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Ready or Not? TFAH Releases 2017 Assessment of Public Health Preparedness

In the world of preparedness and response, 2017 was marked by several historic and catastrophic incidents. Hurricanes took center...

Jan 09, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

Climate Change, Extreme Weather, Success Story

From the Field Report on Hurricane Recovery Reflections

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) worked with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to publish a “dispatch” in NACCHO’s From the Field column in the journal Health Security. The report details NYC DOHMH’s reflections on the first-ever public health deployments in support of Puerto Rico and the U.S. […]

Oct 11, 2018

Extreme Weather, Social Determinants of Health

From ASPR: Healing and Hope for Children after a Hurricane

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has spent the last year working with partners from across Puerto Rico, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, other HHS divisions, and other federal agencies to strengthen health and social services as organizations recover from Maria and build new plans so they are […]

Sep 28, 2018

Extreme Weather

Hurricane Florence Update and Resources

Refer to the following information for updates on Hurricane Florence and corresponding resources. Florence has been upgraded to a Category 4 Hurricane Tropical Depression Florence – center is over central Ohio Valley moving a little faster as it moves northeast. Wind speed 25 mph. Flash flood warnings are in effect for many counties. Rain is […]

Sep 18, 2018

Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

NACCHO Activates for Hurricanes: Information and Resources

As of 9/26/18 NACCHO deactivated its incident command for hurricane Florence. We continue to engage with federal and local partners on Florence recovery efforts and monitor other emerging weather events. Local health departments impacted by storms that have critical issues and needs related to hurricane response that they would like brought forward to federal partners should […]

Sep 13, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

Funding Opportunity, Emergency Response, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

AIDS United Offers Funding Opportunity to Address Growing Needs of Agencies Serving the HIV Community

In response to the destruction from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, AIDS United has made funds available to assist in meeting the immediate, urgent, and ongoing needs of HIV organizations serving people living with and people who are at risk for HIV/AIDS. The intent of the funding is to ensure HIV-related agencies impacted by hurricanes […]

Jul 20, 2018

All of Us

2018 Preparedness Summit Second plenary session—“Strengthening Health Security: Visions for a Prepared and Resilient Nation”

The second plenary session convened leaders from the U.S. government to discuss their visions for a more resilient nation. Dr. Umair Shah, executive director of Harris County Public Health, moderated the session. Shah kicked off the session with this observation, “There is one certainty. [Extraordinary] events will occur and we need to be ready when […]

Jun 27, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

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

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

Ready or Not? TFAH Releases 2017 Assessment of Public Health Preparedness

In the world of preparedness and response, 2017 was marked by several historic and catastrophic incidents. Hurricanes took center stage causing severe flooding, infrastructure damage, injury, and in some cases, loss of life, in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and throughout the Caribbean and gulf coast. The western United States also contended […]

Jan 09, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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