The Preparedness Brief provides updates and information from NACCHO’s public health preparedness portfolio.
See highlights from the opening day of the 2026 Preparedness Summit.
Apr 20, 2026 | Beth Hess, Anu Varma
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Apr 14, 2026
Learn how the PPHR application serves as a structured roadmap for strengthening preparedness systems, identifying gaps, and improving...
Feb 09, 2026 | Leila Blais
Explore new Chemical Preparedness Tabletop Exercise Toolkits to assist local health departments in preparing for chemical emergencies.
Jan 16, 2026 | Sarah Callahan, Nikita Kheni
Measles resources and updates for local health departments.
Jan 08, 2026 | Tori Ryan
Learn about the start of the new Project Public Health Ready cycle.
Dec 12, 2025 | Leila Blais
See how Austin Public Health engaged its full preparedness team to achieve Project Public Health Ready recognition.
Dec 05, 2025 | Beth Hess
The NYC Health Department shares their experience with Tranquil Passport, a full-scale exercise designed to test preparedness for...
Dec 03, 2025 | Kimberly Nalley
Read highlights from the 2025 Project Public Health Ready National Review Meeting
Nov 19, 2025 | Leila Blais
Learn how the PPHR application serves as a structured roadmap for strengthening preparedness systems, identifying gaps, and improving readiness.
The NYC Health Department shares their experience with Tranquil Passport, a full-scale exercise designed to test preparedness for disease outbreaks.
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Highlights community models that are implementing recommendations from NACCHO’s Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support Blueprint.
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How can we support infection prevention programs in long-term care despite workforce and resource challenges? Find out.
LHDs will better understand assisted living communities, explore considerations for IPC training and outbreak preparedness, and more.
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See how the District of Columbia Medical Reserve Corps supports both national and local-level events.
Jul 17, 2025 | Beth Hess
Learn how an Ohio MRC unit uses a community assessment to identify needs and shape its activities.
Apr 21, 2025 | Beth Hess
See how this New Hampshire Medical Reserve Corps unit's volunteers supports the community and its own sustainability.
Feb 19, 2025 | Beth Hess
Learn how a Virginia Medical Reserve Corps unit is preparing its community to respond to emergencies.
Oct 18, 2024 | Beth Hess
See how this Ohio Medical Reserve Corps unit partners with churches to offer medical screenings and health education.
Jul 17, 2024 | Beth Hess
See how the Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps builds and fosters connections with volunteers through training.
Apr 18, 2024 | Beth Hess
The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious Disease portfolios.
This blog embodies NACCHO's mission to empower local health departments and drive positive change.
Stories from the Field provides a means for local health departments to share their experiences and demonstrate the value of public health.
