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CDC Introduces CRC SimPLER

The CDC has released the CRC SimPLER, a free, publicly available, online tool to help state and local emergency and public health...

Dec 03, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • COVID-19, Medical Reserve Corps

    Fostering Volunteer Resiliency

    Weekly since March the Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps Resiliency Team has sent unit volunteers a mental wellness tip sheet...

    Oct 28, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Healthy Living & Prevention

    Coping with Stress and Compassion Fatigue

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Technical Assistance Center has developed a number of resources...

    Oct 14, 2020 | Beth Hess

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    Training

    Recap: 2020 Preparedness Summit

    On August 25-27, 2020, more than 1,300 attendees—who work in all levels of government (local, state, and federal), emergency...

    Aug 28, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 30-April 3)

    March 30, 2020 CDC Updates (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/)  COVID-19 Patient Impact and Hospital Capacity Module New...

    Apr 02, 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

  • Behavioral Health, Emergency Response, Opportunity

    SAMHSA Announces Disaster Response Grant Programs

    SAMHSA is accepting applications for two separate Disaster Response Grant Programs – School-Based Services and Services for Adults....

    Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Community Engagement

    MMWR: Participation in Community Preparedness Programs in HSOs and FBOs

    With training from health departments, human services organizations and houses of worship can be neighborhood assets in preparing for...

    Sep 05, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather, Food Safety & Inspection, Mental Health

    Hurricane Season Ready: Preparedness and Response Resources

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and is ready to assist...

    Aug 28, 2019 | Katie Dwyer

    • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    CDC Introduces CRC SimPLER

    The CDC has released the CRC SimPLER, a free, publicly available, online tool to help state and local emergency and public health planners prepare for setting up community reception centers (CRCs) to monitor people following a large-scale radiation emergency.

    Dec 03, 2020 | Beth Hess

    COVID-19, Medical Reserve Corps

    Fostering Volunteer Resiliency

    Weekly since March the Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps Resiliency Team has sent unit volunteers a mental wellness tip sheet with a focus on a particular issue.

    Oct 28, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Healthy Living & Prevention

    Coping with Stress and Compassion Fatigue

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Technical Assistance Center has developed a number of resources to help outreach workers and other disaster behavioral health professionals cope with stress and compassion fatigue associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Oct 14, 2020 | Beth Hess

    2020 Recap Graphic website
    Training

    Recap: 2020 Preparedness Summit

    On August 25-27, 2020, more than 1,300 attendees—who work in all levels of government (local, state, and federal), emergency management, volunteer organizations, healthcare coalitions, and academia—participated in the first ever virtual Preparedness Summit.

    Aug 28, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 30-April 3)

    March 30, 2020 CDC Updates (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/)  COVID-19 Patient Impact and Hospital Capacity Module New Report from MMWR on SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Skilled Nursing Facility Residents DHS Updates: Updated Critical Infrastructure Guidance  FDA Updates: Consumer Update: Safely Using Hand Sanitizer AFDO Updates: Webinar – Boots on the Ground Reports from...

    Apr 02, 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

    Behavioral Health, Emergency Response, Opportunity

    SAMHSA Announces Disaster Response Grant Programs

    SAMHSA is accepting applications for two separate Disaster Response Grant Programs – School-Based Services and Services for Adults. The purpose of each grant program is to provide mental and substance use disorder treatment, crisis counseling, and other related supports to children in school-based settings and adults impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael; Typhoon Mangkhut; Super […]

    Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Community Engagement

    MMWR: Participation in Community Preparedness Programs in HSOs and FBOs

    With training from health departments, human services organizations and houses of worship can be neighborhood assets in preparing for and recovering from public health emergencies.

    Sep 05, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather, Food Safety & Inspection, Mental Health

    Hurricane Season Ready: Preparedness and Response Resources

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and is ready to assist and support local health departments with response and recovery efforts. This page will be updated continually. Please reach out to NACCHO’s Preparedness team for additional updates or assistance. Local health departments are life-saving first responders to...

    Aug 28, 2019 | Katie Dwyer

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    Join the first and longest-running national conference on public health preparedness, April 29-2, 2025, in San Antonio, TX.

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    Join NACCHO and HSP for a webinar on workforce enhancement.

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    Emergency Response, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Opportunity, Training

    Now Recruiting for NACCHO's Virtual Learning Collaborative for the Inclusion of MCH...

    New opportunity designed to cross-train maternal and child health and emergency preparedness and response professionals.

    Nov 14, 2024 | Elana Filipos

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    COVID-19, Immunization

    NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination

    Dec 15, 2022 | Nicholas Holmes

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    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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