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June 2017 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group Report
In June, the PPAG welcomed five new members representing local public health in Alabama, Kentucky, New Mexico, Alaska, and Indiana....
Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer
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
Engage with the Medical Reserve Corps at the 2017 Preparedness Summit
By Brennan J. Leddy, M.A.Ed, Communications Specialist, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and...
Apr 17, 2017 | Guest Author
Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup March 2017 Report
The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on March 28, 2017. Representatives from...
Apr 17, 2017 | Sarah Summers
Recruiting LHD Staff: 2017-2018 NACCHO Preparedness Workgroups
Recruitment for 2017-2018 NACCHO advisory groups (i.e., committees and workgroups), including six Preparedness workgroups, starts on...
Mar 31, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
2017 Preparedness Summit Highlight: Introducing a New Framework for Project Public...
Attendees at the 2017 Preparedness Summit will explore factors driving change in our world; analyze how they will impact the future of...
Mar 27, 2017 | Sarah Summers
Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup February 2017 Report
The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on February 28, 2017. The workgroup discussed...
Mar 13, 2017 | Sarah Summers
Behind the Scenes: Development of New Medical Countermeasure Resource
In late January, the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) Division of State and Local Readiness convened over 60 medical...
Mar 06, 2017 | Raymond Puerini
June 2017 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group ReportIn June, the PPAG welcomed five new members representing local public health in Alabama, Kentucky, New Mexico, Alaska, and Indiana. NACCHO’s Government Affairs team provided an overview of legislative and policy updates including the FY18 budget request, efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and potential impacts to the Hospital Preparedness Program and […] Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer |
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) April ReportDuring 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 |
Engage with the Medical Reserve Corps at the 2017 Preparedness SummitBy Brennan J. Leddy, M.A.Ed, Communications Specialist, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the MRC program was created to engage volunteers to strengthen... Apr 17, 2017 | Guest Author |
Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup March 2017 ReportThe Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on March 28, 2017. Representatives from National Health Security Preparedness Index (NHSPI) made a brief presentation including history and background of the index and provided an update on the newest release of the index. NHSPI also provided information on their Preparedness Innovator Challenge, […] Apr 17, 2017 | Sarah Summers |
Recruiting LHD Staff: 2017-2018 NACCHO Preparedness WorkgroupsRecruitment for 2017-2018 NACCHO advisory groups (i.e., committees and workgroups), including six Preparedness workgroups, starts on April 3, 2017 and goes through May 5, 2017. NACCHO advisory groups are a primary and recognized vehicle for identifying the opportunities and challenges facing local health departments (LHDs) and the field at large. NACCHO members from all areas of […] Mar 31, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
2017 Preparedness Summit Highlight: Introducing a New Framework for Project Public Health ReadyAttendees at the 2017 Preparedness Summit will explore factors driving change in our world; analyze how they will impact the future of public health preparedness; and identify opportunities today to drive action toward meeting future needs. Continuous quality improvement of emergency planning and response efforts is a critical aspect for the future of public health […] Mar 27, 2017 | Sarah Summers |
Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup February 2017 ReportThe Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on February 28, 2017. The workgroup discussed proposed updates to the public health preparedness planning policy statement. Senior Director for Preparedness, Laura Biesiadecki, joined the call to discuss PAHPRA reauthorization and planned town halls at the 2017 Preparedness Summit in April. Workgroup members... Mar 13, 2017 | Sarah Summers |
Behind the Scenes: Development of New Medical Countermeasure ResourceIn late January, the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) Division of State and Local Readiness convened over 60 medical countermeasure (MCM) experts across the local, state, and federal levels to gather feedback about a new MCM Operational Resource Guide. Meeting attendees included public health and emergency management agency staff, pharmaceutical industry partners, tribal […] Mar 06, 2017 | Raymond Puerini |
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