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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

  • Training

    Recap: 2021 Preparedness Summit

    The 2021 Preparedness Summit, presented virtually April 13 to 15, offered the 1,100 engaging with the conference a much-needed...

    Apr 16, 2021 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Immunization

    New Educational Website: COVID Vaccine Facts

    The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has launched a new educational website, COVID Vaccine Facts.

    Dec 04, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Webinar, Contact Tracing, COVID-19

    Webinar: NYC Contact Tracing

    This webinar on Tuesday, December 8 at 3:00 pm ET will explore development of the country’s largest citywide contact tracing program.

    Dec 03, 2020 | Beth Hess

    • Extreme Weather, Hazards & Health Effects

    Apply Now: EPA's Let's Talk About Heat Challenge

    Join the Let's Talk About Heat Challenge, launched by the EPA and co-sponsored by partners including NACCHO, to protect public health by raising awareness of health risks from extreme heat.

    Jun 06, 2022 | Anu Varma

    Collaboration

    Looking to the Future: Informing Development of the 2023-2026 NHSS

    As chief health strategists, local health departments (LHDs) must be empowered to cultivate relationships with community partners and ensure operational plans for an all-sector response before a crisis.

    Jan 06, 2022 | Shanlynn Bias, Kathy Deffer, Adriane Casalotti

    Health Security Issues of Concern from the Federal Government Perspective

    The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that there are areas for improvement across our national strategies and has emphasized how crucial collaboration is between the Nation’s communities and stakeholder networks.

    Nov 10, 2021 | Shanlynn Bias

    Threats

    Examining the National Health Security Strategy Through a Local Health Department Lens

    COVID-19 has highlighted health security challenges that need to be addressed in future national strategies, and feedback from stakeholders such as local health departments (LHDs) is critical to the development of these strategies.

    Sep 28, 2021 | Shanlynn Bias

    Health Security Threat Landscape and the Effects of COVID-19

    The United States continues to face diverse and evolving health security threats from a variety of origins such as emerging infectious diseases, natural disasters, and other biological threats.

    Jul 01, 2021 | Shanlynn Bias

    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

    Training

    Recap: 2021 Preparedness Summit

    The 2021 Preparedness Summit, presented virtually April 13 to 15, offered the 1,100 engaging with the conference a much-needed opportunity to share their experiences, learn from others, and mobilize our fields as the enduring COVID-19 pandemic continues to intersect with other crises.

    Apr 16, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Immunization

    New Educational Website: COVID Vaccine Facts

    The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has launched a new educational website, COVID Vaccine Facts.

    Dec 04, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Webinar, Contact Tracing, COVID-19

    Webinar: NYC Contact Tracing

    This webinar on Tuesday, December 8 at 3:00 pm ET will explore development of the country’s largest citywide contact tracing program.

    Dec 03, 2020 | Beth Hess

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    Enhancing Health Communications to Empower Your Outreach

    Andrea Grenadier will share examples of LHD-related success stories and highlight tools and resources you can use to support your communications work.

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    May 23

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    Local Health Official Monthly Engagement Meeting

    A Call to build connection across the LHO community, ensure timely updates, and allow for discussion with federal partners on a regular basis.

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    May 29

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    Creativity, Compliance, and Outreach in Water Safety

    A Model Aquatic Health Code Network webinar featuring Columbus Public Health.

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    May 30

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    Webinar: Intro to Health Equity: Practices and Policies

    Gain a deeper understanding of the core concepts of health equity and how to incorporate equity into everyday practices.

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    Jul 22

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    PHI*con

    PHI*con is a conference focusing on Public Health Informatics, Surveillance, and IT. It will be held July 22-23, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.

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    Jul 23

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    NACCHO360 2024

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

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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

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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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