COMMUNITY HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS PREPAREDNESS
Popular Categories
Advocacy Press Releases Podcast Events
Grid List

Ready or Not? TFAH Releases 2017 Assessment of Public Health Preparedness

In the world of preparedness and response, 2017 was marked by several historic and catastrophic incidents. Hurricanes took center...

Jan 09, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

  • Now Accepting Abstracts: 2018 Preparedness Summit

              NACCHO in coordination with the Preparedness Summit Planning Committee, invites health departments,...

    Sep 12, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • ASPR and NACCHO Work to Advance National Health Security through Local Stakeholder...

    National health security (NHS) refers to the level of national preparedness and resiliency in the face of health threats or incidents...

    Sep 06, 2017 | Danielle Chatelain

  • The HHS emPOWER Initiative: Emergency Preparedness Tools Addressing the Needs of...

    For the millions who rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment, oxygen tank services, dialysis services, and home health...

    Sep 21, 2016 | Geoffrey Mwaungulu, Jr.

    • Medical Reserve Corps

    Governor Baker Proclaims Saturday, April 6 as Massachusetts Medical Reserve Corps Day!

    Below is a press release published on March 29, 2019 by the Town of Westford Board of Health in Massachussetts. On Thursday March 28, Governor Baker issued a proclamation to designate Saturday, April 6, 2019 as the first-ever Massachusetts Medical Reserve Corps Day. This special recognition honors volunteers in 38 MRC units across the Bay […]

    Apr 05, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Food Safety & Inspection

    USDA Offers Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by “Bomb Cyclone”

    In response to the “bomb cyclone” in the Midwest, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published food safety tips for people in the areas affected. See additional food safety resources from FSIS below. FSIS’ YouTube video “Food Safety During Power Outages” has instructions for keeping frozen and […]

    Mar 18, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    EPA Sharing Emergency Response Tools and Case Studies at 2019 Preparedness Summit

    This blog post was written by: Dr. Sarah Taft, Division Director (Acting) for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Homeland Security Research Center Large-scale disruptions from intentional chemical, biological, and radiological contamination events, natural disasters like hurricanes, or industrial accidents such as oil spills cause devastating effects on human health and the...

    Mar 14, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    NACCHO Activates for Hurricanes: Information and Resources

    As of 9/26/18 NACCHO deactivated its incident command for hurricane Florence. We continue to engage with federal and local partners on Florence recovery efforts and monitor other emerging weather events. Local health departments impacted by storms that have critical issues and needs related to hurricane response that they would like brought forward to federal partners should […]

    Sep 13, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Extreme Weather

    Hurricane Lane in Eastern Pacific: Resources and Information

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting that Hurricane Lane may impact the Hawaiian Islands at the end of the week of August 20. Heavy rainfall, potentially leading to flooding is expected. The federal government is monitoring and deploying assets in preparation for Hurricane Lane, and the HHS Healthcare and Public Health Sector […]

    Aug 21, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Ready or Not? TFAH Releases 2017 Assessment of Public Health Preparedness

    In the world of preparedness and response, 2017 was marked by several historic and catastrophic incidents. Hurricanes took center stage causing severe flooding, infrastructure damage, injury, and in some cases, loss of life, in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and throughout the Caribbean and gulf coast. The western United States also contended […]

    Jan 09, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Now Accepting Abstracts: 2018 Preparedness Summit

              NACCHO in coordination with the Preparedness Summit Planning Committee, invites health departments, partner agencies and other emergency preparedness stakeholders to contribute to the advancement of U.S. national health security by submitting an abstract for the 2018 Preparedness Summit (April 17-20, 2018 in Atlanta, GA). Now more than ever, the public health...

    Sep 12, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    ASPR and NACCHO Work to Advance National Health Security through Local Stakeholder Engagement

    National health security (NHS) refers to the level of national preparedness and resiliency in the face of health threats or incidents with potentially negative health consequences.  Such threats include incidents like severe weather, infectious disease outbreaks, hazardous material exposure, or acts of terrorism, each of which, whether naturally occurring or human-made, can result in widespread...

    Sep 06, 2017 | Danielle Chatelain

    The HHS emPOWER Initiative: Emergency Preparedness Tools Addressing the Needs of Energy Dependent, At-Risk Populations

    For the millions who rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment, oxygen tank services, dialysis services, and home health services; power outages are almost always life-threatening. Oftentimes, these individuals are forced to seek care during these potentially hazardous conditions, resulting in surge events, which may place additional strain on the resources of local health departments and...

    Sep 21, 2016 | Geoffrey Mwaungulu, Jr.

    3 Newsletters1200 1

    Upcoming Events

    Apr 30

    Calendar
    In Person

    2024 Public Health Law Practitioners Convening

    Empowering Public Health Through Law and Policy

    Register

    May 01

    Calendar
    Online

    Opioid Settlement Funds for Overdose Prevention Campaigns

    Join our impactful webinar to explore community-centered strategies for combating the opioid crisis.

    Register

    Jul 23

    Calendar
    Hybrid

    NACCHO360 2024

    The largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States.

    Register

    See Full Calendar

    PARTNER ARTICLES

    2 Year COVIN graphic
    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

    NSRN logo
    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

    2020 04 27 15 21 31 COVID 19 Alternate Care Site Resources ASPR TRACIE
    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

    More NACCHO Blogs

    Stories from the Field

    Stories from the Field provides a means for local health departments to share their experiences and demonstrate the value of public health.

    NACCHO Voice

    This blog embodies NACCHO's mission to empower local health departments and drive positive change.

    The Essential Elements of Local Public Health

    The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious Disease portfolios.
    Back to Top