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Comprehensive Cancer Control Implementation at the Local Level

Would your work be enhanced by implementing strategies to leverage community resources for cancer prevention, early detection, and...

Aug 18, 2017 | Melanie Ruhe

  • World Cancer Day 2016: We can, I can; What can local health departments do?

    The theme for World Cancer Day 2016 is “We can, I can.” Join NACCHO on February 4 in efforts to unite the world’s population in the...

    Feb 03, 2016 | Guest Author

  • NACCHO Resources to Address the Recommendations in the “Outbreaks: Protecting...

    On December 17, the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released their annual report on the state of...

    Dec 17, 2015 | Sara Chang

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

    New Release: Indicators of Healthy Aging: A Guide to Explore Healthy Aging Data through Community Health Improvement

    NACCHO, in partnership with the Trust for America’s Health and with funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation, has developed a new resource to aid health departments and their partners understand and address healthy aging priorities through data collection and analysis.

    Jun 20, 2023 | Andrea Grenadier

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    Tools & Resources, COVID-19

    Resource Roundup on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation, and Filtration (the COVID-19 Edition)

    A quick-hit summary of useful resources on indoor air quality and COVID-19 highlighted from NACCHO's free resource library.

    Jun 02, 2022 | Angana Roy

    Press Release, Social Determinants of Health

    Public Health Groups Invest in National Evaluation of Social Determinants of Health

    NACCHO and ASTHO have selected 42 community multi-sector partnerships/coalitions across the country to receive over $2 million as a part of the Improving Social Determinants of Health – Getting Further Faster evaluation program.

    Feb 11, 2021 | Andrea Grenadier

    Advocacy Against Asbestos Exposure during Mesothelioma Awareness Day

    This year, September 26 marks the 17th anniversary of Mesothelioma Awareness Day (MAD), and sparks an opportunity for advocacy, prevention, and education for this cancer.

    Sep 23, 2020

    HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease, Opioid Overdose Epidemic

    Hepatitis Awareness Month 2018: Hepatitis C and People Who Inject Drugs

    Today is the last day of Hepatitis Awareness Month. Our final blog post of the month focuses on hepatitis C virus (HCV) and its disproportionate impact on people who inject drugs (PWID). What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by HCV. For some people, HCV is a short-term, acute illness. Approximately […]

    May 31, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

    HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

    Hepatitis Awareness Month 2018: #JustB Patient Storytelling Project

    Hepatitis Awareness Month is a month-long, worldwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness of viral hepatitis and encouraging people across the country to get tested and vaccinated. This week, we’re sharing some information and resources about the hepatitis B virus. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in the world […]

    May 22, 2018 | Sarah Getachew

    Comprehensive Cancer Control Implementation at the Local Level

    Would your work be enhanced by implementing strategies to leverage community resources for cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment? Could cancer outcomes in your community be improved through partnerships that focus on promoting healthy lifestyles, ensuring access to screenings and diagnostic technologies, and improving the quality of treatment and support services to enhance...

    Aug 18, 2017 | Melanie Ruhe

    World Cancer Day 2016: We can, I can; What can local health departments do?

    The theme for World Cancer Day 2016 is “We can, I can.” Join NACCHO on February 4 in efforts to unite the world’s population in the fight against cancer. Currently, 8.2 million people die from cancer worldwide every year. In the United States, there was an estimated 1,658,370 new cancer cases diagnosed and 589,430 cancer […]

    Feb 03, 2016 | Guest Author

    NACCHO Resources to Address the Recommendations in the “Outbreaks: Protecting Americans from Infectious Diseases” Report

    On December 17, the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released their annual report on the state of prevention and control of infectious disease outbreaks in the United States. Outbreaks: Protecting Americans from Infectious Diseases analyzes the country’s policies related to ongoing and emerging infectious disease threats and provides recommendations to […]

    Dec 17, 2015 | Sara Chang

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    Funding Opportunity, COVID-19, Immunization, Partnerships

    Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve Vaccine Access, Education,...

    NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...

    Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea

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    The EPA's Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition encourages local governments to demonstrate their innovative strategies, from...

    Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma

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    Oct 12, 2023 | Anu Varma

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    COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, ID Featured, Infection, Prevention, and Control

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

    Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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    COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, ID Featured, Infection, Prevention, and Control

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

    Sep 08, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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    COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, ID Featured, Infection, Prevention, and Control

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

    The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance (BLOC COVID-19+)...

    Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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