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ASPR Reaches Out to Listen to Public and Private Stakeholders on Strengthening the...

More than 100 participants from more than 45 organizations gathered in person or on the phone on January 10 to lend their perspectives...

Feb 06, 2018

  • Healthcare Coalitions as Response Entities

    NACCHO released a fact sheet that describes the role of healthcare coalitions (HCCs) in emergency response. To develop this fact...

    Nov 29, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

  • Host a FEMA Training Course on Health Sector Emergency Preparedness

    The FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness, in collaboration with the HHS ASPR Division of National Healthcare Preparedness Programs,...

    Sep 28, 2017

  • Inside My NACCHO Fellowship Experience: Attending the 2017 Preparedness Summit

    By Tara Lutz, MPH, CHES, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow As a NACCHO fellow I had the opportunity to attend one conference or...

    Jul 27, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • New NACCHO Report: Population Monitoring Data Management during Radiological...

    Radiological emergencies can vary by size and type and result from transportation accidents, nuclear power plant accidents, explosive...

    Jul 26, 2017 | Alexandra Harris

    • Extreme Weather

    Hurricane Lane in Eastern Pacific: Resources and Information

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting that Hurricane Lane may impact the Hawaiian Islands at the end of the week of August 20. Heavy rainfall, potentially leading to flooding is expected. The federal government is monitoring and deploying assets in preparation for Hurricane Lane, and the HHS Healthcare and Public Health Sector […]

    Aug 21, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Behavioral Health, Emergency Response

    Why Including a Behavioral Health Component to an Emergency Preparedness Plan is Critical

    Behavioral health is an essential part of community resilience and recovery from traumatic events, after which individuals and first responders may experience a range of emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive responses. Individuals who had a mental illness (whether diagnosed or not) prior to the event may experience re-triggering or increased severity of symptoms, which could […]

    May 21, 2018

    Rural Health

    CMS Announces First Rural Health Strategy

    On May 8, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the agency’s first Rural Health Strategy intended to provide a proactive approach on healthcare issues to ensure that the nearly one in five individuals who live in rural America have access to high quality, affordable healthcare. The agency-wide Rural Health Strategy, built on […]

    May 09, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Awards & Recognition, Medical Countermeasures

    Apply for the 2018 National Health Security Award!

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) are pleased to announce the third annual National Health Security Award! This award recognizes local health departments that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing health security-related initiatives within their jurisdictions....

    Mar 22, 2018

    ASPR Reaches Out to Listen to Public and Private Stakeholders on Strengthening the Nation’s Health Preparedness

    More than 100 participants from more than 45 organizations gathered in person or on the phone on January 10 to lend their perspectives on how to improve public health and healthcare preparedness. The daylong listening session represented the first time the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has hosted an […]

    Feb 06, 2018

    Healthcare Coalitions as Response Entities

    NACCHO released a fact sheet that describes the role of healthcare coalitions (HCCs) in emergency response. To develop this fact sheet, NACCHO conducted eight different key informant interviews with healthcare coalition representatives from across the country to learn more about the types of responsibilities conferred to the HCCS to respond during emergencies and what types […]

    Nov 29, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

    Host a FEMA Training Course on Health Sector Emergency Preparedness

    The FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness, in collaboration with the HHS ASPR Division of National Healthcare Preparedness Programs, designed a one-day, eight-hour health sector emergency preparedness course to provide training to healthcare providers and suppliers in the achievement of the four core elements outlined in the September 2016 Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and...

    Sep 28, 2017

    Inside My NACCHO Fellowship Experience: Attending the 2017 Preparedness Summit

    By Tara Lutz, MPH, CHES, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow As a NACCHO fellow I had the opportunity to attend one conference or national meeting that aligned with the focus of the Health and Disability Fellowship program. I chose the Preparedness Summit, a conference annually coordinated by a NACCHO-led coalition, which is nationally recognized as both […]

    Jul 27, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    New NACCHO Report: Population Monitoring Data Management during Radiological Emergencies

    Radiological emergencies can vary by size and type and result from transportation accidents, nuclear power plant accidents, explosive radiological dispersal devices (RDDs/ dirty bombs), radiation exposure devices, and improvised nuclear devices (INDs). However, regardless of origin, large scale radiation emergencies, are likely to leave a sizeable group of individuals impacted by radiation...

    Jul 26, 2017 | Alexandra Harris

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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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