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Project Public Health Ready’s New Support Response Agency Criteria Now Includes...

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) kicked off the Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) program in...

Jan 16, 2018

  • Seeking Applicants: Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Reviewer Recruitment is Open!

    NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) is currently seeking national reviewers for the Fall 2017 review of local health...

    Jun 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) April Report

    During the month of April,  the Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Recognition Reception took place in conjunction with the 2017...

    May 15, 2017 | Madison Ferraro

  • Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) February Report

    During the month of February, NACCHO staff hosted the annual PPHR state lead meeting at our headquarters in Washington, DC. Eleven...

    Mar 28, 2017 | Madison Ferraro

  • Announcing the 2016 PPHR Recognition Recipients: Exemplifying the Nation’s Best in...

    In the past year, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) recognized...

    Jan 30, 2017 | Madison Ferraro

    • Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Reviewer Recruitment Open!

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) is currently seeking national reviewers for our Fall 2019 review of local health department applications. This is a great opportunity to learn about innovative practices in preparedness, network with colleagues from across the nation, and serve the local public health preparedness community. As a reviewer, you would work on a three-person […]

    Jun 13, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Awards & Recognition, Community Resilience, Medical Countermeasures

    Deadline Extended! 2019 National Health Security Award Due May 10

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) are pleased to announce the fourth annual National Health Security Award! This award recognizes local health departments that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing...

    Apr 30, 2019

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    NACCHO is Now Recruiting Reviewers for Project Public Health Ready

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is currently recruiting reviewers for the Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) fall review cycle. PPHR is a criteria-based training and recognition program that assesses local health department (LHD) capacity and capability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. Every year, local […]

    Jun 01, 2018

    Awards & Recognition, Medical Countermeasures

    Apply for the 2018 National Health Security Award!

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) are pleased to announce the third annual National Health Security Award! This award recognizes local health departments that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing health security-related initiatives within their jurisdictions....

    Mar 22, 2018

    Project Public Health Ready’s New Support Response Agency Criteria Now Includes Regional Agency Models

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) kicked off the Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) program in 2003. PPHR criteria aligns to three goals: 1) All-hazards Preparedness Planning; 2) Workforce Capacity Development; and 3) Demonstration of Readiness through Exercise or Real Event. The original criteria was designed to assess a primary response […]

    Jan 16, 2018

    Seeking Applicants: Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Reviewer Recruitment is Open!

    NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) is currently seeking national reviewers for the Fall 2017 review of local health department applications. PPHR is a criteria-based training and recognition program that assesses local health department (LHD) capacity and capability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. PPHR aims to protect the public’s […]

    Jun 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) April Report

    During the month of April,  the Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) Recognition Reception took place in conjunction with the 2017 Preparedness Summit in Atlanta, GA. This reception was hosted to celebrate the accomplishments of the newly PPHR recognized and re-recognized agencies. Mr. Claude-Alix Jacob, President of the NACCHO Board, and Ms. Melissa Marquis, chair of […]

    May 15, 2017 | Madison Ferraro

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) February Report

    During the month of February, NACCHO staff hosted the annual PPHR state lead meeting at our headquarters in Washington, DC. Eleven state leads from 10 states came together from February 7 to discuss the PPHR application and review process, PPHR applicant coordination, PPHR alignment with national programs, and PPHR statewide implementation. Additionally during the month […]

    Mar 28, 2017 | Madison Ferraro

    Announcing the 2016 PPHR Recognition Recipients: Exemplifying the Nation’s Best in Public Health Preparedness

    In the past year, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) recognized 34 local and regional public health agencies for their ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. Six agencies from Florida, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia earned PPHR recognition for […]

    Jan 30, 2017 | Madison Ferraro

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