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Get Ready for Preparedness Month 2021!

September, National Preparedness Month, is an opportunity for local health departments and Medical Reserve Corps units to raise...

Aug 19, 2021 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    New, Illustrated Advice on Sheltering-in-Place Available

    FEMA has released new pictograms to learn where to go, what to do, and how long you should shelter-in-place for 10 types of hazards.

    Jul 06, 2021 | Beth Hess

  • Dawn O’Connell Sworn in as New ASPR

    Dawn O’Connell was sworn in June 28 as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' fourth Assistant Secretary for Preparedness...

    Jun 30, 2021 | Beth Hess

  • Medical Reserve Corps

    Addressing the Needs of Pets During an Emergency

    This Pet Preparedness Month, we are highlighting three veterinary Medical Reserve Corps units who received Operational Readiness...

    Jun 21, 2021 | Beth Hess

    • Medical Reserve Corps

    Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Medical Reserve Corps

    In celebration of the Medical Reserve Corps' 20 years of service to the country, read stories from those with the network since its early years and those who are part of its growth today.

    Sep 21, 2022 | Beth Hess

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    Tools & Resources, Community Engagement, Community Resilience, COVID-19

    NACCHO Exchange Summer 2022: The Medical Reserve Corps

    This issue of NACCHO Exchange looks at the impact of the Medical Reserve Corps as it marks its 20th year of service to the nation.

    Sep 06, 2022 | Beth Hess

    Medical Reserve Corps

    Partners in Community Response: Universities and the Medical Reserve Corps

    See how universities and Medical Reserve Corps units can work together to support their communities.

    Jul 25, 2022 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Climate Change, Health & Disability

    Preparing People with Disabilities for Climate Change: How They Intersect and How Local Health Departments Can Help

    Learn why having the voices of people with disabilities directly at the table and in the conversation will help to ensure that any preparedness activities and plans made by local health departments are fully accessible.

    Jun 23, 2022 | Guest Author

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    Hurricane Preparedness

    Now is the time to prepare your community for hurricane season, which occurs from May to November.

    May 17, 2022 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Community Engagement

    Get Ready for Preparedness Month 2021!

    September, National Preparedness Month, is an opportunity for local health departments and Medical Reserve Corps units to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.

    Aug 19, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    New, Illustrated Advice on Sheltering-in-Place Available

    FEMA has released new pictograms to learn where to go, what to do, and how long you should shelter-in-place for 10 types of hazards.

    Jul 06, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Dawn O’Connell Sworn in as New ASPR

    Dawn O’Connell was sworn in June 28 as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' fourth Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).

    Jun 30, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Medical Reserve Corps

    Addressing the Needs of Pets During an Emergency

    This Pet Preparedness Month, we are highlighting three veterinary Medical Reserve Corps units who received Operational Readiness Awards this year.

    Jun 21, 2021 | Beth Hess

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    PARTNER ARTICLES

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    COVID-19, Immunization

    NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination

    Dec 15, 2022 | Nicholas Holmes

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

    Purdue University’s New Water Systems Course Designed to Aid Safe Building Reopening...

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

    Dec 04, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

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    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease, Opportunity

    National Student Response Network Linking Volunteers to Health Departments

    The National Student Response Network (NSRN) is fielding the volunteer needs of hospitals and public health departments and aims to...

    May 20, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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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 collection of new resources that can help stakeholders address...

    Apr 22, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    AMA Telehealth Implementation Playbook

    During a pandemic, healthcare facilities may need telehealth/medicine capabilities. Telehealth policies help to prevent potential...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    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 COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative to move beyond...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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