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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 1d

Are you ready to join a distinguished list of presenters at the country’s first and longest-running national conference on public health preparedness? The 2026 Preparedness Summit is now accepting abstracts! Learn more at https://ow.ly/GeMF50X7O7A. #PrepSummit26

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 2d

Apps open through 10/31 for Project Public Health Ready (PPHR). This nationally recognized program equips local health departments w/ the training, tools, and recognition needed to strengthen emergency preparedness & response. Details: https://ow.ly/IikT50X7Nq3

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 New IPC training resources! Created with WE Public Health + workshop participants, these tools help LHD staff plan, deliver, & sustain IPC education: Facilitator’s Toolkit, Prep Checklist, & Run of Show guides. 🔗 bit.ly/3JRqrYv

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 13d

The Cornell Health Impacts Core, with support from the CDC, has developed a guide on building Public Health Strategic Skills. The guide gives those working in public health a comprehensive, time-saving repository of high-quality skills training. Explore the guide today at bit.ly/46GkDbO

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 23d

NACCHO’s Overdose, Injury, and Violence Prevention workgroup announces the release of a new resource that houses a curated and regularly updated list of evidence-based communications campaign resources that local health departments can use to keep their communities informed. Go to bit.ly/46lZOlL

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 27d

September is #FASDAwarenessMonth! Join us as we raise awareness about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and the importance of alcohol-free pregnancies. Read our blog post highlighting tools and resources for local #PublicHealth departments: bit.ly/3VJ9ySi

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Aug 20

NACCHO's new “Point-of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections Toolkit," produced with NNPHI and CDC, is a decision-making guide for local health departments, clinic managers, and others on the use of point-of-care tests (POCTs) for STIs, including HIV. Access here: bit.ly/4fOtJHV

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Aug 19

🎙️New Podcast Episode🎙️

On this episode, Sarisa Roe from the CDC Foundation joins the podcast to discusses the launch of their new resource called Overdose Measures Matter.

🎧Listen here: ow.ly/qYsJ50WIaMv

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Aug 15

In response to the horrific shooting that occurred on Friday, August 8, targeting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the public health community stands in solidarity with our CDC colleagues.

Read the full joint statement here: shorturl.at/kiMho

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Aug 4

A recent NACCHO #SafeSwimming webinar focused on changes in the 5th Edition of the Model Aquatic Health Code offering valuable insights into its implementation and covering some best practices for health departments. Key takeaways from this webinar are documented here: www.naccho.org/uploads/down...

National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 31

In response to an observed up"tick" in emergency department visits from tick bites across the United States, see a resource roundup for health departments containing practical information they can share with their communities plus helpful tools for departments to use. www.naccho.org/blog/article...

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 31

🎙️New Podcast Episode🎙️

On this episode, Damōn Chaplin, NACCHO's new Board President discusses how he plans to work with the board to better position NACCHO and local health departments as essential partners in improving the health of people across the country.

🎧Listen here: ow.ly/rejc50Wy6sk

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 29

#PressRelease: NACCHO Welcomes Dr. Bisola Ojikutu as Board Vice President

“I am deeply honored to serve as Vice President of NACCHO especially during this challenging time in the history of public health in our country.”

➡️Full press release: tiny.cc/pbgq001

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 28

#PressRelease: NACCHO Announces Dr. Patrick McGough as the 2025-2026 Board President-Elect

“I am deeply honored to serve as President-Elect of NACCHO, an organization that champions the essential work of local public health across our nation.”

➡️Full press release: shorturl.at/0rK0p

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 23

#PressRelease: NACCHO Honors Lisa Sesterhenn of Black Hawk County Public Health in Iowa as the 2025 National Advocate of the Year

Sesterhenn was presented the award during NACCHO360 in Anaheim, California on July 17, 2025.

➡️ Read the full press release here: ow.ly/cugG50WtzCN

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 22

#PressRelease: Elaine O’Keefe Awarded NACCHO’s Highest Honor, the Maurice “Mo” Mullet Lifetime of Service Award

O'Keefe received the award at the 2025 NACCHO360 annual conference in Anaheim, California on July 17, 2025.

➡️Read the full press release here: ow.ly/5X6b50WtrfQ

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 17

#PressRelease: NACCHO Announces Damōn Chaplin as the 2025-2026 Board President

"I’m passionate about our work and look forward to using NACCHO’s platform to connect people to the resources they need and help communities function as they were designed.”

Full press release: shorturl.at/cK7hM

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 10

#PressRelease: NACCHO is pleased to announce that Pima County Health Department is the recipient of the 2025 Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award for Excellence in Food Protection at the Local Level.

➡️Read the full press release here: www.naccho.org/blog/article...

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 3

📣 Webinar Alert! 📣

Join NACCHO Research for a webinar on Wednesday, July 9 at 1PM ET to explore key findings from the 2024 Forces of Change report and learn how NACCHO's research efforts support advocacy for local public health!

🔗 Register: bit.ly/FOC24Webinar

#PublicHealth #NACCHO #FOCsurvey

An invitation with a blue background, and an illustrated person with a megaphone saying "you're invited!", with details about NACCHO's upcoming webinar on July 9th at 1pm Eastern Time.

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 2

📢 NACCHO’s newest Research data report is out now! The 2024 #FOCSurvey report explores trends shaping local health departments: workforce, finance, fellowships, public health nursing, governance, harm reduction & more. A must-read for the #PublicHealth field! Read now: bit.ly/ForcesOfChange2024

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 30

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 30

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 26

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 25

Don't miss out! Join NACCHO and the University of Washington on July 1 at 1 PM ET on a timely webinar to learn about a new virtual tool that will help local health departments plan & implement protective #extremeheat interventions. Webinar details at www.naccho.org/blog/article...

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 24

✅ Registration for NACCHO360 is NOT required to attend this workshop!

✅ Registration will remain open for those interested.

✅ #NA360 conference attendees are welcome to attend but must register through the link provided.

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