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National Preparedness Month Spotlight: Administrative Preparedness

Throughout National Preparedness Month, many local health departments will remind their communities about the importance of personal...

Sep 19, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

  • June 2017 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group Report

    In June, the PPAG welcomed five new members representing local public health in Alabama, Kentucky, New Mexico, Alaska, and Indiana....

    Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

  • Preparedness Profile

    The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Landscape: Findings from the 2016...

    In June 2016, NACCHO conducted the second Preparedness Profile assessment to gather information about preparedness trends and emerging...

    Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

  • Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup March 2017 Report

    The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on March 28, 2017. Representatives from...

    Apr 17, 2017 | Sarah Summers

  • Recruiting LHD Staff: 2017-2018 NACCHO Preparedness Workgroups

    Recruitment for 2017-2018 NACCHO advisory groups (i.e., committees and workgroups), including six Preparedness workgroups, starts on...

    Mar 31, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    • Informatics, Preparedness Profile, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    Infographic: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Across the U.S.

    In December 2018, NACCHO released the 2018 Preparedness Profile, which describes the landscape of public health emergency preparedness across the United States. The assessment gathers information about preparedness trends and emerging issues at local health departments (LHDs) to provide an evidence-based foundation for future public health preparedness initiatives. The results of the 2018...

    Jun 18, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Awards & Recognition, Community Resilience, Medical Countermeasures

    Deadline Extended! 2019 National Health Security Award Due May 10

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) are pleased to announce the fourth annual National Health Security Award! This award recognizes local health departments that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing...

    Apr 30, 2019

    Emergency Response, Hazards & Health Effects, Preparedness Profile

    The Landscape of Local Public Health Preparedness: Findings from the 2018 Preparedness Profile Assessment

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has released the 2018 Preparedness Profile assessment describing the landscape of public health emergency preparedness across the United States. The assessment gathers information about preparedness trends and emerging issues at local health departments (LHDs) to provide an evidentiary foundation for future public health...

    Dec 20, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Awards & Recognition, Medical Countermeasures

    Apply for the 2018 National Health Security Award!

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) are pleased to announce the third annual National Health Security Award! This award recognizes local health departments that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing health security-related initiatives within their jurisdictions....

    Mar 22, 2018

    National Preparedness Month Spotlight: Administrative Preparedness

    Throughout National Preparedness Month, many local health departments will remind their communities about the importance of personal and family preparedness. NACCHO encourages local health departments (LHDs) to also take the opportunity to assess their health departments’ internal preparedness for all-hazards threats, including administrative preparedness. Administrative preparedness is the...

    Sep 19, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

    June 2017 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group Report

    In June, the PPAG welcomed five new members representing local public health in Alabama, Kentucky, New Mexico, Alaska, and Indiana. NACCHO’s Government Affairs team provided an overview of legislative and policy updates including the FY18 budget request, efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and potential impacts to the Hospital Preparedness Program and […]

    Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

    Preparedness Profile

    The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Landscape: Findings from the 2016 Preparedness Profile Assessment

    In June 2016, NACCHO conducted the second Preparedness Profile assessment to gather information about preparedness trends and emerging issues at local health departments (LHDs). The results from this assessment provide a better understanding of the strengths, gaps, and opportunities in local public health preparedness. Furthermore, its findings inform priorities at the local, state, and national...

    Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

    Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup March 2017 Report

    The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on March 28, 2017. Representatives from National Health Security Preparedness Index (NHSPI) made a brief presentation including history and background of the index and provided an update on the newest release of the index.  NHSPI also provided information on their Preparedness Innovator Challenge, […]

    Apr 17, 2017 | Sarah Summers

    Recruiting LHD Staff: 2017-2018 NACCHO Preparedness Workgroups

    Recruitment for 2017-2018 NACCHO advisory groups (i.e., committees and workgroups), including six Preparedness workgroups, starts on April 3, 2017 and goes through May 5, 2017. NACCHO advisory groups are a primary and recognized vehicle for identifying the opportunities and challenges facing local health departments (LHDs) and the field at large. NACCHO members from all areas of […]

    Mar 31, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

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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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