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

  • Updated MRC Core Competencies: Streamlining Training Standards for All Public Health...

    By Kathy Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst Public health preparedness planners are responsible for developing plans to protect the...

    Jan 12, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • A Year in Review: The Best of NACCHO Preparedness

    From the onset of Zika virus disease to international acts of violence related to terrorism, to the worst global migrant crisis since...

    Jan 03, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Application Deadline Extended (2/28/17): NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance...

    NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through February 28, 2017 for its Disability Technical...

    Dec 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • NACCHO Resource Portfolio: CDC Public Health Preparedness Capabilities

    As local health departments (LHDs) strive to achieve and enhance community preparedness, response, and recovery capacity and...

    Dec 13, 2016 | Tahlia Gousse

  • Communicating the Impact of the PHEP Program

    By Sarah Getachew, NACCHO Program Analyst  In response to the 2001 anthrax and 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Centers for Disease Control...

    Nov 30, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • 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 Honors Local Health Departments: Exemplary Emergency Preparedness Model and...

    By Chelsea Gridley-Smith, NACCHO Program Analyst By creating the Model Practice and Promising Practice Program, the National...

    Nov 11, 2016 | 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

    Updated MRC Core Competencies: Streamlining Training Standards for All Public Health Preparedness Roles

    By Kathy Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst Public health preparedness planners are responsible for developing plans to protect the communities they serve against all hazards that may negatively impact local health and safety. Fulfilling this crucial role requires training and exercise plans ensuring preparedness staff and volunteers are both knowledgeable and able to perform their […]

    Jan 12, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    A Year in Review: The Best of NACCHO Preparedness

    From the onset of Zika virus disease to international acts of violence related to terrorism, to the worst global migrant crisis since World War II, the year 2016 brought a whole new meaning to the importance of public health emergency preparedness. Throughout the last twelve months, NACCHO has worked diligently in collaboration with many of […]

    Jan 03, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Application Deadline Extended (2/28/17): NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance Program

    NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through February 28, 2017 for its Disability Technical Assistance Program. This initiative is designed to support local health departments (LHDs) seeking to increase inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities in their programs, products, and services. Through this program, NACCHO staff provides assistance...

    Dec 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    NACCHO Resource Portfolio: CDC Public Health Preparedness Capabilities

    As local health departments (LHDs) strive to achieve and enhance community preparedness, response, and recovery capacity and capability, they are often faced with searching through hundreds of randomly assorted tools across a wide‐range of sources. In an effort to create a more seamless process, NACCHO in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

    Dec 13, 2016 | Tahlia Gousse

    Communicating the Impact of the PHEP Program

    By Sarah Getachew, NACCHO Program Analyst  In response to the 2001 anthrax and 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response created the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program. The initiative aims to improve the daily capacity of state and local agencies to monitor and […]

    Nov 30, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    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 Honors Local Health Departments: Exemplary Emergency Preparedness Model and Promising Practices

    By Chelsea Gridley-Smith, NACCHO Program Analyst By creating the Model Practice and Promising Practice Program, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) recognizes the best local public health practices in the country. This initiative was designed to inspire continued innovation and highlight local health departments already making significant strides in the field....

    Nov 11, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    3 Newsletters1200 1
    Back to Top