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Announcing the 2016 PPHR Recognition Recipients: Exemplifying the Nation’s Best in...
In the past year, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) recognized...
Jan 30, 2017 | Madison Ferraro
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) December Report
During the month of December, NACCHO staff leading Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) efforts facilitated PPHR final review calls with...
Jan 25, 2017 | Madison Ferraro
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) November Report
During the month of November, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) applicants responded to reviewer requests for additional evidence...
Jan 25, 2017 | Madison Ferraro
Deadline Extended: 2016-17 National Health Security Awards
Jan 24, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
A Year in Review: The Best of NACCHO Preparedness
From the onset of Zika virus disease to international acts of violence related to terrorism, to the worst global migrant crisis since...
Jan 03, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
NACCHO Honors Local Health Departments: Exemplary Emergency Preparedness Model and...
By Chelsea Gridley-Smith, NACCHO Program Analyst By creating the Model Practice and Promising Practice Program, the National...
Nov 11, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Project Public Health Ready October Report
During the month of October, NACCHO staff held the Annual Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Review Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana...
Nov 02, 2016 | Madison Ferraro
CMS Announces New Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Healthcare Organizations
By Katie Dwyer, MSPH, NACCHO Director Earlier this month marked National Primary Care Week (October 3-7, 2016). This annual observance...
Oct 28, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Announcing the 2016-2017 National Health Security Awards Program
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and...
Oct 21, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Announcing the 2016 PPHR Recognition Recipients: Exemplifying the Nation’s Best in Public Health PreparednessIn the past year, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) recognized 34 local and regional public health agencies for their ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. Six agencies from Florida, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia earned PPHR recognition for […] Jan 30, 2017 | Madison Ferraro |
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) December ReportDuring the month of December, NACCHO staff leading Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) efforts facilitated PPHR final review calls with each review team to finalize their reassessed scores and comments based on the new application materials all applicants provided. The NACCHO team also worked to develop recognition materials for each applicant based on the outcome […] Jan 25, 2017 | Madison Ferraro |
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) November ReportDuring the month of November, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) applicants responded to reviewer requests for additional evidence generated after the in-person review meeting. PPHR reviewers then reassessed their scores for these elements based on the new materials applicants provided, with NACCHO staff providing technical assistance. Reviewers will discuss their adjusted scores with their... Jan 25, 2017 | Madison Ferraro |
Deadline Extended: 2016-17 National Health Security AwardsJan 24, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
A Year in Review: The Best of NACCHO PreparednessFrom the onset of Zika virus disease to international acts of violence related to terrorism, to the worst global migrant crisis since World War II, the year 2016 brought a whole new meaning to the importance of public health emergency preparedness. Throughout the last twelve months, NACCHO has worked diligently in collaboration with many of […] Jan 03, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
NACCHO Honors Local Health Departments: Exemplary Emergency Preparedness Model and Promising PracticesBy Chelsea Gridley-Smith, NACCHO Program Analyst By creating the Model Practice and Promising Practice Program, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) recognizes the best local public health practices in the country. This initiative was designed to inspire continued innovation and highlight local health departments already making significant strides in the field.... Nov 11, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Project Public Health Ready October ReportDuring the month of October, NACCHO staff held the Annual Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Review Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana from October 18-19. At the meeting, 51 PPHR reviewers came together to finalize their evaluations and requests for additional evidence for the 42 PPHR applications that are currently under review. During the meeting, reviewers […] Nov 02, 2016 | Madison Ferraro |
CMS Announces New Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Healthcare OrganizationsBy Katie Dwyer, MSPH, NACCHO Director Earlier this month marked National Primary Care Week (October 3-7, 2016). This annual observance focuses on improving access and equity for all Americans, including those most medically vulnerable, usually using Medicare or Medicaid to cover their health needs. When considering national preparedness requirements for recipients of these programs, the Centers... Oct 28, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Announcing the 2016-2017 National Health Security Awards ProgramThe 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 second annual National Health Security Awards Program. This national honor recognizes local health departments (LHDs) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing health security-related initiatives... Oct 21, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
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