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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

  • COVID-19, Medical Reserve Corps

    Celebrating Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers

    In celebration of National Volunteer Month, and this, National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting just a few of the more than 180,000...

    Apr 22, 2021 | Beth Hess

  • Community Engagement, COVID-19, Medical Reserve Corps

    Combating Social Isolation

    Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units are helping to combat social isolation virtually through call programs.

    Dec 16, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • COVID-19, Immunization, Medical Reserve Corps

    Preparing for Mass Vaccination Whatever the Weather

    While the timing of COVID-19 vaccine availability is still unknown, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units and health departments are...

    Nov 19, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, Medical Reserve Corps

    Gear Up for Preparedness Month 2019!

    National Preparedness Month provides local health department (LHD) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Unit leaders, staff, and volunteers...

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Reviewer Recruitment Open!

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) is currently seeking national reviewers for our Fall 2019 review of local health department...

    Jun 13, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning

    2019 Prep Summit: Prepare for Evolving Threats with the New National Health Security...

    Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and...

    Jan 24, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    NACCHO is Now Recruiting Reviewers for Project Public Health Ready

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is currently recruiting reviewers for the Project Public Health...

    Jun 01, 2018

    • Tools & Resources, Training

    Recap: 2022 Preparedness Summit

    A record number of attendees—more than 2,200—gathered in Atlanta and virtually April 4–7 for the 2022 Preparedness Summit.

    Apr 18, 2022 | 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

    COVID-19, Medical Reserve Corps

    Celebrating Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers

    In celebration of National Volunteer Month, and this, National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting just a few of the more than 180,000 volunteers who have made the incredible work of the MRC network possible.

    Apr 22, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Community Engagement, COVID-19, Medical Reserve Corps

    Combating Social Isolation

    Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units are helping to combat social isolation virtually through call programs.

    Dec 16, 2020 | Beth Hess

    COVID-19, Immunization, Medical Reserve Corps

    Preparing for Mass Vaccination Whatever the Weather

    While the timing of COVID-19 vaccine availability is still unknown, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units and health departments are practicing and planning now for its distribution—including the possibility of administration both indoors and outdoors during cold weather.

    Nov 19, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Medical Reserve Corps

    Gear Up for Preparedness Month 2019!

    National Preparedness Month provides local health department (LHD) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Unit leaders, staff, and volunteers with an opportunity to foster greater community understanding and support for the critical role of local public health in supporting emergency preparedness. By hosting preparedness-themed education and outreach activities throughout September, LHDs and MRC Units...

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Reviewer Recruitment Open!

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) is currently seeking national reviewers for our Fall 2019 review of local health department applications. This is a great opportunity to learn about innovative practices in preparedness, network with colleagues from across the nation, and serve the local public health preparedness community. As a reviewer, you would work on a three-person […]

    Jun 13, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning

    2019 Prep Summit: Prepare for Evolving Threats with the New National Health Security Strategy!

    Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) released the 2019-2022 National Health Security Strategy to provide a vision for strengthening the nation’s ability to prevent, detect, assess, prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies. With the 2019 Preparedness...

    Jan 24, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    NACCHO is Now Recruiting Reviewers for Project Public Health Ready

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is currently recruiting reviewers for the Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) fall review cycle. PPHR is a criteria-based training and recognition program that assesses local health department (LHD) capacity and capability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. Every year, local […]

    Jun 01, 2018

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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

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    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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