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New Online Radiation Emergency Training for Poison Control Professionals
In response to requests from Poison center (PC) professionals on additional training when informing the public on radiation-related...
Oct 14, 2016 | Raymond Puerini
Prepare Together: Working Towards Safe and Resilient Communities
By Tahlia Gousse, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and...
Sep 26, 2016 | Tahlia Gousse
New York, New Jersey Bombings: Community Preparedness Resources for...
In the aftermath of this Saturday’s active explosions, now likely linked to a joint terrorist attack, occurring in Seaside Park, New...
Sep 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Incident Management Workgroup August Report
The first 2016-2017 project year meeting for the Incident Management Workgroup was held on August 22, 2016. During this meeting,...
Sep 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Taking a Global Approach to Preparedness
By Chelsea Gridley-Smith, PhD, NACCHO Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control...
Sep 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Accessible, Multi-Language Behavioral Health Videos for Use at Response Sites
NACCHO, in collaboration with the Northeast Texas Public Health District and the City of El Paso Department of Public Health,...
Aug 02, 2016 | Raymond Puerini
Summer is Coming: Resources to Keep Your Community Safe
By Elizabeth Brasington, NACCHO Marketing/ Communications Intern Summer is almost here which means more fun in the sun. Whether it’s...
Jun 17, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
“Not if, but When”: Experts Share Latest Zika Response Activities
By Andrea Grenadier, Communications Specialist, NACCHO Representatives from major public health organizations addressed attendees at...
May 02, 2016 | Mary Hodges
Lessons from Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters: An Interview with...
Coordinated by Susan Sloan, Performance Management Specialist, Whatcom County (WA) Health Department and NACCHO Risk Communications...
Apr 27, 2016 | Guest Author
New Online Radiation Emergency Training for Poison Control ProfessionalsIn response to requests from Poison center (PC) professionals on additional training when informing the public on radiation-related inquires, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released free online training. Categorized by five modules, these presentations aim to train PC staff on reacting appropriately and sharing vital information in the event of a radiation […] Oct 14, 2016 | Raymond Puerini |
Prepare Together: Working Towards Safe and Resilient CommunitiesBy Tahlia Gousse, 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 departments and […] Sep 26, 2016 | Tahlia Gousse |
New York, New Jersey Bombings: Community Preparedness Resources for Terrorism-Related IncidentsIn the aftermath of this Saturday’s active explosions, now likely linked to a joint terrorist attack, occurring in Seaside Park, New Jersey and Chelsea, New York – NACCHO remains committed to providing resources for organizations to help in their response to this ongoing public health challenge. To support its member public health departments, NACCHO provides […] Sep 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Incident Management Workgroup August ReportThe first 2016-2017 project year meeting for the Incident Management Workgroup was held on August 22, 2016. During this meeting, workgroup members discussed and set goals and objectives for the new project year. One of the new project goals is to increase partnership with local businesses in preparing for and responding to incidents. Another goal focuses on […] Sep 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Taking a Global Approach to PreparednessBy Chelsea Gridley-Smith, PhD, NACCHO 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 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Accessible, Multi-Language Behavioral Health Videos for Use at Response SitesNACCHO, in collaboration with the Northeast Texas Public Health District and the City of El Paso Department of Public Health, developed a series of behavioral health videos, available in both Spanish and English. These videos aim to provide first responders, children, and the general public with strategies on stress management and coping mechanisms in the aftermath of a disaster […] Aug 02, 2016 | Raymond Puerini |
Summer is Coming: Resources to Keep Your Community SafeBy Elizabeth Brasington, NACCHO Marketing/ Communications Intern Summer is almost here which means more fun in the sun. Whether it’s camping, hiking, swimming, or barbequing, your community will be spending time outside, and keeping them safe from extreme heat and vector-borne diseases is critical. NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have […] Jun 17, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
“Not if, but When”: Experts Share Latest Zika Response ActivitiesBy Andrea Grenadier, Communications Specialist, NACCHO Representatives from major public health organizations addressed attendees at the 2016 Preparedness Summit in a late-breaking session that succinctly addressed the threats of Zika virus disease, as well as the latest scientific information and front-line response activities from both states and the federal government. The numbers growing... May 02, 2016 | Mary Hodges |
Lessons from Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters: An Interview with Ana-Marie Jones, Part 2Coordinated by Susan Sloan, Performance Management Specialist, Whatcom County (WA) Health Department and NACCHO Risk Communications and Information Sharing Workgroup member; Interview by Eric E. Holdeman, Principal, Eric Holdeman & Associates. Ana-Marie Jones is the Executive Director of CARD – Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters, a nonprofit located in Alameda County, CA.... Apr 27, 2016 | Guest Author |
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