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Medical Countermeasure Toolkit Undergoing Revisions: Seeking Past Authors and New...
The NACCHO Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Toolkit, formerly known as the Stockbox, is currently undergoing review by the NACCHO MCM...
Nov 14, 2014 | Guest Author
CDC Quarterly Partner Meeting
CDC convened its second of four public health preparedness and response partner meetings on November 6. The purpose of the meeting was...
Nov 13, 2014 | Scott Fisher
Health Equity Considerations for Local Health Departments’ Ebola Preparedness...
As local health departments across the United States prepare for more domestic cases of Ebola, health equity considerations have...
Nov 12, 2014 | Admin
MRC Units Prepare Their Communities for Ebola
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units across the country have been engaging in educational activities, call center support, epidemiology...
Nov 12, 2014 | Admin
What Local Health Departments Need to Know About Fracking
“Hydraulic Fracturing: What Local Health Departments Need to Know” is the first in a new suite of fracking resources...
Nov 10, 2014 | Katie Regan
White House Makes Emergency Appropriations Request for Ebola for Fiscal Year 2015
On Nov. 5, President Obama requested $6.18 billion in emergency appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015 to implement a comprehensive...
Nov 06, 2014 | Admin
Consideration of the Intersection of Local Public Health Emergency Preparedness...
Nov 06, 2014 | Guest Author
MRC Project October Update
Applications for the 2014-2015 NACCHO MRC Awards were open throughout the month of October, and will close on November 7. NACCHO MRC...
Nov 04, 2014 | Admin
NACCHO University Vodcast Highlights FDA Retail Program Standards
“Connecting FDA Retail Program Standards and Public Health Accreditation,” a new NACCHO University vodcast, highlights how...
Nov 04, 2014 | Katie Regan
Medical Countermeasure Toolkit Undergoing Revisions: Seeking Past Authors and New SubmissionsThe NACCHO Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Toolkit, formerly known as the Stockbox, is currently undergoing review by the NACCHO MCM Workgroup. Tools which have been submitted as best practice examples are being reviewed for continued relevancy, determination if they still contain novel approaches to MCM operational-based planning and exercises, and overall whether they align with current […] Nov 14, 2014 | Guest Author |
CDC Quarterly Partner MeetingCDC convened its second of four public health preparedness and response partner meetings on November 6. The purpose of the meeting was to provide updates on key preparedness initiatives happening at CDC and the various national association partners, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Association of State and Territorial Health […] Nov 13, 2014 | Scott Fisher |
Health Equity Considerations for Local Health Departments’ Ebola Preparedness Planning: An Interview with Dr. Aletha MaybankAs local health departments across the United States prepare for more domestic cases of Ebola, health equity considerations have arisen, especially in relation to immigrants from West Africa. With nearly 574,000 West African immigrants living in the United States currently,[1] many individuals have faced instances of discrimination and, like many immigrant communities, may be less […] Nov 12, 2014 | Admin |
MRC Units Prepare Their Communities for EbolaMedical Reserve Corps (MRC) units across the country have been engaging in educational activities, call center support, epidemiology and surveillance support, screening support, and maintaining situational awareness to prepare their communities for an emergent case of Ebola. Several units have been featured in their local media for their Ebola preparedness activities. To learn more about […] Nov 12, 2014 | Admin |
What Local Health Departments Need to Know About Fracking“Hydraulic Fracturing: What Local Health Departments Need to Know” is the first in a new suite of fracking resources NACCHO is developing for local health departments (LHDs). This issue brief introduces LHDs to the issue, provides a brief overview of the various impacts and controversies associated with fracking, and offers guidance on the ways LHDs […] Nov 10, 2014 | Katie Regan |
White House Makes Emergency Appropriations Request for Ebola for Fiscal Year 2015On Nov. 5, President Obama requested $6.18 billion in emergency appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015 to implement a comprehensive strategy to contain and end the Ebola outbreak at its source in Africa, enhance domestic preparedness, speed the procurement and testing of vaccines and therapeutics, and accelerate global capability to prevent the spread of future infectious diseases. […] Nov 06, 2014 | Admin |
Consideration of the Intersection of Local Public Health Emergency Preparedness Planning and the Affordable Care ActNov 06, 2014 | Guest Author |
MRC Project October UpdateApplications for the 2014-2015 NACCHO MRC Awards were open throughout the month of October, and will close on November 7. NACCHO MRC staff sent regular reminders about the awards and provided technical assistance to those applying for the awards. NACCHO staff will begin reviewing applications soon after the awards close on November 7. NACCHO also […] Nov 04, 2014 | Admin |
NACCHO University Vodcast Highlights FDA Retail Program Standards“Connecting FDA Retail Program Standards and Public Health Accreditation,” a new NACCHO University vodcast, highlights how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Retail program Standards and the Public Health Accreditation Board’s (PHAB’s) Standards and Measures complement each other. The vodcast also demonstrates how local health departments have... Nov 04, 2014 | Katie Regan |
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