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Frontier State Wyoming Prepares for the Total Eclipse

By Kimball Croft, public health response coordinator, Park County Public Health Emergency Response and Audrey Gray, public health...

Oct 26, 2017

Emergency Response, Hazards & Health Effects, Preparedness Profile

The Landscape of Local Public Health Preparedness: Findings from the 2018 Preparedness Profile Assessment

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has released the 2018 Preparedness Profile assessment describing the landscape of public health emergency preparedness across the United States. The assessment gathers information about preparedness trends and emerging issues at local health departments (LHDs) to provide an evidentiary foundation for future public health...

Dec 20, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

Immunization, Influenza

Interim Updated Planning Guidance on Allocating and Targeting Pandemic Influenza Vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Interim Updated Planning Guidance on Allocating and Targeting Pandemic Influenza Vaccine is now live on the CDC website. The guidance is available in a PDF and HTML version, and includes a corresponding checklist that was developed as a tool for state and local planners. This resource can also be […]

Nov 08, 2018

Workforce Development

NACCHO Requests Information on Future State or Regional Preparedness Meetings and Conferences

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Radiation Studies Section, is seeking information on upcoming state and/or regional preparedness meetings or conferences to identify potential sites to host a technical assistance and capacity building workshop on radiation preparedness. The workshop...

Oct 24, 2018

Infectious Disease, Influenza, Training

Infectious Disease Preparedness: Reflections from CDC’s Pandemic Flu Exercise

This post originally appeared on NACCHO’s Essential Elements of Local Public Health blog.  On September 12-14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a pandemic influenza functional exercise in response to a fictional influenza pandemic with federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners. The National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO)...

Oct 05, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

NACCHO is Now Recruiting Reviewers for Project Public Health Ready

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is currently recruiting reviewers for the Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) fall review cycle. PPHR is a criteria-based training and recognition program that assesses local health department (LHD) capacity and capability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. Every year, local […]

Jun 01, 2018

Medical Countermeasures

NACCHO Will Host a Twitter Chat on Radiation Readiness June 5, from 2-3 p.m., ET

Radiation topics make headlines in the national media on a regular basis, yet radiation is not always a topic that is prioritized in public health preparedness efforts. In the 2016 Preparedness Profile Assessment, 30 percent of local public health preparedness coordinators indicated accidental nuclear/radiation releases were among the top three threats they were least prepared […]

May 29, 2018

Funding Opportunity, Emergency Response

DHS FY18 Preparedness Grants

DHS has released their fiscal year (FY) 18 funding opportunities for eight Department of Homeland Security grant programs. Many of the grant programs provide funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to improve the nation’s readiness in preventing, protecting against, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies....

May 21, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

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

Frontier State Wyoming Prepares for the Total Eclipse

By Kimball Croft, public health response coordinator, Park County Public Health Emergency Response and Audrey Gray, public health preparedness manager, Casper-Natrona County Health Department The Great American Eclipse passed through 12 states on August 21, 2017. The direct path of totality for Wyoming started on the western side of state and continued 366 miles to […]

Oct 26, 2017

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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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Gain a deeper understanding of the core concepts of health equity and how to incorporate equity into everyday practices.

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The largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States.

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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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