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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

  • Press Release

    NACCHO Awards Funding to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities in COVID-19...

    Local Health Departments in Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington State Received...

    Dec 08, 2020 | NacchoVoice

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    Training

    Recap: 2020 Preparedness Summit

    On August 25-27, 2020, more than 1,300 attendees—who work in all levels of government (local, state, and federal), emergency...

    Aug 28, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • COVID-19, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist

    Planning for a potential emerging infectious disease pandemic, like COVID-19, is critical to protecting the health and welfare of our...

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Emergency Response

    CDC Releases Updated Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities for State and...

    On October 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the 2018 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and...

    Oct 30, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

  • Tools & Resources, Air Quality, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    Wildfire Health and Safety Information and Resources

    Local Health Departments’ Role in Wildfire Response Local health departments are life-saving first responders to natural disasters...

    Jun 27, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    • 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

    Press Release

    NACCHO Awards Funding to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities in COVID-19 Local Preparedness Planning, Mitigation and Recovery Efforts

    Local Health Departments in Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington State Received Awards

    Dec 08, 2020 | NacchoVoice

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    Training

    Recap: 2020 Preparedness Summit

    On August 25-27, 2020, more than 1,300 attendees—who work in all levels of government (local, state, and federal), emergency management, volunteer organizations, healthcare coalitions, and academia—participated in the first ever virtual Preparedness Summit.

    Aug 28, 2020 | Beth Hess

    COVID-19, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist

    Planning for a potential emerging infectious disease pandemic, like COVID-19, is critical to protecting the health and welfare of our nation. To assist state, local, tribal, and territorial partners in their planning efforts, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has developed the COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist. It identifies specific activities your […]

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Emergency Response

    CDC Releases Updated Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities for State and Local Public Health

    On October 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the 2018 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities: National Standards for State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Public Health. CDC originally published the 15 capabilities in 2011, and has been working with other federal agencies, state and local public health agencies, and national partners […]

    Oct 30, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Tools & Resources, Air Quality, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    Wildfire Health and Safety Information and Resources

    Local Health Departments’ Role in Wildfire Response Local health departments are life-saving first responders to natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods and earthquakes, as well as to other public health emergencies such as disease outbreaks, major accidents and terrorist attacks. The nearly 3,000 local health departments across our nation stand ready to help protect...

    Jun 27, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

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    Upcoming Events

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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

    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

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