The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup – July 2015 Report

The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) workgroup held its monthly call on July 28. The workgroup kicked off the...

Jul 29, 2015 | Nicole Dunifon

  • Health Department Capacity for Community Engagement in Preparedness

    By Monica Schoch-Spana, PhD, and Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH, UPMC Center for Health Security  In 2012, the UPMC Center for Health Security...

    Jul 24, 2015 | Guest Author

  • A Standardized Approach to Risk Communications: Challenges and Developments

    By Alexandra Jabs, former Local Public Health Policy & Practice Scholar at NACCHO, and current Master in Public Health candidate...

    Jul 15, 2015 | Guest Author

  • Eight Agencies Achieve Project Public Health Ready Recognition

    NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) has recognized eight local and regional health agencies for their ability to plan for,...

    Jul 13, 2015 | Madison Ferraro

  • NACCHO and ASPR Announce the 2015 National Health Security Award Program

    NACCHO and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) announced a new award program recognizing the...

    Jul 09, 2015 | Stephen Maheux

  • How Local Health Departments Utilize PHEP Funding When Preparing For and Responding...

    Since 2002, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant has provided...

    Jun 24, 2015 | Nicole Dunifon

  • Medical Reserve Corps Units Celebrate National Safety Month

    The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national group of local volunteers committed to improving the health, safety, and resiliency of...

    Jun 16, 2015 | Mary Hodges

  • New ASPR TRACIE Gateway Provides Emergency Preparedness Information to Health...

    Whether you work for a hospital, are part of a healthcare coalition, or are a healthcare provider, emergency manager or a public...

    Jun 15, 2015 | Mary Hodges

  • From Connecticut, a Tool for the Ebola Response and Beyond

    By Sara Chang, Program Analyst, Infectious Disease, NACCHO With the World Health Organization declaring Liberia free of Ebola virus...

    Jun 09, 2015 | Guest Author

  • The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup – July 2015 Report

    The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) workgroup held its monthly call on July 28. The workgroup kicked off the 2015-2016 year by welcoming the following new members: Amanda Bogard, Branch Manager for Disaster Preparedness, Barren River District Health Department (KY); Chris Garrett, Local Health Emergency Coordinator, Virginia Department of Health; Susan Hensley, Emergency...

    Jul 29, 2015 | Nicole Dunifon

    Health Department Capacity for Community Engagement in Preparedness

    By Monica Schoch-Spana, PhD, and Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH, UPMC Center for Health Security  In 2012, the UPMC Center for Health Security and NACCHO fielded the Community Engagement for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (CEPHEP) survey to provide the first comprehensive nationwide picture of local health department (LHD) efforts to integrate individuals and community- and faith-based groups...

    Jul 24, 2015 | Guest Author

    A Standardized Approach to Risk Communications: Challenges and Developments

    By Alexandra Jabs, former Local Public Health Policy & Practice Scholar at NACCHO, and current Master in Public Health candidate at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health and Juris Doctor candidate at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Coordinated risk communication efforts are essential during all stages of emergency response […]

    Jul 15, 2015 | Guest Author

    Eight Agencies Achieve Project Public Health Ready Recognition

    NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) has recognized eight local and regional health agencies for their ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. Seven agencies from Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, and Tennessee earned PPHR recognition for the first time, and one agency from Virginia achieved PPHR re-recognition status. PPHR recognition reflects […]

    Jul 13, 2015 | Madison Ferraro

    NACCHO and ASPR Announce the 2015 National Health Security Award Program

    NACCHO and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) announced a new award program recognizing the accomplishments of local health departments (LHDs) related to national health security at the 2015 NACCHO Annual conference in Kansas City, MO. The National Health Security Award will recognize departments that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in...

    Jul 09, 2015 | Stephen Maheux

    How Local Health Departments Utilize PHEP Funding When Preparing For and Responding to a Public Health Emergency

    Since 2002, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant has provided support to public health departments across the nation, allowing them to build and strengthen their ability to respond to public health threats. At the local level, this investment has enabled local health departments (LHDs) and their partners […]

    Jun 24, 2015 | Nicole Dunifon

    Medical Reserve Corps Units Celebrate National Safety Month

    The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national group of local volunteers committed to improving the health, safety, and resiliency of their communities. In honor of National Safety Month this June, MRC units across the country are continuing to honor their mission by holding events dedicated to promoting community safety. National Safety Month focuses on […]

    Jun 16, 2015 | Mary Hodges

    New ASPR TRACIE Gateway Provides Emergency Preparedness Information to Health Professionals

    Whether you work for a hospital, are part of a healthcare coalition, or are a healthcare provider, emergency manager or a public health practitioner, you are probably looking for a smarter way to keep the people who rely on you healthy, safe, and informed when disaster strikes. The ASPR Technical Resources Assistance Center and Information […]

    Jun 15, 2015 | Mary Hodges

    From Connecticut, a Tool for the Ebola Response and Beyond

    By Sara Chang, Program Analyst, Infectious Disease, NACCHO With the World Health Organization declaring Liberia free of Ebola virus transmission on May 9 and cases slowing in the most affected areas, now is the time for local health departments to take stock and make improvements to further strengthen their preparedness efforts. Melissa Marquis, RN, MS, […]

    Jun 09, 2015 | Guest Author

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