National Preparedness Month Spotlight: Roadmap to Ready

Just this summer alone, Americans have faced multiple public health threats, including the Zika Virus, west coast wildfires, and most...

Sep 13, 2017 | Madison Ferraro

  • Enhance Your Medical Countermeasure Knowledge at the 2017 Preparedness Summit

    Federal guidance and assessment methods for medical countermeasure (MCM) planning have progressively expanded over the last two...

    Mar 31, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

  • 2017 Preparedness Summit: Full Plenary Schedule

    The full plenary schedule is now available for the 2017 Preparedness Summit, scheduled to take place on April 25-28, 2017 in Atlanta....

    Mar 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • A Tale of Two Floods: Strengthening Local Public Health System Response in Linn...

    By Julie Stephens, BA, Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery Specialist, Linn County Public Health Department Linn County...

    Jan 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • November 2016 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) Report

    The Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) held its four call of the year on November 9, 2016. The meeting’s central presentation...

    Dec 13, 2016 | Porschea Lewis

  • National Preparedness Month 2016: A Look Back

    By Madison Ferraro, NACCHO Senior Program Assistant Each September, as part of National Preparedness Month, preparedness efforts...

    Nov 21, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • An Ideal Match: Mission Ready Packages and the Medical Reserve Corps

      By Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program was created to provide trained...

    Nov 17, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • NACCHO Funding Opportunity: Advancing Local Health Department Administrative...

    By Katie Dwyer, NACCHO Public Health Preparedness Director The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is...

    Nov 01, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Prepare Locally: Leveraging the Medical Reserve Corps as a Local Response Resource

    By Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control...

    Sep 16, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • National Preparedness Month Spotlight: Roadmap to Ready

    Just this summer alone, Americans have faced multiple public health threats, including the Zika Virus, west coast wildfires, and most recently Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. As one of the first lines of defense protecting U.S. communities from emergencies and other major health risks, now more than ever, it is critical that local health departments (LHDs) […]

    Sep 13, 2017 | Madison Ferraro

    Enhance Your Medical Countermeasure Knowledge at the 2017 Preparedness Summit

    Federal guidance and assessment methods for medical countermeasure (MCM) planning have progressively expanded over the last two decades. In response to enhanced capability, more rigorous grant requirements, and emerging health threats, local health departments (LHDs) have continued to develop innovative and inclusive ways for safe and rapid dispensation of medications during emergencies...

    Mar 31, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

    2017 Preparedness Summit: Full Plenary Schedule

    The full plenary schedule is now available for the 2017 Preparedness Summit, scheduled to take place on April 25-28, 2017 in Atlanta. This year’s plenaries will feature conversations with leaders and experts from diverse sectors about issues such as biodefense, technological innovation, and the evolving status of water in the context of national health security. […]

    Mar 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    A Tale of Two Floods: Strengthening Local Public Health System Response in Linn County, Iowa

    By Julie Stephens, BA, Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery Specialist, Linn County Public Health Department Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and serves the state’s second largest county, home to more than 200,000 individuals. Linn County is also home to the Cedar River, which runs across the entire county, dividing the city […]

    Jan 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    November 2016 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) Report

    The Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) held its four call of the year on November 9, 2016. The meeting’s central presentation featured, Christine Kosmos and Todd Talbert, representing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR). They began with an informational update on the Public Health Emergency Preparedness […]

    Dec 13, 2016 | Porschea Lewis

    National Preparedness Month 2016: A Look Back

    By Madison Ferraro, NACCHO Senior Program Assistant Each September, as part of National Preparedness Month, preparedness efforts across the country are celebrated and highlighted. This year, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) chose the theme “The Power of Preparedness”, which focused on preparing globally, preparing to respond, preparing locally, preparing together, and...

    Nov 21, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    An Ideal Match: Mission Ready Packages and the Medical Reserve Corps

      By Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program was created to provide trained medical and non-medical volunteers as support to local public health agencies, emergency preparedness initiatives, and emergency response missions. Since the inception of the program, MRC Volunteers have proven their ability to protect their local communities and...

    Nov 17, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    NACCHO Funding Opportunity: Advancing Local Health Department Administrative Preparedness Capacity

    By Katie Dwyer, NACCHO Public Health Preparedness Director The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is pleased to announce the Resources for Administrative Preparedness Implementation and Development (RAPID) funding opportunity for local health departments (LHDs). This project aims to improve administrative preparedness in local communities by funding LHD projects in...

    Nov 01, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Prepare Locally: Leveraging the Medical Reserve Corps as a Local Response Resource

    By Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is highlighting five themes for each week of September, emphasizing the various aspects of effective preparedness. Each week, the NACCHO Preparedness team is authoring a blog to promote the theme and provide local health […]

    Sep 16, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

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