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Leaders Guide to Risk Communication in the Face of Coronavirus and Other Emerging...

Emerging public health threats, such as Coronavirus (COVID-19) or other infectious disease outbreaks, creates many psychological...

Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Emergency Response, Opportunity, Training

    Apply for the Health Care Coalition Response Leadership Course

    ASPR’s National Healthcare Preparedness Program and FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) are seeking health care coalitions...

    Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Opportunity

    CDC Vacancy Announcement: Deputy Director of the Center for Preparedness and Response

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking an exceptional candidate to serve as the Deputy Director of the Center for...

    Oct 11, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Medical Countermeasures

    NACCHO/ASPR Announce 2019 National Health Security Award Winners

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and...

    Jul 31, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Leadership, Policy, Research & Reports

    Call for Participants: Refreshing the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Specific...

    The current Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector policy and operational guidance document is set to expire at the end of 2019....

    Jul 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), Training

    ASPR/FEMA Health Care Coalition Response Leadership Course

    ASPR’s National Healthcare Preparedness Program and FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) are seeking health care coalitions...

    Jun 17, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Awards & Recognition, Community Resilience, Medical Countermeasures

    Deadline Extended! 2019 National Health Security Award Due May 10

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’...

    Apr 30, 2019

  • Tools & Resources, Management Essentials, Training

    NACCHO Announces Two Management Training Courses for Local Health Leaders

    In alignment with NACCHOs commitment to provide local health leaders with the most comprehensive educational opportunities, NACCHO is...

    Mar 21, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Emergency Response, Hazards & Health Effects, Preparedness Profile

    The Landscape of Local Public Health Preparedness: Findings from the 2018...

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has released the 2018 Preparedness Profile assessment describing...

    Dec 20, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    • Tools & Resources, Communications & Public Relations, Infectious Disease, Leadership

    Leaders Guide to Risk Communication in the Face of Coronavirus and Other Emerging Public Health Threats

    Emerging public health threats, such as Coronavirus (COVID-19) or other infectious disease outbreaks, creates many psychological stressors. Some are known and understood, allowing for preparation and training. As these events evolve, novel mechanisms of injury and harm increase fear and uncertainty and can significantly diminish community wellbeing. Community members can be best prepared through...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Emergency Response, Opportunity, Training

    Apply for the Health Care Coalition Response Leadership Course

    ASPR’s National Healthcare Preparedness Program and FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) are seeking health care coalitions to participate in their jointly developed Health Care Coalition Response Leadership Course at the CDP’s campus in Anniston, Alabama. The purpose of the course is to provide instruction and practical experience in the best practice procedures for preparing […]

    Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Opportunity

    CDC Vacancy Announcement: Deputy Director of the Center for Preparedness and Response

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking an exceptional candidate to serve as the Deputy Director of the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) in Atlanta, Georgia.

    Oct 11, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Medical Countermeasures

    NACCHO/ASPR Announce 2019 National Health Security Award Winners

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) are pleased to announce the winners of the fourth annual National Health Security Awards. This award recognizes local health departments (LHDs) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing health security-related initiatives...

    Jul 31, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Leadership, Policy, Research & Reports

    Call for Participants: Refreshing the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Specific Plan

    The current Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector policy and operational guidance document is set to expire at the end of 2019. The Joint Councils Leadership is currently seeking volunteers to inform the core content of a refreshed Sector Specific Plan (SSP) through a task group beginning in July 2019. Volunteers should have one or […]

    Jul 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), Training

    ASPR/FEMA Health Care Coalition Response Leadership Course

    ASPR’s National Healthcare Preparedness Program and FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) are seeking health care coalitions to participate in their jointly developed Health Care Coalition Response Leadership Course at the CDP’s campus in Anniston, Alabama. The purpose of the course is to provide instruction and practical experience in the best practice procedures for preparing and...

    Jun 17, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Awards & Recognition, Community Resilience, Medical Countermeasures

    Deadline Extended! 2019 National Health Security Award Due May 10

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) are pleased to announce the fourth annual National Health Security Award! This award recognizes local health departments that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing...

    Apr 30, 2019

    Tools & Resources, Management Essentials, Training

    NACCHO Announces Two Management Training Courses for Local Health Leaders

    In alignment with NACCHOs commitment to provide local health leaders with the most comprehensive educational opportunities, NACCHO is pleased to announce the Management Essentials Training Series tailored exclusively for local health managers and supervisors! The virtual instructor led course provides a fresh perspective and a broad introduction to two topics critical to your success: Successful...

    Mar 21, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Emergency Response, Hazards & Health Effects, Preparedness Profile

    The Landscape of Local Public Health Preparedness: Findings from the 2018 Preparedness Profile Assessment

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has released the 2018 Preparedness Profile assessment describing the landscape of public health emergency preparedness across the United States. The assessment gathers information about preparedness trends and emerging issues at local health departments (LHDs) to provide an evidentiary foundation for future public health...

    Dec 20, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

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    Enhancing Health Communications to Empower Your Outreach

    Andrea Grenadier will share examples of LHD-related success stories and highlight tools and resources you can use to support your communications work.

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    May 23

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    Local Health Official Monthly Engagement Meeting

    A Call to build connection across the LHO community, ensure timely updates, and allow for discussion with federal partners on a regular basis.

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    May 29

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    Creativity, Compliance, and Outreach in Water Safety

    A Model Aquatic Health Code Network webinar featuring Columbus Public Health.

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    May 30

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    Webinar: Intro to Health Equity: Practices and Policies

    Gain a deeper understanding of the core concepts of health equity and how to incorporate equity into everyday practices.

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    Jul 22

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    PHI*con

    PHI*con is a conference focusing on Public Health Informatics, Surveillance, and IT. It will be held July 22-23, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.

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    Jul 23

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    NACCHO360 2024

    The largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States.

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    PARTNER ARTICLES

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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

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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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    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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