New Issue Brief Examines Ways to Plan for Unaccompanied Minors in Shelters

“Planning for Unaccompanied Minors in Shelter Operations,” a new issue brief by NACCHO, provides local health departments...

Nov 25, 2014 | Katie Regan

  • Medical Surge: Promising Practices Using Immediate Bed Availability in Rural...

    Natural disasters, pandemics, and terrorist attacks have the potential to impact hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of...

    Nov 20, 2014 | Nicole Dunifon

  • NACCHO Launches the New Preparedness Coordinators Training and Mentoring Program

    NACCHO is pleased to announce the launch of the New Preparedness Coordinators Training and Mentoring Program. The program will...

    Nov 18, 2014 | Raymond Puerini

  • D.C. Discrimination Complaint Offers Lessons in Inclusion for Emergency Planners

    by Dawn Brantley, Regional Inclusive Emergency Planner, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission In September, Disability Rights...

    Nov 17, 2014 | Guest Author

  • CDC Quarterly Partner Meeting

    CDC convened its second of four public health preparedness and response partner meetings on November 6. The purpose of the meeting was...

    Nov 13, 2014 | Scott Fisher

  • Health Equity Considerations for Local Health Departments’ Ebola Preparedness...

    As local health departments across the United States prepare for more domestic cases of Ebola, health equity considerations have...

    Nov 12, 2014 | Admin

  • Consideration of the Intersection of Local Public Health Emergency Preparedness...

    Nov 06, 2014 | Guest Author

  • Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Centers: Outcomes from the Federal...

    The CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), in collaboration with the Association of Schools and...

    Nov 03, 2014 | Admin

  • Innovation across the MRC Network Helps Local Communities be More Prepared for...

    By Alyson Jordan, MPA, Communications Specialist, and Stacy Stanford, MSPH, Senior Program Analyst, Public Health Preparedness, NACCHO...

    Oct 21, 2014 | Stacy Stanford

  • New Issue Brief Examines Ways to Plan for Unaccompanied Minors in Shelters

    “Planning for Unaccompanied Minors in Shelter Operations,” a new issue brief by NACCHO, provides local health departments (LHDs) and emergency planners with facts about the effects of disaster on minors and ideas about how to plan for their presence in shelters. Minors can quickly become separated from their parents or guardians for numerous reasons during […]

    Nov 25, 2014 | Katie Regan

    Medical Surge: Promising Practices Using Immediate Bed Availability in Rural Communities

    Natural disasters, pandemics, and terrorist attacks have the potential to impact hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of individuals within a community. During such events, those impacted can become ill or injured causing the healthcare system within the community to experience a “surge” of patients. To address the challenge of medical surge, local health […]

    Nov 20, 2014 | Nicole Dunifon

    NACCHO Launches the New Preparedness Coordinators Training and Mentoring Program

    NACCHO is pleased to announce the launch of the New Preparedness Coordinators Training and Mentoring Program. The program will introduce new local preparedness coordinators to guidance documents, support structures, agency resources, and useful tools that will help them with acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their job duties. The program will also include […]

    Nov 18, 2014 | Raymond Puerini

    D.C. Discrimination Complaint Offers Lessons in Inclusion for Emergency Planners

    by Dawn Brantley, Regional Inclusive Emergency Planner, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission In September, Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) filed a complaint against the District of Columbia and its mayor for “multiple, serious failures by Washington, D.C. and Mayor Vincent Gray to address the needs of persons with disabilities in planning for emergencies[1].” This complaint follows...

    Nov 17, 2014 | Guest Author

    CDC Quarterly Partner Meeting

    CDC convened its second of four public health preparedness and response partner meetings on November 6. The purpose of the meeting was to provide updates on key preparedness initiatives happening at CDC and the various national association partners, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Association of State and Territorial Health […]

    Nov 13, 2014 | Scott Fisher

    Health Equity Considerations for Local Health Departments’ Ebola Preparedness Planning: An Interview with Dr. Aletha Maybank

    As local health departments across the United States prepare for more domestic cases of Ebola, health equity considerations have arisen, especially in relation to immigrants from West Africa. With nearly 574,000 West African immigrants living in the United States currently,[1] many individuals have faced instances of discrimination and, like many immigrant communities, may be less […]

    Nov 12, 2014 | Admin

    Consideration of the Intersection of Local Public Health Emergency Preparedness Planning and the Affordable Care Act

    Nov 06, 2014 | Guest Author

    Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Centers: Outcomes from the Federal Investment in Public Health Systems Research to Strengthen Preparedness and Response

    The CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), in collaboration with the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), is pleased to present the Public Health Reports supplement titled, “Outcomes from the Federal Investment in Public Health Systems Research to Strengthen Preparedness and Response.” The full journal supplement is now available […]

    Nov 03, 2014 | Admin

    Innovation across the MRC Network Helps Local Communities be More Prepared for Emerging Threats

    By Alyson Jordan, MPA, Communications Specialist, and Stacy Stanford, MSPH, Senior Program Analyst, Public Health Preparedness, NACCHO NACCHO launched “MRC Connect,” the first social media platform for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), on October 16, presenting a new way for the MRC network to connect with others, share what is happening in nearly 1,000 U.S. […]

    Oct 21, 2014 | Stacy Stanford

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