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CDC Introduces CRC SimPLER

The CDC has released the CRC SimPLER, a free, publicly available, online tool to help state and local emergency and public health...

Dec 03, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Performance Improvement

    New Radiation Resources Released

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

    Sep 28, 2018

  • Tools & Resources

    New Tool for Epidemiologists and Public Health Professionals following a Radiation...

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the CRC eTool, a new tool for epidemiologists and other public...

    Feb 23, 2018 | Raymond Puerini

  • New RadResponder Module Monitors Critical Population Data

    The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD) has made strides to prevent and/or reduce radiation exposure in...

    Feb 12, 2018

    • 2023 RadResponder Nationwide Drill

    The second RadResponder Nationwide Drill of 2023 will take place from Monday, August 21 through Friday, August 25.

    Jul 24, 2023 | Kathy Deffer

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    Tools & Resources, Medical Reserve Corps, Success Story

    Planning for Radiation Emergencies - How Southeast Tennessee Prepares

    See how southeast Tennessee prepares for a radiation emergency.

    Oct 17, 2022 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Success Story

    Planning for Radiation Emergencies - How Austin Prepares

    See how Austin Public Health (TX) is preparing for a radiation emergency.

    Aug 29, 2022 | Beth Hess

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    Resources to Help You Prepare for a Radiation Emergency

    State and local health departments have a responsibility to protect the health and safety of the populations they serve following a radiological event. To follow are resources to help you prepare for a radiation emergency.

    Mar 17, 2022 | Kathy Deffer

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response

    Effective Assessments of Disaster Shelters During COVID-19: CDC Guidance and Resources for Local Health Departments

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 9 – 15, 2021).

    May 11, 2021 | Guest Author, Emily D'Angelo

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    CDC Introduces CRC SimPLER

    The CDC has released the CRC SimPLER, a free, publicly available, online tool to help state and local emergency and public health planners prepare for setting up community reception centers (CRCs) to monitor people following a large-scale radiation emergency.

    Dec 03, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Performance Improvement

    New Radiation Resources Released

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have continually worked together to increase the capacity of local health departments (LHDs) to prepare for radiation emergencies and to increase LHD awareness and access to tools, strategies, and other resources related to local […]

    Sep 28, 2018

    Tools & Resources

    New Tool for Epidemiologists and Public Health Professionals following a Radiation Emergency

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the CRC eTool, a new tool for epidemiologists and other public health professionals to use following a radiation emergency. A radiation incident affecting a large population will require local response authorities to establish one or more population monitoring and decontamination facilities to assess people for radiation...

    Feb 23, 2018 | Raymond Puerini

    New RadResponder Module Monitors Critical Population Data

    The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD) has made strides to prevent and/or reduce radiation exposure in recent decades. The primary goal of the CRCPD is to assure that radiation exposure to individuals is kept to the lowest practical level, while not restricting its beneficial uses. The HS/ER-11 CRCPD task force, was charged […]

    Feb 12, 2018

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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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