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Health Department Perspectives Needed for Cybersecurity Committee

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), in coordination...

Dec 19, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

Opportunity, Recommendations

Why Participating in the 2019 Preparedness Summit is an Investment in Your Agency and Community

Registration is now open for the 2019 Preparedness Summit! Save $100 by registering before Feb. 8, 2019. The summit will take place March 26-29 at America’s Center Convention Complex (St. Louis Convention Center) in St. Louis, Mo. This year’s theme is “Preparedness Summit 2019: The Evolving Threat Environment.” Participating in the 2019 Preparedness Summit is an […]

Oct 31, 2018

Informatics

Raising Awareness and Taking Action to Address Cybersecurity Preparedness at Local Health Departments

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and is an effort to raise awareness on the continued threats posed by cyberattacks and the activities that are being pursued to protect against future cyberattacks. The Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kirstjen M. Nielsen, recently spoke about DHS’ efforts to protect against threats […]

Oct 26, 2018

Emergency Response, Opportunity

Registration Now Open for the 2019 Preparedness Summit!

Registration is now open for the 2019 Preparedness Summit! Save $100 by registering before Feb. 8, 2019. The summit will take place March 26-29 at America’s Center Convention Complex (St. Louis Convention Center) in St. Louis, Mo. This year’s theme is “Preparedness Summit 2019: The Evolving Threat Environment.” Over the last decade, the nature of […]

Oct 15, 2018

Recommendations, Research & Reports

2019 Preparedness Summit Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to Oct. 14!

NACCHO, in coordination with the Preparedness Summit Planning Committee, invites your agency to contribute to the advancement of our national health security by submitting an abstract for the 2019 Preparedness Summit (March 26-29, 2019 in St. Louis, Mo.). Now more than ever, the public health preparedness community must come together to discover new and creative […]

Oct 12, 2018

Emergency Response

2018 Preparedness Summit Final Plenary Session—“A Troubling Gap: Why Cyber Security Matters to Public Health Emergency Response”

The final plenary session “A Troubling Gap: Why Cyber Security Matters to Public Health Emergency Preparedness” wrapped up the 2018 Preparedness Summit at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Ga. with a panel discussion on why cyberattacks is a public health concern. In this interactive session, moderator Stephen Curren, director, Division of Resilience, Office of Emergency […]

Jul 23, 2018

Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Local Health IT

Cybersecurity Notification: SamSam Ransomware Campaign

A recent wave of cyber “ransomware” attacks known as SamSam has impacted healthcare and governmental organizations throughout the country. The following unclassified summary of SamSam was adapted from a report developed by the Healthcare Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (HCCIC), in coordination with the HHS Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC). In 2018, there have...

Apr 06, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

Emergency Response

Register for the 2018 Preparedness Summit to Hear from These Speakers!

Register now for the 2018 Preparedness Summit through April 15 to participate in the first and longest running national conference on public health preparedness. The summit will take place April 17-20 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Ga. This year’s theme is “Strengthening National Health Security: Mastering Ordinary Responses, Building Resilience for Extraordinary Events.”...

Mar 14, 2018 | NacchoVoice

Emergency Response, Opportunity

Last Day to Save $100 on Registration for 2018 Preparedness Summit!

Today is the last day to register for the 2018 Preparedness Summit early bird registration. This year’s summit will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Ga., April 17-20, 2018. The theme is: Strengthening National Health Security: Mastering Ordinary Responses, Building Resilience for Extraordinary Events.” Register today to save $100! Register for the summit to attend […]

Mar 02, 2018 | NacchoVoice

Health Department Perspectives Needed for Cybersecurity Committee

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), in coordination with NACCHO, is seeking to learn more about the needs of public health and healthcare organizations related to cybersecurity preparedness. As part of this project, NACCHO and ASPR will set up a committee of federal, state, and […]

Dec 19, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

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COVID-19, Immunization

NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination

Dec 15, 2022 | Nicholas Holmes

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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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