The Winter 2017 issue of NACCHO Exchange, “On the Frontlines: Local Public Health versus America’s Opioid Epidemic,” is now available for free download in the NACCHO Bookstore. Opioid addiction and misuse have affected inner city, suburban, and rural communities,…
NACCHO is extending the deadline through March 31, 2017 for participation in an assessment exploring the need for the development of a national network for environmental health officials. The assessment will help NACCHO gain a…
On February 22, NACCHO’s Government Affairs team hosted a Federal Action Update Webinar (view recording and slides). The webinar focused on the many changes to health and health care being discussed in Washington, the importance of…
NACCHO has released its 2016 Annual Report, which summarizes the association’s significant accomplishments last year. In 2016, NACCHO advanced the work of local health officials and their staffs by building local health department (LHD) capacity,…
NACCHO recently released a new report titled “Health in All Policies: Experiences from Local Health Departments.” The findings in the report are based on listening sessions and key informant interviews with local health officials leading or…
On February 6, 2017, NACCHO hosted the first webinar in the PHI Conference Webinar series, “Electronic Health Records to Advance Chronic Disease Surveillance.” The session focused on how electronic health record (EHR) data is utilized in…
NACCHO in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is pleased to offer a funding opportunity for Public Water Systems to either replace aging water fluoridation equipment or implement new equipment for…
NACCHO is excited to announce the release of the 2016 National Profile of Local Health Departments (Profile) report. The Profile is a comprehensive (read “long”) survey of local health department (LHD) infrastructure and practice that…
Today, NACCHO’s Executive Director, Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, released a statement on the critical role of vaccination in protecting the nation’s public health. The statement reinforces vaccine safety, highlights how vaccination prevents illnesses to saves lives and money, and…
The 2016 Public Health Informatics (PHI) Conference provided a forum for exploring the interconnected world of health information technology and sharing innovative ideas on how public health informatics is expanding access to care and improving community health. The resounding…