Health Care Coalition Influenza Pandemic Checklist planning tool is intended to assist health care coalitions and their partners in assessing their preparedness for an influenza pandemic. It may also be used to orient the response as a pandemic begins. Coalitions may […]

    Dec 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Health Ethics & Law

    Webinar Series: Legal Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Governors Association, and American Bar Association announced the launch of a four-part webinar series, “Preparedness and Response for Public Health Emergencies: Exploring the Role of Law,” which will explore legal preparedness for public health emergencies.

    Sep 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

    National Preparedness Month 2019: Youth Preparedness

    When developing preparedness plans for public health emergencies, it is important to remember that certain community members can be more vulnerable to the negative impacts of an emergency or disaster. Involving the youth population (i.e., children and teens) in preparedness plans is a great strategy to enhance community resilience.

    Sep 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Podcast

    Podcast from Washington Features Shelly Schwedhelm, Executive Director for Emergency Management & Biopreparedness for Nebraska Medicine

    In this week’s episode of Podcast from Washington, Eli Briggs and Ian Goldstein discuss breaking news, as the Food and Drug Administration is finalizing plans to ban all flavored e-cigarette cartridges from the market in an effort to discourage youth vaping.

    Sep 12, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather, Food Safety & Inspection, Mental Health

    Hurricane Season Ready: Preparedness and Response Resources

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and is ready to assist and support local health departments with response and recovery efforts. This page will be updated continually. Please reach out to NACCHO’s Preparedness team for additional updates or assistance. Local health departments are life-saving first responders to...

    Aug 28, 2019 | Katie Dwyer

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Water Quality

    Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

    During water system interruptions, the operation of healthcare facilities is severely interrupted and capability can be almost completely degraded within two hours. In order to maintain daily operations and patient care services, healthcare facilities need to develop a water supply plan in advance of an emergency.

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Medical Countermeasures

    NACCHO/ASPR Announce 2019 National Health Security Award Winners

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) are pleased to announce the winners of the fourth annual National Health Security Awards. This award recognizes local health departments (LHDs) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing health security-related initiatives...

    Jul 31, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

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    Enhancing Health Communications to Empower Your Outreach

    Andrea Grenadier will share examples of LHD-related success stories and highlight tools and resources you can use to support your communications work.

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    May 23

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    Local Health Official Monthly Engagement Meeting

    A Call to build connection across the LHO community, ensure timely updates, and allow for discussion with federal partners on a regular basis.

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    May 29

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    Creativity, Compliance, and Outreach in Water Safety

    A Model Aquatic Health Code Network webinar featuring Columbus Public Health.

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    May 30

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    Webinar: Intro to Health Equity: Practices and Policies

    Gain a deeper understanding of the core concepts of health equity and how to incorporate equity into everyday practices.

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    PHI*con

    PHI*con is a conference focusing on Public Health Informatics, Surveillance, and IT. It will be held July 22-23, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.

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    The largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States.

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    PARTNER ARTICLES

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    COVID-19, Immunization

    NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination

    Dec 15, 2022 | Nicholas Holmes

    Water Fountain
    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Water Quality

    Purdue University’s New Water Systems Course Designed to Aid Safe Building Reopening...

    Purdue is partnering with NACCHO to offer this online course at a discount for local health departments.

    Dec 04, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

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    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease, Opportunity

    National Student Response Network Linking Volunteers to Health Departments

    The National Student Response Network (NSRN) is fielding the volunteer needs of hospitals and public health departments and aims to...

    May 20, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Alternate Care Site Resources

    ASPR TRACIE has just released COVID-19 Alternate Care Site Resources, a collection of new resources that can help stakeholders address...

    Apr 22, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    AMA Telehealth Implementation Playbook

    During a pandemic, healthcare facilities may need telehealth/medicine capabilities. Telehealth policies help to prevent potential...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    Communications & Public Relations, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    NNPHI Launches COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative

    The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) has launched a COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative to move beyond...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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