Cyber Attack on U.S. Hospital Group Highlights Vulnerability of Critical...

On Monday, August 18th, Community Health Systems, one of the largest U.S. hospital groups, reported that they were the victim of a...

Aug 20, 2014 | Justin Snair

  • Now Available: “Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers: Lessons and...

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), in collaboration...

    Aug 19, 2014 | Admin

  • Ebola in West Africa and the Importance of Local Health Departments to Global Health...

    The current Ebola outbreak in West Africa is receiving intense national and international media attention. This is the largest...

    Aug 12, 2014 | Guest Author

  • New Student Opportunities for Fall 2014: NACCHO Launches Health Policy and Practice...

    For the 2014-2015 academic year, NACCHO has expanded their student opportunities to include the newly developed Local Public Health...

    Aug 12, 2014 | Nicole Dunifon

  • FEMA’s 2014 National Preparedness Report

    The 2014 National Preparedness Report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency marks the third in the series. Required annually by...

    Aug 08, 2014 | Admin

  • NCBRT Educates Charleston First Responders and NACCHO Staff in Response to...

    In-person, on-site training provides unique opportunities for collaborative learning and breaking down barriers across agencies and...

    Aug 08, 2014 | Rachel Schulman

  • Fairfax County MRC Site Visit

    On July 30, the Fairfax County Health Department (VA) hosted NACCHO staff members Alyson Jordan and Kim Grimmick for an MRC site...

    Aug 05, 2014 | Kim Grimmick

  • NACCHO Statement of Policy: Local Health Department and Pharmacy Partnerships

    Strong relationships between pharmacies and state and local health departments can be mutually beneficial and build upon the inherent...

    Aug 05, 2014 | Erin Roberts

  • FEMA Releases 2014-2018 Strategic Plan

    In July, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released its 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan reflects the...

    Aug 04, 2014 | Katie Dwyer

  • Cyber Attack on U.S. Hospital Group Highlights Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure

    On Monday, August 18th, Community Health Systems, one of the largest U.S. hospital groups, reported that they were the victim of a cyber-attack from China, which resulted in the theft of Social Security numbers and other personal data belonging to 4.5 million patients. This attack is the largest of its type involving patient information since the U.S. Department […]

    Aug 20, 2014 | Justin Snair

    Now Available: “Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers: Lessons and Models” journal supplement

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), in collaboration with the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, is pleased to present the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice (JPHMP) supplement entitled “Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers: Lessons and Models.” The full journal […]

    Aug 19, 2014 | Admin

    Ebola in West Africa and the Importance of Local Health Departments to Global Health Security

    The current Ebola outbreak in West Africa is receiving intense national and international media attention. This is the largest outbreak of Ebola ever and impacts a region of Africa that has not previously reported cases. It has spread to four countries (Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria) and sickened 1,848 people (suspected and confirmed cases […]

    Aug 12, 2014 | Guest Author

    New Student Opportunities for Fall 2014: NACCHO Launches Health Policy and Practice Scholars Program

    For the 2014-2015 academic year, NACCHO has expanded their student opportunities to include the newly developed Local Public Health Policy and Practice Scholars Program. This program was designed as a guided, academic, practice-based opportunity for graduate level students in public health, pharmacy, environmental studies, or law to work on policy and practice issues impacting public […]

    Aug 12, 2014 | Nicole Dunifon

    FEMA’s 2014 National Preparedness Report

    The 2014 National Preparedness Report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency marks the third in the series. Required annually by Presidential Policy Directive 8: National Preparedness, the National Preparedness Report summarizes progress in building, sustaining, and delivering the 31 core capabilities described in the National Preparedness Goal. Each year, the National Preparedness Report...

    Aug 08, 2014 | Admin

    NCBRT Educates Charleston First Responders and NACCHO Staff in Response to Biological Threats

    In-person, on-site training provides unique opportunities for collaborative learning and breaking down barriers across agencies and disciplines. On July 15-16, four NACCHO staff had the opportunity to attend one such course at the Charleston County Emergency Management Department in South Carolina. “Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents,” offered on-site by the National Center for...

    Aug 08, 2014 | Rachel Schulman

    Fairfax County MRC Site Visit

    On July 30, the Fairfax County Health Department (VA) hosted NACCHO staff members Alyson Jordan and Kim Grimmick for an MRC site visit. During this site visit, NACCHO staff spoke to the health department’s leadership about their relationship with the MRC unit. This discussion also focused on on-going activities and trainings offered to MRC volunteers […]

    Aug 05, 2014 | Kim Grimmick

    NACCHO Statement of Policy: Local Health Department and Pharmacy Partnerships

    Strong relationships between pharmacies and state and local health departments can be mutually beneficial and build upon the inherent strengths of each sector, especially during public health emergencies. As healthcare professionals, pharmacists already play a critical role in the provision of health and wellness services, in chronic disease management, in health screenings, and in providing...

    Aug 05, 2014 | Erin Roberts

    FEMA Releases 2014-2018 Strategic Plan

    In July, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released its 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan reflects the priorities, objectives, and outcomes FEMA expects to accomplish to provide the best possible support to the American people before, during, and after a disaster. On July 31, NACCHO staff attended a FEMA-hosted webinar on the new strategy. […]

    Aug 04, 2014 | Katie Dwyer

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