The Implications for Public Health when “Weird Weather” becomes the New Normal

Sep 16, 2014 | Guest Author

  • Preparedness Policy Advisory Group September Report

    The Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) held its monthly call on September 10 during National Preparedness Month. The workgroup...

    Sep 12, 2014 | Katie Dwyer

  • The Medical Reserve Corps Helps Local Health Departments Fill a Critical Need

    On this National Day of Service and Remembrance, NACCHO recognizes the important work of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a national...

    Sep 11, 2014 | Guest Author

  • NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program Supports Local Health Department Inclusion...

    People with disabilities are disproportionately affected by obstacles to their health when compared to the general population. Among...

    Sep 09, 2014 | Katie Regan

  • Resources Available for National Food Safety Month 2014

    September marks the 20th anniversary of National Food Safety Month (NFSM), which this year celebrates the “Top 20 Tips” shared during...

    Sep 03, 2014 | Katie Regan

  • Fred the Preparedness Dog Teaches Family and Pet Preparedness

    In honor of National Preparedness Month, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has launched www.fredthepreparednessdog.org,...

    Sep 03, 2014 | Admin

  • MRC Project August Report

    NACCHO’s fifth and final year of the cooperative agreement with the Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps...

    Sep 02, 2014 | Admin

  • Strong Community Ties Strengthen National Health Security

    By Pamela Barnes, MA, National Strategic Engagement Team Lead, Office of Policy and Planning, Division of Policy and Strategic...

    Aug 29, 2014 | Guest Author

  • 2014 National Preparedness Month Resources Now Available

    September marks the eleventh annual National Preparedness Month, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated...

    Aug 22, 2014 | Admin

  • The Implications for Public Health when “Weird Weather” becomes the New Normal

    Sep 16, 2014 | Guest Author

    Preparedness Policy Advisory Group September Report

    The Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) held its monthly call on September 10 during National Preparedness Month. The workgroup welcomed new members Alison Brehmer from the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, and Meghan Stepanek from the Baltimore City Health Department. NACCHO’s Chief of Government and Public Affairs briefed the PPAG on updates […]

    Sep 12, 2014 | Katie Dwyer

    The Medical Reserve Corps Helps Local Health Departments Fill a Critical Need

    On this National Day of Service and Remembrance, NACCHO recognizes the important work of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a national network of volunteers trained to respond to disasters and emergencies and support the health of their communities. The need for the MRC became apparent after 9/11 when thousands of medical and public health professionals, […]

    Sep 11, 2014 | Guest Author

    NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program Supports Local Health Department Inclusion Efforts

    People with disabilities are disproportionately affected by obstacles to their health when compared to the general population. Among other health status inequities, they are more likely to be obese, and smoke, and less likely to be included in emergency preparedness planning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently highlighting the need for […]

    Sep 09, 2014 | Katie Regan

    Resources Available for National Food Safety Month 2014

    September marks the 20th anniversary of National Food Safety Month (NFSM), which this year celebrates the “Top 20 Tips” shared during the past two decades. NFSM is an initiative by the National Restaurant Association designed to heighten the importance of food safety education. Each week will highlight a different food safety issue—such as cleaning and […]

    Sep 03, 2014 | Katie Regan

    Fred the Preparedness Dog Teaches Family and Pet Preparedness

    In honor of National Preparedness Month, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has launched www.fredthepreparednessdog.org, a new website with tips for family and pet preparedness featuring their mascot Fred. A two-year-old German Shepherd and community outreach personality, Fred frequents schools, fairs, and other state-wide events to engage children ages 5-12 in preparedness efforts....

    Sep 03, 2014 | Admin

    MRC Project August Report

    NACCHO’s fifth and final year of the cooperative agreement with the Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps (DCVMRC) began on August 1. NACCHO staff have been writing the annual report to summarize the work completed in PY4 and have been outlining the deliverables for PY5. NACCHO’s MRC team presented the plan for PY5 […]

    Sep 02, 2014 | Admin

    Strong Community Ties Strengthen National Health Security

    By Pamela Barnes, MA, National Strategic Engagement Team Lead, Office of Policy and Planning, Division of Policy and Strategic Planning, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Every disaster holds the potential to impact health so this September, join the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness […]

    Aug 29, 2014 | Guest Author

    2014 National Preparedness Month Resources Now Available

    September marks the eleventh annual National Preparedness Month, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated this year’s theme to be “Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare.” The CDC will also promote the importance of preparedness planning for vulnerable populations throughout the month. Local health departments have an especially critical role in promoting […]

    Aug 22, 2014 | Admin

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