National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)

National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) NACCHO is the national organization representing local health departments.

Looking for practical infection prevention and control (IPC) tools you can use right away? 💻NACCHO’s Infection Preventio...
06/05/2026

Looking for practical infection prevention and control (IPC) tools you can use right away?

💻NACCHO’s Infection Prevention and Control Resource Library brings together free resources designed to strengthen local health department capacity to prevent and respond to infectious disease threats across healthcare and community settings. Explore here: bit.ly/4dReQUF

The library includes resources developed by local health departments, NACCHO, national partners, and subject matter experts and consultants, including:

☑️IPC guidance and best practices
☑️ICAR and assessment tools
☑️Training and education materials
☑️Checklists, templates, and signage
☑️Resources focused on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AR)

Whether you’re supporting outbreak response, conducting facility assessments, training staff, or building long-term IPC capacity, this resource library helps connect local health departments with actionable tools in one place.

**Please note: All resources are free to access; however, some may require a MyNACCHO account login.

❓What is Project Firstline?

NACCHO is proud to partner with CDC’s Project Firstline, a national infection control training collaborative designed to equip frontline healthcare workers and public health professionals with the knowledge and confidence to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

This , save the date for NACCHO and the Health Group of CMEC (University of Vermont, University of Washington, Universi...
06/05/2026

This , save the date for NACCHO and the Health Group of CMEC (University of Vermont, University of Washington, University of Nebraska) live workshop on July 14 at the Kentucky International Convention Center as part of the Annual Conference. This workshop is designed to help local health departments identify opportunities to standardize climate and health risk assessments while respecting each community’s unique context and priorities.
Learn more and register at naccho.org/blog/articles/hcra-workshop-form-na360

With the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States, NACCHO is actively monitoring the situation and ...
06/04/2026

With the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States, NACCHO is actively monitoring the situation and working to ensure local health departments (LHDs) have timely information and resources they need to prepare and respond. Learn more and access resources for LHDs at https://www.naccho.org/blog/articles/new-world-screwworm-lhd-resources

In recognition of (June 7), join NACCHO, Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), and National Environmental ...
06/04/2026

In recognition of (June 7), join NACCHO, Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), and National Environmental Health Association for a webinar featuring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Megin Nichols to explore key updates to FoodNet and the new Bacteria, Enterics, Ameba, and Mycotics (BEAM) platform, both central to modernizing foodborne disease data systems. Tomorrow, learn how these changes will improve outbreak detection, strengthen decision-making, and enhance public health response. Register today: https://neha.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WOzKXnr7RLyfiWBTUA02JA #/registration

On Wednesday, June 17 at 2:00 PM ET, join NACCHO and partners for a practical webinar for local health departments on ra...
06/03/2026

On Wednesday, June 17 at 2:00 PM ET, join NACCHO and partners for a practical webinar for local health departments on radiation incident recovery and response. This session will explore the role of public health in recovery, how bioassay supports exposure assessment, and how laboratory systems and national partners, like the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), provide critical support during a response. Learn about available tools, including CRC resource planning and other preparedness resources, to strengthen local capabilities for high impact, low probability incidents.

💻 Register at https://naccho.zoom.us/meeting/register/Wm0O5qw1Rsa7spVZ443KTw

Join NACCHO’s Cardiovascular Health Community of Practice: Virtual Peer-Learning Call📅July 21 at 1:00 PM ET 💻Register He...
06/02/2026

Join NACCHO’s Cardiovascular Health Community of Practice: Virtual Peer-Learning Call

📅July 21 at 1:00 PM ET
💻Register Here: https://ow.ly/8U8W50Z6lbn

Learn how local health departments are expanding access to hypertension prevention and control, and hear practical implementation lessons from:

➡️Porter County Health Department (IN) – expanding access to blood pressure monitoring through trusted community spaces

➡️Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (CA) – strengthening hypertension control through partnerships with FQHCs

Bring your questions and learn from peers working to improve cardiovascular health in their communities.

On Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 PM ET, join NACCHO for a 90-minute webinar focused on strengthening coordination for chemic...
06/02/2026

On Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 PM ET, join NACCHO for a 90-minute webinar focused on strengthening coordination for chemical preparedness across local health departments and key partners. The session will feature multiple perspectives, from CDC’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Poison Control Centers, and local/state health departments to name a few, and highlight the importance of rapid, relationship-driven response. Participants will also learn about available resources, including NACCHO’s Chemical Preparedness Handbook, to support ongoing planning efforts.

💻Register Here:https://naccho.zoom.us/meeting/register/yUUB6hqpQTq1fRaqzDRoCQ #/registration

Turn your data into clear, actionable communication. Public health data only drives impact when it is translated into me...
06/01/2026

Turn your data into clear, actionable communication.

Public health data only drives impact when it is translated into messages people can understand and act on. But turning complex data into effective communication can be challenging in fast-moving public health environments.

NACCHO’s Data Communications Starter Guide is designed to help bridge that gap. https://www.naccho.org/resource-hub-articles/data-communications-starter-guide

Developed in response to local health department needs, this practical resource provides tools and strategies to strengthen how you communicate data with your audiences.

Inside the guide, you’ll find:
✔ Tips for translating complex data into plain language
✔ Strategies for identifying and engaging key audiences
✔ Templates and examples to support product development

Whether you’re working independently or across teams, this resource provides a strong foundation for improving how data is communicated in public health practice.

For a real-world example of these principles in action, explore NACCHO’s blog which demonstrates how to go from data communications to data storytelling. https://www.naccho.org/blog/articles/signals-to-stories-a-practical-guide-for-turning-public-health-data-into-action

Explore the guide and start turning your data into messages that drive action.

What is FLEXED?
Flexible Local Epidemiology for X-factor Emerging Diseases (FLEXED) is NACCHO’s open learning community focused on strengthening local epidemiology capacity for emerging and evolving public health threats.

Join the FLEXED Virtual Community to access event updates, recordings, and tools like this one. Participation is flexible; engage in live sessions, explore resources on demand, or join peer discussions based on your interests and availability. https://www.naccho.org/blog/articles/join-flexed-lc

🎙️New Podcast Episode🎙️➡️FY27 HHS Budget Hearings:An update on a series of Congressional hearings where Secretary of Hea...
05/29/2026

🎙️New Podcast Episode🎙️

➡️FY27 HHS Budget Hearings:

An update on a series of Congressional hearings where Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testified on the administration’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) President’s Budget Request.

➡️Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department's Wastewater Monitoring Program:

Tommy George, Public Health Epidemiology Supervisor at Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department in Nebraska and member of NACCHO's Wastewater Monitoring Mentorship Program, joins the podcast to discuss the department’s wastewater monitoring program and recommendations for starting a new program.

🎧Listen to the new episode here: https://ow.ly/mB3H50Z5xak

Join NACCHO for an in-person and virtual Wastewater Disease Surveillance Summit, a preconference workshop at NACCHO360.🗓...
05/28/2026

Join NACCHO for an in-person and virtual Wastewater Disease Surveillance Summit, a preconference workshop at NACCHO360.

🗓️ Date: July 13-14, 2026
📍 Location: Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY or online via Zoom
✈️ Travel Scholarships are available a first-come, first-serve basis. Submit your application now to reserve your spot
📝Registration is free and independent from

This interactive, two-day training will help participants:
✅ Enhance knowledge of wastewater monitoring
✅ Learn about cutting-edge research and best practices in the field
✅ Access tools and resources
✅ Build professional connections with subject-matter experts and peers within the wastewater monitoring community

Register to attend the and apply for a travel scholarship at www.naccho.org/blog/articles/wwm-naccho360-reg

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