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COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist

Planning for a potential emerging infectious disease pandemic, like COVID-19, is critical to protecting the health and welfare of our...

Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Global Health

    COVID-19 News and Resources (Updated Weekly)

    To support the role of local health departments (LHDs) in the COVID-19 response, NACCHO is compiling guidance/news, tools and...

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 16-20)

    March 16, 2020 CDC Updates: Health Alert Network: Information and Guidance about Global Travel on Cruise Ships, Including River...

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 23-27)

    March 23, 2020 CDC Updates: Keeping Children Healthy While Schools are Closed HHS Updates: New Guidelines on Priority Testing (See...

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Coronavirus 2
    Letters & Testimonies, Press Release, Infectious Disease

    Local Health Departments Urge Adoption of Funding to Strengthen Public Health...

    Millions in uncovered costs already incurred as health departments prepare for and respond to potential and confirmed cases

    Mar 01, 2020 | Theresa Spinner

  • Infectious Disease

    CDC Updates: Novel Coronavirus Monitoring & Preparedness

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus in Wuhan...

    Jan 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Webinar, Emergency Response, Hazards & Health Effects

    Webinar Recording: Healthcare Challenges in Chemical Incidents

    HHS ASPR’s Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) hosted a webinar on January 14, 2020 on...

    Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Awards & Recognition, Community Resilience, Medical Countermeasures

    Deadline Extended! 2019 National Health Security Award Due May 10

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’...

    Apr 30, 2019

  • Recommendations

    ASPR Seeking New Members for National Biodefense Science Board 

    The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is seeking nominations to replace four current National...

    Apr 25, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    • COVID-19, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist

    Planning for a potential emerging infectious disease pandemic, like COVID-19, is critical to protecting the health and welfare of our nation. To assist state, local, tribal, and territorial partners in their planning efforts, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has developed the COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist. It identifies specific activities your […]

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Global Health

    COVID-19 News and Resources (Updated Weekly)

    To support the role of local health departments (LHDs) in the COVID-19 response, NACCHO is compiling guidance/news, tools and resources, and training opportunities. This post is updated weekly.

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 16-20)

    March 16, 2020 CDC Updates: Health Alert Network: Information and Guidance about Global Travel on Cruise Ships, Including River Cruises, due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Interim Guidance on Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready “Therefore, CDC, in accordance with its guidance for large events and mass gatherings, recommends that for the next 8 weeks, […]

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 23-27)

    March 23, 2020 CDC Updates: Keeping Children Healthy While Schools are Closed HHS Updates: New Guidelines on Priority Testing (See attachment) DHS Update: Joint Statement on US-Canada Joint Initiative: Temporary Restriction of Travelers Crossing the US-Canada Land Border for Non-Essential Purposes Fact Sheet: DHS Measures on the Border to Limit the Further Spread of Coronavirus […]

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Letters & Testimonies, Press Release, Infectious Disease

    Local Health Departments Urge Adoption of Funding to Strengthen Public Health Capacity to Respond to the COVID-19 Outbreak

    Millions in uncovered costs already incurred as health departments prepare for and respond to potential and confirmed cases

    Mar 01, 2020 | Theresa Spinner

    Infectious Disease

    CDC Updates: Novel Coronavirus Monitoring & Preparedness

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. A number of countries, including the U.S., are actively screening incoming travelers from Wuhan.  Update – February 14, 2020 This week the World Health Organization (WHO) officially named the Novel Coronavirus...

    Jan 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Webinar, Emergency Response, Hazards & Health Effects

    Webinar Recording: Healthcare Challenges in Chemical Incidents

    HHS ASPR’s Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) hosted a webinar on January 14, 2020 on Healthcare Challenges in Chemical Incidents. Recent incidents in the U.S. and abroad have highlighted the need to plan for accidents involving chemicals and emerging chemical threats (e.g., fourth generation agents). There are many resources available for healthcare,...

    Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Awards & Recognition, Community Resilience, Medical Countermeasures

    Deadline Extended! 2019 National Health Security Award Due May 10

    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...

    Apr 30, 2019

    Recommendations

    ASPR Seeking New Members for National Biodefense Science Board 

    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...

    Apr 25, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

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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

    2020 04 27 15 21 31 COVID 19 Alternate Care Site Resources ASPR TRACIE
    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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