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Preparedness Brief

The Preparedness Brief provides updates and information from NACCHO’s public health preparedness portfolio.

America’s PrepareAthon! Helps Build Resilient Communities

By Gwen Camp, director of individual and community preparedness for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...

Apr 28, 2015 | Guest Author

National Infant Immunization Week Highlights the Importance of Vaccination for a Resilient Community

National Infant Immunization Week, April 18-25, is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting...

Apr 22, 2015 | Admin

2015 Preparedness Summit Begins With Opening Plenary on Emerging Threats

The 2015 Preparedness Summit began on Tuesday, April 14, with an opening plenary by Mike Walker, Senior Consultant at...

Apr 15, 2015 | Mary Hodges

White House Fact Sheet Details Actions to Protect Communities from the Impacts of Climate Change

A new White House fact sheet released as part of National Public Health Week outlines a series of actions the Obama...

Apr 08, 2015 | Katie Regan

To Build Health Security, Boost Community Health

You may not think about it, but there are things you do every day for your community that enhance our nation’s health...

Feb 27, 2015 | Guest Author

NACCHO and Local Health Departments Applaud White House Initiative to Help Health Facilities Prepare for Climate Change

NACCHO was honored to be invited by the White House to discuss its Sustainable and Climate Resilient Health Care...

Dec 17, 2014 | Lisa Brown

The White House Launches Disasters.Data.Gov

The White House has launched disasters.data.gov, a public resource to foster collaboration and the continual...

Dec 17, 2014 | Admin

State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience Release Recommendations

Last year, as part of his Climate Action Plan, the President established the State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task...

Dec 03, 2014 | Lisa Brown

Community Food Security: The Baltimore City Model

Central to the holiday of Thanksgiving is the celebration of food. The holiday’s focus on food reminds us of its...

Nov 25, 2014 | Erin Roberts

Presidential Proclamation: Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month 2014

President Obama declared November as Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. See more on the White...

Nov 04, 2014 | Admin

Partner Articles

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  • COVID-19
  • Immunization

NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19...

NACCHO and leading partners recognize December 14, 2022 as the two-year...

Dec 15, 2022 | Nicholas Holmes

NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19...

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

Purdue University’s New Water Systems Course Designed to...

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

Dec 04, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

Purdue University’s New Water Systems Course Designed to...

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  • Emergency Response
  • Infectious Disease
  • Opportunity

National Student Response Network Linking Volunteers to...

The National Student Response Network (NSRN) is fielding the volunteer needs of...

May 20, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

National Student Response Network Linking Volunteers to...

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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...

Apr 22, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

COVID-19 Alternate Care Site Resources

  • Tools & Resources
  • Infectious Disease

AMA Telehealth Implementation Playbook

During a pandemic, healthcare facilities may need telehealth/medicine...

Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

AMA Telehealth Implementation Playbook

2020 04 27 15 54 18 Public Health COVID 19 Online Community
  • 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...

Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

NNPHI Launches COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative

  • Tools & Resources
  • Infectious Disease

Penn State Project ECHO: COVID-19 ECHO Series

Penn State Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) has...

Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

Penn State Project ECHO: COVID-19 ECHO Series

  • Tools & Resources
  • COVID-19
  • Infectious Disease
  • Podcast

CIDRAP: COVID-19 Podcasts and Webinars

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy has a running archive of...

Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

CIDRAP: COVID-19 Podcasts and Webinars

  • Research & Reports

42nd Annual Report on the Health of the Nation

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the CDC released its 42nd...

Nov 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

42nd Annual Report on the Health of the Nation

  • Call for Comments
  • Opioid Overdose Epidemic

Call for Comments: Community-Based Response to Drug...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent a New Project...

Oct 29, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

Call for Comments: Community-Based Response to Drug...

  • Community Engagement

Article: Engaging with Community- and Faith-Based...

Dr. Scott Santibanez, Associate Director for Science for CDC’s Division in...

Sep 17, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

Article: Engaging with Community- and Faith-Based...

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

Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and...

During water system interruptions, the operation of healthcare facilities is...

Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and...

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NACCHO Voice

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NACCHO Voice

The Word on Local Health Departments is a blog by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).

Stories from the Field

Stories from the Field provides a means for local health departments to share their experiences and demonstrate the value of public health.
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