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Updated MRC Core Competencies: Streamlining Training Standards for All Public Health...
By Kathy Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst Public health preparedness planners are responsible for developing plans to protect the...
Jan 12, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
A Year in Review: The Best of NACCHO Preparedness
From the onset of Zika virus disease to international acts of violence related to terrorism, to the worst global migrant crisis since...
Jan 03, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Ohio State University Incident: Preparedness Resources for Addressing Active Shooter...
Based on the recent reports from several media outlets, a knife attack occurred yesterday morning on the Ohio State University campus,...
Nov 29, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
An Ideal Match: Mission Ready Packages and the Medical Reserve Corps
By Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program was created to provide trained...
Nov 17, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Now Open: Medical Reserve Corps Challenge Award Applications
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is now accepting applications for the 2017 Medical Reserve Corps...
Nov 03, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
CMS Announces New Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Healthcare Organizations
By Katie Dwyer, MSPH, NACCHO Director Earlier this month marked National Primary Care Week (October 3-7, 2016). This annual observance...
Oct 28, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
HHS Purchases Additional Medical Countermeasures for Radiological Threats
Earlier this month the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and...
Oct 24, 2016 | Raymond Puerini
Announcing the 2016-2017 National Health Security Awards Program
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and...
Oct 21, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Event Recap: ASPR Recovery Workshop
On March 3–4, 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response...
Oct 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Updated MRC Core Competencies: Streamlining Training Standards for All Public Health Preparedness RolesBy Kathy Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst Public health preparedness planners are responsible for developing plans to protect the communities they serve against all hazards that may negatively impact local health and safety. Fulfilling this crucial role requires training and exercise plans ensuring preparedness staff and volunteers are both knowledgeable and able to perform their […] Jan 12, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
A Year in Review: The Best of NACCHO PreparednessFrom the onset of Zika virus disease to international acts of violence related to terrorism, to the worst global migrant crisis since World War II, the year 2016 brought a whole new meaning to the importance of public health emergency preparedness. Throughout the last twelve months, NACCHO has worked diligently in collaboration with many of […] Jan 03, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Ohio State University Incident: Preparedness Resources for Addressing Active Shooter EventsBased on the recent reports from several media outlets, a knife attack occurred yesterday morning on the Ohio State University campus, leaving 11 hospitalized and one killed (the assailant). This occurrence is now being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. In the wake of yesterday’s event and other similar incidents happening within the last six months, […] Nov 29, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
An Ideal Match: Mission Ready Packages and the Medical Reserve CorpsBy Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program was created to provide trained medical and non-medical volunteers as support to local public health agencies, emergency preparedness initiatives, and emergency response missions. Since the inception of the program, MRC Volunteers have proven their ability to protect their local communities and... Nov 17, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Now Open: Medical Reserve Corps Challenge Award ApplicationsThe National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is now accepting applications for the 2017 Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Challenge Awards through December 9, 2016. This award is open to eligible MRC Units with an opportunity to receive funding of up to $13,000. NACCHO is seeking award recipients with a focus on innovation towards projects […] Nov 03, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
CMS Announces New Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Healthcare OrganizationsBy Katie Dwyer, MSPH, NACCHO Director Earlier this month marked National Primary Care Week (October 3-7, 2016). This annual observance focuses on improving access and equity for all Americans, including those most medically vulnerable, usually using Medicare or Medicaid to cover their health needs. When considering national preparedness requirements for recipients of these programs, the Centers... Oct 28, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
HHS Purchases Additional Medical Countermeasures for Radiological ThreatsEarlier this month the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) announced the purchase of two additional medical countermeasures (MCMs) to treat bone marrow injuries of radiological incident victims. These products are Neulasta and Leukine; both colony stimulating factors which can be used to help […] Oct 24, 2016 | Raymond Puerini |
Announcing the 2016-2017 National Health Security Awards ProgramThe 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 second annual National Health Security Awards Program. This national honor recognizes local health departments (LHDs) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing health security-related initiatives... Oct 21, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Event Recap: ASPR Recovery WorkshopOn March 3–4, 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) held a Recovery Workshop to engage stakeholders from state, local, territorial, and tribal governments, as well as non-profit, private, foundational, and other non-governmental entities in discussions regarding disaster recovery planning. The purpose of... Oct 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
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