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Plague and Bioterrorism Preparedness

Plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, continues to cause disruptive and deadly outbreaks.

Jun 08, 2020 | Beth Hess

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

    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

  • Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 30-April 3)

    March 30, 2020 CDC Updates (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/)  COVID-19 Patient Impact and Hospital Capacity Module New...

    Apr 02, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • COVID-19, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist

    Planning for a potential emerging infectious disease pandemic, like COVID-19, is critical to protecting the health and welfare of our...

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Influenza

    Ending Pandemics: US Foreign Policy to Mitigate Today’s Major Killers, Tomorrow’s...

    New pieces make the case that whomever is in the White House needs a proactive strategic initiative, based in global solidarity, to...

    Oct 24, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    • Emergency Response, Infectious Disease, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Opportunity

    NACCHO Recruiting Members for Collaborative Workgroup on Maternal-Child Health, Infectious Diseases, and Preparedness

    Applications open through October 9.

    Sep 09, 2022 | Elana Filipos

    Threats

    Examining the National Health Security Strategy Through a Local Health Department Lens

    COVID-19 has highlighted health security challenges that need to be addressed in future national strategies, and feedback from stakeholders such as local health departments (LHDs) is critical to the development of these strategies.

    Sep 28, 2021 | Shanlynn Bias

    Infectious Disease, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Opportunity

    NACCHO Recruiting Members for Collaborative Workgroup on Maternal-Child Health, Infectious Diseases, and Preparedness

    NACCHO is looking to expand the Maternal-Child, Infectious Disease, and Preparedness (MIP) Collaborative Workgroup.

    Sep 08, 2021 | Adelaide Appiah

    Threats

    Health Security Threat Landscape and the Effects of COVID-19

    The United States continues to face diverse and evolving health security threats from a variety of origins such as emerging infectious diseases, natural disasters, and other biological threats.

    Jul 01, 2021 | Shanlynn Bias

    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    Plague and Bioterrorism Preparedness

    Plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, continues to cause disruptive and deadly outbreaks.

    Jun 08, 2020 | Beth Hess

    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

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 30-April 3)

    March 30, 2020 CDC Updates (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/)  COVID-19 Patient Impact and Hospital Capacity Module New Report from MMWR on SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Skilled Nursing Facility Residents DHS Updates: Updated Critical Infrastructure Guidance  FDA Updates: Consumer Update: Safely Using Hand Sanitizer AFDO Updates: Webinar – Boots on the Ground Reports from...

    Apr 02, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    COVID-19, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist

    Planning for a potential emerging infectious disease pandemic, like COVID-19, is critical to protecting the health and welfare of our nation. To assist state, local, tribal, and territorial partners in their planning efforts, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has developed the COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist. It identifies specific activities your […]

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Influenza

    Ending Pandemics: US Foreign Policy to Mitigate Today’s Major Killers, Tomorrow’s Outbreaks, and the Health Impacts of Climate Change

    New pieces make the case that whomever is in the White House needs a proactive strategic initiative, based in global solidarity, to address today’s pandemics, tomorrow’s outbreaks, and the health impacts of climate change.

    Oct 24, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

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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

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