Taking a Global Approach to Preparedness

By Chelsea Gridley-Smith, PhD, NACCHO Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control...

Sep 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • National Preparedness Month: Engaging Local Health Departments and Medical Reserve...

    September offers a wide range of public health awareness events for local health departments (LHDs) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)...

    Aug 24, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Public Health Preparedness Landscape: Findings from the 2015 Preparedness Profile...

    In May 2015, with support from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), NACCHO developed and distributed the first annual Preparedness...

    Aug 03, 2016 | Tahlia Gousse

  • NACCHO Funds 167 Innovative Community Projects through MRC Challenge Awards

    Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units around the country are in the forefront of creating projects that address public health needs in...

    Apr 06, 2016 | Mary Hodges

  • Strategic Planning and Training for Deploying Capable MRC Teams: An Interview with...

    This is part of a series of interviews with local health department staff who will present at the 2016 Preparedness Summit. Lisa...

    Mar 01, 2016 | Mary Hodges

  • The Role of Public Health in Terrorism and Active Shooter Preparedness and Response

    In light of the recent events in Paris and San Bernardino, CA, active shooter and terrorism situations have dominated global media and...

    Jan 06, 2016 | Mary Hodges

  • December 2015 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group Report

    The Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) held its monthly call on December 9. During this call, Julie Looper, Senior Program...

    Dec 29, 2015 | Nicole Dunifon

  • View NACCHO’s MRC Challenge Awards Webinar

    NACCHO invites you to view the Medical Reserve Corps Challenge Awards webinar to explore the 2015-2016 awards season. The 2015-2016...

    Nov 21, 2015 | Mary Hodges

  • Taking a Global Approach to Preparedness

    By Chelsea Gridley-Smith, PhD, NACCHO Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is highlighting five themes for each week of September, emphasizing the various aspects of effective preparedness. Each week, the NACCHO Preparedness team is authoring a blog to promote the theme and provide local health […]

    Sep 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    National Preparedness Month: Engaging Local Health Departments and Medical Reserve Corps Units

    September offers a wide range of public health awareness events for local health departments (LHDs) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Units to get involved in, so why should September’s National Preparedness Month be a priority? The answer is simple: preparedness work is a big part of what public health officials and volunteers do. Yet, although LHD […]

    Aug 24, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Public Health Preparedness Landscape: Findings from the 2015 Preparedness Profile Assessment

    In May 2015, with support from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), NACCHO developed and distributed the first annual Preparedness Profile assessment to local health departments (LHDs). Amidst continuous cuts to preparedness funding, NACCHO has interviewed members who have anecdotally reported that decreases in funding have led to decreases in staffing, trainings, exercises, travel and […]

    Aug 03, 2016 | Tahlia Gousse

    NACCHO Funds 167 Innovative Community Projects through MRC Challenge Awards

    Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units around the country are in the forefront of creating projects that address public health needs in their communities. Volunteers play an integral role in assisting local health departments before, during, and after disasters. As a result of budget cuts, local health departments increasingly rely on volunteers to supplement their efforts […]

    Apr 06, 2016 | Mary Hodges

    Strategic Planning and Training for Deploying Capable MRC Teams: An Interview with Lisa Vajgrt-Smith

    This is part of a series of interviews with local health department staff who will present at the 2016 Preparedness Summit. Lisa Vajgrt-Smith, Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator, Contra Costa Medical Reserve Corps, previews her session, “Strategic Planning and Training for Deploying Capable Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) teams: Our Valley Fire Response.” At this session, Lisa will be […]

    Mar 01, 2016 | Mary Hodges

    The Role of Public Health in Terrorism and Active Shooter Preparedness and Response

    In light of the recent events in Paris and San Bernardino, CA, active shooter and terrorism situations have dominated global media and the minds of many Americans. Preparing for and recovering from these incidents is typically seen as the job of local and Federal law enforcement, but local public health is deeply involved in the […]

    Jan 06, 2016 | Mary Hodges

    December 2015 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group Report

    The Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) held its monthly call on December 9. During this call, Julie Looper, Senior Program Analyst at NACCHO, provided an informational update on the 2015 Network Profile of the Medical Reserve Corps. In addition, workgroup member Steve Alles, Program Manager from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health presented an overview […]

    Dec 29, 2015 | Nicole Dunifon

    View NACCHO’s MRC Challenge Awards Webinar

    NACCHO invites you to view the Medical Reserve Corps Challenge Awards webinar to explore the 2015-2016 awards season. The 2015-2016 NACCHO MRC Challenge Awards aim to focus innovation towards areas that are aligned with national health initiatives and that are significant at the local level. This webinar is intended to provide: A brief history of the […]

    Nov 21, 2015 | Mary Hodges

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