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Webinar: Communicating in a Nuclear Disaster: Observations from COVID-19

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and...

Jun 29, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather

    EPA Launches SmokeSense Data Visualization Tool

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new online tool called the Smoke Sense Data Visualization Tool, which...

    Nov 21, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather

    Online Course: Wildfire Smoke and Your Patients’ Health

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partnered with the CDC to develop a new online course, Wildfire Smoke and Your...

    Nov 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Water Quality

    Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

    During water system interruptions, the operation of healthcare facilities is severely interrupted and capability can be almost...

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    • Day Three Highlights: 2024 Preparedness Summit

    See highlights from day three of the 2024 Preparedness Summit.

    Mar 27, 2024

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    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    Resources to Prepare for a Chemical Emergency

    Resources to help your local health department prepare for chemical emergencies.

    Feb 14, 2023 | Beth Hess

    Extreme Weather, Hazards & Health Effects

    Apply Now: EPA's Let's Talk About Heat Challenge

    Join the Let's Talk About Heat Challenge, launched by the EPA and co-sponsored by partners including NACCHO, to protect public health by raising awareness of health risks from extreme heat.

    Jun 06, 2022 | Anu Varma

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    Tools & Resources, Webinar, COVID-19, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

    Recap: [NACCHO Webinar] Protecting Children’s Environmental Health During COVID-19: Supporting Child Care Programs

    During NACCHO's webinar, “Protecting Children’s Environmental Health During COVID-19: Supporting Child Care Programs,” held on April 28, 2021, we heard from three environmental health experts.

    May 05, 2021 | Angana Roy

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Climate Change, Extreme Weather

    NACCHO Releases New COVID-19 Resource Library for Environmental Health Professionals

    NACCHO has compiled evergreen resources from their federal, state, and local partners, as well as from non-governmental organizations and think tanks, to address the needs of environmental health staff during the pandemic.

    Apr 28, 2021 | Emily D'Angelo

    Webinar, COVID-19, Emergency Response

    Webinar: Communicating in a Nuclear Disaster: Observations from COVID-19

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is pleased to invite local health department representatives and other stakeholders to a webinar to discuss the parallels seen between COVID-19 response efforts and radiological/nuclear disaster planning.

    Jun 29, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather

    EPA Launches SmokeSense Data Visualization Tool

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new online tool called the Smoke Sense Data Visualization Tool, which provides information on how the Smoke Sense app is being used by citizen scientists to report the impacts of wildfire smoke. Smoke Sense is a research project that enables the public to use a mobile phone […]

    Nov 21, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather

    Online Course: Wildfire Smoke and Your Patients’ Health

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partnered with the CDC to develop a new online course, Wildfire Smoke and Your Patients' Health, with continuing education credit provided by the CDC. Sections include: health effects; life stages and populations at greater risk of experiencing health effects; air quality and smoke; actions to take before and during a wildfire.

    Nov 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Water Quality

    Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

    During water system interruptions, the operation of healthcare facilities is severely interrupted and capability can be almost completely degraded within two hours. In order to maintain daily operations and patient care services, healthcare facilities need to develop a water supply plan in advance of an emergency.

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

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    Join our impactful webinar to explore community-centered strategies for combating the opioid crisis.

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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

    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

    2020 04 27 15 54 18 Public Health COVID 19 Online Community
    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

    More NACCHO Blogs

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    The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious Disease portfolios.

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    This blog embodies NACCHO's mission to empower local health departments and drive positive change.

    Stories from the Field

    Stories from the Field provides a means for local health departments to share their experiences and demonstrate the value of public health.
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