The below information was originally published in a media advisory from Hep Free NYC. The NYC Board of Health Amended the Health Code to Improve Complete Hepatitis C Diagnostic Testing in NYC In order to…
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part C HIV Early Intervention Services (EIS) Program: New Geographic Service Areas. The purpose…
The DC Department of Health, in partnership with DC youth, recently launched the “Sex Is…” campaign to “start a city-wide conversation around sex — the things youth have questions about before, during, and after sex!” The…
The Lancet Countdown tracks progress on health and climate change and provides an independent assessment of the health effects of climate change, the implementation of the Paris Agreement, and the health implications of these actions. The Lancet…
In this #PreteenVaxScene webinar recording from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), representatives from CDC’s partner organizations highlight their newest HPV vaccine resources and where they can be found. Partner organizations include American Academy…
The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) recently released the Indoor Air Quality Guide for Tenants to offer a starting point for tenants to learn more about indoor air quality (IAQ) in their homes. It describes common IAQ…
The federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulates the nation’s public drinking water supply, safeguarding drinking water for the majority of US residents. However, the SDWA does not apply to all drinking water sources. Privately…
The below information was originally included within a “Dear Colleague” letter from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Congenital syphilis (CS) has become an alarming problem that urgently requires awareness, attention, and action.…
The Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR), which NACCHO is a member of, has revamped and relaunched its website to feature updated information for local, state and federal health departments, scientists, and industry who…
On Friday, November 3, NACCHO hosted a webinar to highlight lessons learned and updates from jurisdictions experiencing outbreaks of hepatitis A virus. Since November 2016, in California alone, more than 600 people have been infected…