The Preparedness Brief provides updates and information from NACCHO’s public health preparedness portfolio.
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’...
Apr 30, 2019
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is seeking nominations to replace four current National...
Apr 25, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
Below is a press release published on March 29, 2019 by the Town of Westford Board of Health in Massachussetts. On Thursday March 28,...
Apr 05, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
The RAND Corporation is conducting a study for CDC to develop measures for incident management (response in particular), with a focus...
Mar 21, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
The theme for the 2019 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference is Taking Coalitions to New Heights. Health Care...
On Wednesday, over 80 local, state, and territorial health officials from across the country met with members of congress on Capitol...
Mar 18, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
The Tulsa County Medical Reserve Corps was recently featured in a news story highlighting their excellent animal rescue efforts. Below...
Mar 06, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
Attend Radiation Forum Sessions to Increase Radiation Preparedness Knowledge The 2019 Preparedness Summit is just weeks away! The...
Mar 04, 2019 | Raymond Puerini
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies) is soliciting information to help inform the...
Feb 28, 2019 | Raymond Puerini
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...
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is seeking nominations to replace four current National Biodefense Science Board members whose terms are ending. The Board provides ASPR with expert advice and guidance on scientific, technical, and other matters related to public health emergency preparedness and response. If you are interested in applying, or want to...
Below is a press release published on March 29, 2019 by the Town of Westford Board of Health in Massachussetts. On Thursday March 28, Governor Baker issued a proclamation to designate Saturday, April 6, 2019 as the first-ever Massachusetts Medical Reserve Corps Day. This special recognition honors volunteers in 38 MRC units across the Bay […]
The RAND Corporation is conducting a study for CDC to develop measures for incident management (response in particular), with a focus on health-related emergencies, i.e., emergencies involving a health department/agency at any level from local to national. The project attaches considerable value to consultations with subject matter experts (SMEs) from across sectors and disciplines, and […]
The theme for the 2019 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference is Taking Coalitions to New Heights. Health Care Coalitions (HCCs) are a very real force multiplier for resiliency. They are essential in facilitating a more relevant, timely, effective and efficient response, which in turn improves how affected communities’ needs are met during disasters as well […]
On Wednesday, over 80 local, state, and territorial health officials from across the country met with members of congress on Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to prioritize public health funding. NACCHO board members and staff, the Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representatives from the National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH), and members of the Association of State and...
The Tulsa County Medical Reserve Corps was recently featured in a news story highlighting their excellent animal rescue efforts. Below is an excerpt from the article. TULSA, Oklahoma – Out of a thousand emergency response teams across the country, Tulsa County’s Medical Reserve Corps is one of just seven selected for a national pilot program. The […]
Attend Radiation Forum Sessions to Increase Radiation Preparedness Knowledge The 2019 Preparedness Summit is just weeks away! The Summit will take place March 26-29 at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, MO. This year at the summit, there will be a wide range of sessions and workshops available, including sessions on Radiation Preparedness. […]
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies) is soliciting information to help inform the deliberations of a consensus study committee sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The committee has been charged with conducting a comprehensive review and grading of the evidence for select public health emergency preparedness and response...
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In this webinar, two health departments will share examples of their workforce development activities and the innovative funding used to support them.
Detailed description of national coding conventions, several clinical case studies that will review many of the nuances of correct coding and billing.
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New opportunity designed to cross-train maternal and child health and emergency preparedness and response professionals.
Nov 14, 2024 | Elana Filipos
Dec 15, 2022 | Nicholas Holmes
Purdue is partnering with NACCHO to offer this online course at a discount for local health departments.
Dec 04, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo
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
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
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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