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ASPR Reaches Out to Listen to Public and Private Stakeholders on Strengthening the...

More than 100 participants from more than 45 organizations gathered in person or on the phone on January 10 to lend their perspectives...

Feb 06, 2018

  • Submit an Abstract for Healthy Aging Summit

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and American College of Preventative Medicine are offering an opportunity to...

    Jan 30, 2018

  • Host a FEMA Training Course on Health Sector Emergency Preparedness

    The FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness, in collaboration with the HHS ASPR Division of National Healthcare Preparedness Programs,...

    Sep 28, 2017

  • Volunteer and Donations for Puerto Rico

    The following message is being shared from the HHS Critical Infrastructure Protection Program pertaining to Hurricane Maria response...

    Sep 26, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

  • National Preparedness Month Spotlight: Vulnerable Populations

    As local health departments (LHDs) take part in National Preparedness Month activities with their communities, it’s important to...

    Sep 26, 2017

    • Infectious Disease

    Ebola Outbreak in Congo

    *The following information was adapted from CDC’s DSLR Friday Update on May 25, 2018* On May 8, the Ministry of Public Health (MoHP) of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Bikoro Health Zone, Equateur Province, in Northwest DRC. The current outbreak is in a remote, forested […]

    May 25, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Behavioral Health, Emergency Response

    Why Including a Behavioral Health Component to an Emergency Preparedness Plan is Critical

    Behavioral health is an essential part of community resilience and recovery from traumatic events, after which individuals and first responders may experience a range of emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive responses. Individuals who had a mental illness (whether diagnosed or not) prior to the event may experience re-triggering or increased severity of symptoms, which could […]

    May 21, 2018

    Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Local Health IT

    Cybersecurity Notification: SamSam Ransomware Campaign

    A recent wave of cyber “ransomware” attacks known as SamSam has impacted healthcare and governmental organizations throughout the country. The following unclassified summary of SamSam was adapted from a report developed by the Healthcare Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (HCCIC), in coordination with the HHS Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC). In 2018, there have...

    Apr 06, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Medical Countermeasures

    Explosives and Mass Shooting Resources from ASPR and DHS

    In light of the multiple package detonations over the last several weeks in Austin, Texas, the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector – a public and private partnership focused on critical infrastructure facilitated by DHS and HHS – has compiled valuable resources for local health departments and their community partners to use in preparing for and responding to such incidents....

    Mar 22, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    ASPR Reaches Out to Listen to Public and Private Stakeholders on Strengthening the Nation’s Health Preparedness

    More than 100 participants from more than 45 organizations gathered in person or on the phone on January 10 to lend their perspectives on how to improve public health and healthcare preparedness. The daylong listening session represented the first time the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has hosted an […]

    Feb 06, 2018

    Submit an Abstract for Healthy Aging Summit

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and American College of Preventative Medicine are offering an opportunity to participate in Healthy Aging Summit on July 16-17 in Washington, DC. The Summit will include presentations across a broad array of topics related to optimal living in the senior years, including emergency preparedness and response. The Summit sponsors […]

    Jan 30, 2018

    Host a FEMA Training Course on Health Sector Emergency Preparedness

    The FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness, in collaboration with the HHS ASPR Division of National Healthcare Preparedness Programs, designed a one-day, eight-hour health sector emergency preparedness course to provide training to healthcare providers and suppliers in the achievement of the four core elements outlined in the September 2016 Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and...

    Sep 28, 2017

    Volunteer and Donations for Puerto Rico

    The following message is being shared from the HHS Critical Infrastructure Protection Program pertaining to Hurricane Maria response and recovery efforts.  Response and recovery efforts continue in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands while most issues surround the abundance of fuel shortages, transportation, little to no communication throughout the islands, and airport congestion. The...

    Sep 26, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

    National Preparedness Month Spotlight: Vulnerable Populations

    As local health departments (LHDs) take part in National Preparedness Month activities with their communities, it’s important to include people who require additional assistance in the event of a natural disaster or emergency in those conversations. In support of LHD efforts to address the needs of their entire communities, NACCHO and its partners have developed […]

    Sep 26, 2017

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    COVID-19, Immunization

    NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination

    Dec 15, 2022 | Nicholas Holmes

    Water Fountain
    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

    2020 04 27 15 21 31 COVID 19 Alternate Care Site Resources ASPR TRACIE
    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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    Communications & Public Relations, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    NNPHI Launches COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative

    The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) has launched a COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative to move beyond...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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