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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

  • Hazards & Health Effects

    The Exchange (Nov. 2019): Preparing for and Responding to Chemical Incidents

    The most recent issue of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) TRACIE's The Exchange highlights...

    Nov 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Global Health, Health Ethics & Law

    Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act Signed into Law

    President Donald Trump has signed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPAI) (S. 1379) into law...

    Jul 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Communications & Public Relations, Health Ethics & Law

    Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act headed to the...

    The House of Representatives passed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPAI) (S. 1379). The...

    Jun 13, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    • 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

    Key Accomplishments and Priorities of the NBS

    The National Biodefense Strategy (NBS) aims to advance the U.S. health security enterprise through prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts to combat infectious disease and biological threats.

    Aug 06, 2021 | Shanlynn Bias

    Threats

    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

    Introduction to the National Health Security Strategy and National Biodefense Strategy

    The 21st century health security environment is diverse, complex, and ever changing.

    Jun 02, 2021 | Shanlynn Bias

    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

    Hazards & Health Effects

    The Exchange (Nov. 2019): Preparing for and Responding to Chemical Incidents

    The most recent issue of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) TRACIE's The Exchange highlights lessons learned (from the responder and practitioner perspectives), recent experiences abroad, and updates to federal initiatives that align with the four focus areas listed under Objective 2 of ASPR's National Health Security Strategy (NHSS) Implementation.

    Nov 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Global Health, Health Ethics & Law

    Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act Signed into Law

    President Donald Trump has signed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPAI) (S. 1379) into law following a 9-month delay in the reauthorization that expired September 30, 2018. PAHPAI supports local health department disaster preparedness efforts such as the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant program and Hospital Preparedness Program. The law also...

    Jul 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Communications & Public Relations, Health Ethics & Law

    Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act headed to the President’s Desk

    The House of Representatives passed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPAI) (S. 1379). The Senate passed the legislation on May 16, 2019, and it is now headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The development and passage of PAHPAI has been one of NACCHO’s top advocacy priorities for […]

    Jun 13, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

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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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    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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    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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