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Preparedness in a Pandemic Exercise Starter Kit

FEMA has released a Preparedness in a Pandemic Exercise Starter Kit to help federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial officials,...

Jun 23, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Workforce Development

    Featured NACCHO Resource: Administrative Preparedness and the Public Health...

    As local health departments continue their activation around the COVID-19 pandemic, unique administrative strategies may need to be...

    May 14, 2020 | Taylarr Lopez

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2020

    Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 3-9, provides an opportunity for people across the country to prepare now for hurricane season, which...

    May 07, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Global Health

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (April 6-10)

    This blog highlights COVID-19 guidance/news, tools and resources, and training opportunities that NACCHO compiled during the week of...

    Apr 29, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Health Equity & Social Justice, Infectious Disease

    Federal Resource Toolkit for State and Local Agencies Serving Vulnerable Populations...

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, developed a toolkit...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    Penn State Project ECHO: COVID-19 ECHO Series

    Penn State Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) has launched a COVID-19 ECHO series to inform health care...

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    Recap: 2020 Preparedness Summit

    On August 25-27, 2020, more than 1,300 attendees—who work in all levels of government (local, state, and federal), emergency management, volunteer organizations, healthcare coalitions, and academia—participated in the first ever virtual Preparedness Summit.

    Aug 28, 2020 | Beth Hess

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    Webinar, Emergency Response

    Hurricane and Flooding Key Messages Virtual Workshop

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of State and Local Readiness, will host a Hurricane and Flooding Key Messages Virtual Workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, September 3.

    Aug 21, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Webinar, COVID-19, Emergency Response

    Hurricane and Flooding Key Messages Virtual Workshop

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of State and Local Readiness, will host a Hurricane and Flooding Key Messages Virtual Workshop from 1:00 to 2:30 pm EDT on Friday, July 24.

    Jul 14, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response

    Preparedness in a Pandemic Exercise Starter Kit

    FEMA has released a Preparedness in a Pandemic Exercise Starter Kit to help federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial officials, private sector and non-governmental organizations to conduct their own workshops on preparedness during a pandemic.

    Jun 23, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Workforce Development

    Featured NACCHO Resource: Administrative Preparedness and the Public Health Workforce: Suggested Strategies for Health Departments

    As local health departments continue their activation around the COVID-19 pandemic, unique administrative strategies may need to be employed to ensure adequate staffing and capacity.

    May 14, 2020 | Taylarr Lopez

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2020

    Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 3-9, provides an opportunity for people across the country to prepare now for hurricane season, which runs from May through November.

    May 07, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Global Health

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (April 6-10)

    This blog highlights COVID-19 guidance/news, tools and resources, and training opportunities that NACCHO compiled during the week of April 6-10, 2020.

    Apr 29, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Health Equity & Social Justice, Infectious Disease

    Federal Resource Toolkit for State and Local Agencies Serving Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Emergency

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, developed a toolkit of federal resources that state and local agencies can use to support services to vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Toolkit resources cover: Volunteer Information Resources for Older Adults, People with Disabilities Domestic Violence and...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    Penn State Project ECHO: COVID-19 ECHO Series

    Penn State Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) has launched a COVID-19 ECHO series to inform health care providers and administration of the latest best practices in emergency preparedness and patient treatment for COVID-19. The goal of this series is to equip health care providers and administration with strategies to address challenges presented as […]

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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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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