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Ten New Preparedness Tools Added to Toolbox

Ten new preparedness tools have recently been added to the NACCHO toolbox. These tools were submitted by local health departments as...

Jun 18, 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, 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

  • Air Quality, Hazards & Health Effects, Research & Reports

    NACCHO and the Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN) Release Radiation...

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) partnered with Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN) to...

    Dec 14, 2018

  • Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), Rural and Frontier Health

    Rural and Frontier Healthcare Coalitions: A Preparedness and Response Snapshot

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) recently released the Rural and Frontier Healthcare Coalitions:...

    Oct 15, 2018

    • Tools & Resources, Air Quality

    Wildfire Smoke Resources for Communities

    Resources to help communities monitor and mitigate impacts of wildfire smoke.

    Jun 08, 2023 | Chelsea Gridley-Smith

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    Medical Reserve Corps

    Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Medical Reserve Corps

    In celebration of the Medical Reserve Corps' 20 years of service to the country, read stories from those with the network since its early years and those who are part of its growth today.

    Sep 21, 2022 | Beth Hess

    COVID-19, Opportunity

    Opportunity to Participate in LetsTalkCovidVaccine Tailored for Local Communities

    Johns Hopkins University has funding for five local community health departments to work with them to develop localized tailored messaging for their communities or even segments of a community.

    Dec 08, 2021 | Beth Hess

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    Tools & Resources

    National Preparedness Month 2021: Low-Cost, No-Cost Preparedness

    During this third week of National Preparedness Month, let's focus on low-cost and no-cost preparedness actions.

    Sep 17, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources

    Ten New Preparedness Tools Added to Toolbox

    Ten new preparedness tools have recently been added to the NACCHO toolbox. These tools were submitted by local health departments as part of their Project Public Health Ready application.

    Jun 18, 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, 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

    Air Quality, Hazards & Health Effects, Research & Reports

    NACCHO and the Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN) Release Radiation Preparedness Gap Analysis Report

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) partnered with Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN) to identify, understand and address the gaps in public health, healthcare, and radiation control regarding outreach, training, and programmatic activities. During the 2017-2018 project year, NACCHO and RITN convened a subset of key stakeholders from these industries to...

    Dec 14, 2018

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), Rural and Frontier Health

    Rural and Frontier Healthcare Coalitions: A Preparedness and Response Snapshot

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) recently released the Rural and Frontier Healthcare Coalitions: A Preparedness and Response Snapshot fact sheet. NACCHO conducted key informant interviews with rural and frontier healthcare coalitions (HCC) from nine states to document the responsibilities, capabilities, and challenges of coalitions in these areas. The findings...

    Oct 15, 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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