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Legionella: Exploring National Guidance and Local Experiences
Legionnaires' disease is a respiratory disease caused by Legionella bacteria, which can be found in the water systems of large buildings. In 2016, there were an estimated 6,100 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the United States. NACCHO invites you to learn more about Legionella and the available resources and recommendations for protecting your community. Participants will hear from CDC subject matter experts with the National Center for Environmental Health and the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases about tools and resources…
Find out more »NACCHO Radiation Readiness Twitter Chat
On Tuesday, June 5, from 2-3 p.m., ET, NACCHO will host a Radiation Readiness Twitter Chat to help raise awareness of radiation preparedness resources and information. The NACCHO Twitter handle (@NACCHOalerts) will be hosting the chat using #RadReady. The target audience for the Twitter chat is federal, state, and local health department representatives hoping to learn more about radiation preparedness and engage in conversation with their public health peers on radiation preparedness topics. All Twitter users are also are welcome…
Find out more »CDC Second Wednesday Webinar: Temperature Considerations for MCM Distribution
CDC will present its next Second Wednesday Webinar from 1-2 p.m., ET, on Wednesday, June 13. The CDC Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR) will partner with the CDC Division of Strategic National Stockpile (DSNS) on “Temperature Considerations for Medical Countermeasures Distribution.” This presentation will include a discussion on DSNS’s responsibilities under the main federal regulations that govern cold chain management. DSNS will also share practical regulatory matters for state and local consideration when handling and redistributing temperature controlled…
Find out more »Hurricane Communications Webinar Tuesday, June 19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, June 19, at 1 p.m., ET, to discuss the 2018 hurricane season, the health risks hurricanes bring, and communications options that responders and community leaders can use to mitigate those risks. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/653987835 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699006833,,653987835# or +16468769923,,653987835# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900…
Find out more »Register for Public Health & Disasters Conference
Register for the Public Health & Disasters Conference by July 1 to qualify for the early bird special price. The Public Health and Disasters Conference focuses specifically on disasters impacting or within the public health system – this means that rather than only focusing on public health, it includes the other key components of the system including emergency management, emergency medical services, health care, hospitals and the rest of the public health system. The conference is comprised of headliner keynote…
Find out more »CDC Second Wednesday Webinar on Access and Functional Needs
CDC will present its next Second Wednesday Webinar from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 11. July’s presentation will cover community inclusion with an emphasis on access and functional needs and will feature speakers from the Colorado Department of Health. Registration is not required to join the July 11 webinar via Adobe Connect. Participants can log onto https://adobeconnect.cdc.gov/r6ooog3mlz5/ to view the webinar. To listen to the audio portion via a phone line, dial 1-888-455-3007 and enter participant…
Find out more »Attend U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Seventh Annual Building Resilience Conference in Washington, D.C.
Preparing for, responding to, and recovering from catastrophic disasters requires a cross-sector approach. To engage partners across sectors in this conversation, the U.S. Camber of Commerce Foundation will host the seventh annual Building Resilience through Private-Public Partnerships Conference. Sign up here.
Find out more »Join CDC Webinar: The Role of Educators in Public Health Emergencies
Teachers and other educators play an important role in Public Health emergencies. They can be a source of comfort and reassurance. They can help students and parents know what to do to stay safer and healthier during natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and other types of Public Health emergencies. Participate in The Role of Educators in Public Health Emergencies webinar on Wednesday, July 25, at 1 p.m., ET. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/821582439 Or iPhone one-tap…
Find out more »Webinar: Introducing the Rural Health Information Hub
The Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) is a national clearinghouse on rural health information and resources to support healthcare and population health in rural communities. Featuring an online library, rural health data, state guides, toolkits, rural programs models, custom alerts, and more, the RHIhub is your first stop for rural health information. The RHIhub is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, meaning that all of its services are provided free of charge. Click here to join the…
Find out more »Webcast: Applying Neurobiological and Socio-behavioral Sciences from Prenatal through Early Childhood Development
On Aug. 6, the committee on Applying Neurobiological and Socio-behavioral Sciences from Prenatal through Early Childhood Development: A Health Equity Approach will host a workshop at the Keck Center of the National Academies. The workshop will feature speakers who will address components of the committee's statement of task. This event is free, open to the public, and will be webcast. An agenda will be available closer to the event date. The agenda and speaker biosketches are available. Where: Keck Center of the National Academies, Room 100 500 Fifth Street…
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