Announcing Live Webcast: 2017 Preparedness Summit

For the first time ever, NACCHO will be broadcasting live from the 2017 Preparedness Summit, known as the premier conference for...

Apr 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • 2017 Preparedness Summit: Full Plenary Schedule

    The full plenary schedule is now available for the 2017 Preparedness Summit, scheduled to take place on April 25-28, 2017 in Atlanta....

    Mar 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • 2017 Preparedness Summit Opening Plenary: Federal Efforts to Prepare the Nation

    Increasing the nation’s preparedness and response efforts related to biological and chemical threats has been a top priority for the...

    Feb 24, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Blue Ribbon Study Panel Releases Progress Report on Biodefense Indicators

    In October 2015, the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense released a bipartisan report. This document details the recommended actions...

    Dec 16, 2016 | Raymond Puerini

  • NACCHO Statement of Policy: Local Health Department and Pharmacy Partnerships

    Strong relationships between pharmacies and state and local health departments can be mutually beneficial and build upon the inherent...

    Aug 05, 2014 | Erin Roberts

  • NACCHO and CDC Collaborate on Peer-reviewed Journal Article

    NACCHO and CDC colleagues co-published a commentary, “Leveraging Partnerships Among Community Pharmacists, Pharmacies, and...

    Apr 10, 2014 | Sara Rubin

  • Informal Coalition on Biodefense

    Date: December 12, 2013 Staff Representative: Scott Fisher Member Representative: N/A Highlights: NACCHO participated in a meeting of...

    Jan 10, 2014 | Scott Fisher

  • Announcing Live Webcast: 2017 Preparedness Summit

    For the first time ever, NACCHO will be broadcasting live from the 2017 Preparedness Summit, known as the premier conference for public health preparedness, taking place next week from April 25-28 in Atlanta. This year’s Preparedness Summit will focus on the “Forces of Change: Capabilities, Innovation and Partnerships,” engaging attendees to explore factors driving change […]

    Apr 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    2017 Preparedness Summit: Full Plenary Schedule

    The full plenary schedule is now available for the 2017 Preparedness Summit, scheduled to take place on April 25-28, 2017 in Atlanta. This year’s plenaries will feature conversations with leaders and experts from diverse sectors about issues such as biodefense, technological innovation, and the evolving status of water in the context of national health security. […]

    Mar 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    2017 Preparedness Summit Opening Plenary: Federal Efforts to Prepare the Nation

    Increasing the nation’s preparedness and response efforts related to biological and chemical threats has been a top priority for the last three presidential administrations. Since the events of 9/11 occurred nearly two decades ago, there has been great progress to advance U.S. resilience in the face of these risks. Yet, in order to continue moving in […]

    Feb 24, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Blue Ribbon Study Panel Releases Progress Report on Biodefense Indicators

    In October 2015, the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense released a bipartisan report. This document details the recommended actions needed at the federal and national levels to address gaps and shortfalls in biodefense, which continue to leave the nation vulnerable to catastrophic loss of life, social unrest, and loss in faith in government. These findings were […]

    Dec 16, 2016 | Raymond Puerini

    NACCHO Statement of Policy: Local Health Department and Pharmacy Partnerships

    Strong relationships between pharmacies and state and local health departments can be mutually beneficial and build upon the inherent strengths of each sector, especially during public health emergencies. As healthcare professionals, pharmacists already play a critical role in the provision of health and wellness services, in chronic disease management, in health screenings, and in providing...

    Aug 05, 2014 | Erin Roberts

    NACCHO and CDC Collaborate on Peer-reviewed Journal Article

    NACCHO and CDC colleagues co-published a commentary, “Leveraging Partnerships Among Community Pharmacists, Pharmacies, and Health Departments to Improve Pandemic Influenza Response,” this month in Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice and Science. The abstract for the commentary follows: Response to public health emergencies requires coordination across multiple...

    Apr 10, 2014 | Sara Rubin

    Informal Coalition on Biodefense

    Date: December 12, 2013 Staff Representative: Scott Fisher Member Representative: N/A Highlights: NACCHO participated in a meeting of the Informal Coalition on Biodefense, which includes representatives from American Academy of Pediatrics, Alliance for Biosecurity, Trust for America’s Health, and several other organizations. The purpose of the meeting was to recap activities, such as joint...

    Jan 10, 2014 | Scott Fisher

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