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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

  • Public Health Emergency Declared for Opioid Epidemic

    On Friday, the White House declared a public health emergency for the opioid epidemic. A public health emergency lasts 90 days and no...

    Oct 30, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

  • New NYC Health Department Report: Health Care System Preparedness

    In response to proposed federal budget cuts, the New York City (NYC) Department’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response...

    Aug 09, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Preparedness Profile

    The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Landscape: Findings from the 2016...

    In June 2016, NACCHO conducted the second Preparedness Profile assessment to gather information about preparedness trends and emerging...

    Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

  • International Ransomware Campaign Impacting Healthcare and Public Health Sector...

    The U.S. government is aware of an international ransomware campaign that may be affecting Healthcare and Public Health Sector assets...

    Jun 28, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

  • Seeking Applicants: Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Reviewer Recruitment is Open!

    NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) is currently seeking national reviewers for the Fall 2017 review of local health...

    Jun 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • NACCHO Releases Research Brief Highlighting Local Health Department Emergency...

    In January 2017, NACCHO released findings from the 2016 National Profile of Local Health Departments, a comprehensive survey of local...

    May 23, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

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    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

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    What it Means to be a Project Public Health Ready State Lead

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) is the National Association of County and City Health Official’s (NACCHO) criteria-based recognition program that assesses local health departments’ (LHDs) capability and capacity to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. PPHR aims to protect and strengthen the public health infrastructure by equipping LHDs with tools to […]

    Mar 19, 2018

    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

    Public Health Emergency Declared for Opioid Epidemic

    On Friday, the White House declared a public health emergency for the opioid epidemic. A public health emergency lasts 90 days and no additional federal funds will be released. Local health departments play a critical role in supporting the prevention of prescription and illicit drug overdoses and ensuring appropriate prescribing. City, county, metropolitan, district, and tribal […]

    Oct 30, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

    New NYC Health Department Report: Health Care System Preparedness

    In response to proposed federal budget cuts, the New York City (NYC) Department’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response recently released their inaugural annual report on Health Care System Preparedness. The purpose of this report is to demonstrate the critical efforts made possible with emergency preparedness funding that is in danger of being cut by $163 million in […]

    Aug 09, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Preparedness Profile

    The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Landscape: Findings from the 2016 Preparedness Profile Assessment

    In June 2016, NACCHO conducted the second Preparedness Profile assessment to gather information about preparedness trends and emerging issues at local health departments (LHDs). The results from this assessment provide a better understanding of the strengths, gaps, and opportunities in local public health preparedness. Furthermore, its findings inform priorities at the local, state, and national...

    Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

    International Ransomware Campaign Impacting Healthcare and Public Health Sector (UPDATED)

    The U.S. government is aware of an international ransomware campaign that may be affecting Healthcare and Public Health Sector assets in addition to other Sectors. The Critical Infrastructure Program within the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has provided the following information and resources. Please feel free to share this information with your health […]

    Jun 28, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

    Seeking Applicants: Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Reviewer Recruitment is Open!

    NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) is currently seeking national reviewers for the Fall 2017 review of local health department applications. 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. PPHR aims to protect the public’s […]

    Jun 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    NACCHO Releases Research Brief Highlighting Local Health Department Emergency Preparedness Activities

    In January 2017, NACCHO released findings from the 2016 National Profile of Local Health Departments, a comprehensive survey of local health department (LHD) infrastructure and practice. This newest data was provided by 76% of all LHDs across the United States who responded to the 2016 Profile survey and helped us present a complete and accurate […]

    May 23, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

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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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