Introducing MRC Connect!

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit leaders and partners have spoken… MRC Connect is the name for the new web-and mobile-based...

Mar 27, 2014 | Admin

  • CDC/NACCHO Host Workshop for Clinical Utilization Plan for Anthrax Countermeasures...

    On March 12-13, 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with the National Association of County...

    Mar 25, 2014 | Lisa Brown

  • Disaster Planning Handbook for Behavioral Health Treatment Programs

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released a new handbook entitled, “Disaster Planning Handbook...

    Mar 21, 2014 | Admin

  • Launch of the Global Health Security Agenda

    On Friday, Feb. 21, two NACCHO preparedness and infectious disease staff attended the Launch of the Global Health Security (GHS)...

    Mar 20, 2014 | Sara Rubin

  • Leveraging Partnerships between Public Health and Pharmacies: An Interview with...

    This is the fourth part of a series of interviews with local health department (LHD) staff who will present at the 2014 Preparedness...

    Mar 20, 2014 | Erin Roberts

  • NACCHO Selects Sites for its Radiation Legal Preparedness Project

    NACCHO announced on March 19 that it has selected sites for a nationwide Radiation Preparedness Project aimed at assessing the...

    Mar 19, 2014 | Christopher Gray

  • Preparedness Policy Advisory Group March Report

    The Preparedness Policy Advisory Group held its monthly call on March 12. The workgroup discussed the impact of the Hospital...

    Mar 19, 2014 | Nicole Dunifon

  • Grant Opportunity Available: HPP and PHEP Cooperative Agreements

    The notice for the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) and Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreements has been...

    Mar 19, 2014 | Admin

  • Long Term Planning for Climate Change: What Local Public Health Should Consider...

    Mar 18, 2014 | Guest Author

  • Introducing MRC Connect!

    Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit leaders and partners have spoken… MRC Connect is the name for the new web-and mobile-based application NACCHO is developing! With over 48 percent of the 529 votes cast during a two-week period, MRC unit leaders have established an identity for their new resource. MRC Connect will help enhance the partnerships among MRC […]

    Mar 27, 2014 | Admin

    CDC/NACCHO Host Workshop for Clinical Utilization Plan for Anthrax Countermeasures in a Mass Event Setting

    On March 12-13, 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) hosted the Clinical Utilization Plan for Anthrax Countermeasures in a Mass Event Setting Workshop which brought together more than 90 anthrax experts from around the world. As a step in […]

    Mar 25, 2014 | Lisa Brown

    Disaster Planning Handbook for Behavioral Health Treatment Programs

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released a new handbook entitled, “Disaster Planning Handbook for Behavioral Health Treatment Programs.” It offers guidance in creating a disaster preparedness and recovery plan for programs that provide treatment for mental illness and substance use disorders. This handbook also covers the planning process, preparing...

    Mar 21, 2014 | Admin

    Launch of the Global Health Security Agenda

    On Friday, Feb. 21, two NACCHO preparedness and infectious disease staff attended the Launch of the Global Health Security (GHS) Agenda, a briefing hosted by the UPMC Center for Health Security, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Connecting Organizations for Regional Disease Surveillance, Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), and the American Association for the Advancement of...

    Mar 20, 2014 | Sara Rubin

    Leveraging Partnerships between Public Health and Pharmacies: An Interview with Carina Elsenboss

    This is the fourth part of a series of interviews with local health department (LHD) staff who will present at the 2014 Preparedness Summit. Carina Elsenboss, the Interim Preparedness Director, Preparedness Section, Public Health — Seattle & King County, previews her session, “Leveraging Partnerships between Public Health and Pharmacies to Enhance Medication Dispensing Capabilities.” At this...

    Mar 20, 2014 | Erin Roberts

    NACCHO Selects Sites for its Radiation Legal Preparedness Project

    NACCHO announced on March 19 that it has selected sites for a nationwide Radiation Preparedness Project aimed at assessing the readiness of local public health officials and emergency response professionals for a radiological incident. In a series of exercises across the country, NACCHO will examine how local officials are able to address complex issues such as family reunification, public...

    Mar 19, 2014 | Christopher Gray

    Preparedness Policy Advisory Group March Report

    The Preparedness Policy Advisory Group held its monthly call on March 12. The workgroup discussed the impact of the Hospital Preparedness Program budget cuts and the affect it may have on the local health departments (LHDs). During the call, the group heard an informational update on NACCHO’s 2013 National Profile Study of Local Health Departments. […]

    Mar 19, 2014 | Nicole Dunifon

    Grant Opportunity Available: HPP and PHEP Cooperative Agreements

    The notice for the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) and Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreements has been published on Grants.gov here. These grants are offered through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response/National Healthcare Preparedness Programs and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Office of Public Health Preparedness and...

    Mar 19, 2014 | Admin

    Long Term Planning for Climate Change: What Local Public Health Should Consider Moving Forward

    Mar 18, 2014 | Guest Author

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