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NACCHO is the national voice of the country's county/city/Tribal #PublicHealth departments. Based in Washington, DC, we're traversing the blue skies, highlighting the news, local public health, and the people who make our communities healthier and safer.
Are you a #localpublichealth professional with experience, expertise, or just simply interested in Informatics? Then join our Informatics Champions Community of Practice, a nationwide network of local health dept staff learning about & tackling informatics challenges. www.naccho.org/blog/article...
November 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Our latest resource summarizes the best available evidence for improving the treatment of substance use disorders + implementing overdose prevention strategies for people who are incarcerated or reentering the community after incarceration. www.naccho.org/uploads/down...
November 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
NACCHO remains committed to highlighting the important role Disease Intervention Specialists play in preventing and managing cases of STIs and other infectious diseases in their local communities. Read NACCHO’s recommendations about what this workforce needs to thrive: bit.ly/3JJcEDH
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
See how cutting-edge technology is transforming public health! Join us on Dec 2 for an inside look at how Essex County, NJ uses predictive modeling + location intelligence to anticipate flu outbreaks, mitigate rodent-related risks, and deliver targeted health services. www.naccho.org/blog/article...
November 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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5 From the Field: Our Q&A with @nacchoalerts.bsky.social CEO Lori Freeman on how local health departments are dealing with CDC chaos + how #publichealth moves forward #episky #IDSky www.healthbeat.org/2025/11/11/n...
November 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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NACCHO CEO Lori Freeman talks to Healthbeat about CDC disruptions, funding cuts, and what city and county officials can learn from red state colleagues.
5 From the Field: Q&A with NACCHO CEO Lori Freeman
NACCHO CEO Lori Freeman talks to Healthbeat about CDC disruptions, funding cuts, and what city and county officials can learn from red state colleagues.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“Given recent cuts to health care and substance use and overdose prevention services that we’re seeing, that is impacting some of the work on the ground.” Lori Tremmel Freeman, NACCHO Chief Executive Officer.

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The ‘hard, slow work’ of reducing overdose deaths is having an effect • Stateline
Illicit drug overdoses and the deaths they cause are trending down this year, despite spikes in a handful of states, according to a Stateline analysis of data from the federal Centers for Disease Cont...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Deadline extension! You have an extra week to submit abstracts for the 2026 Preparedness Summit. Join a distinguished list of presenters at the country’s first and longest-running national conference on public health preparedness. Details at https://ow.ly/yyh150XkuAS #PrepSummit26
October 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Deadline November 2! Submit an abstract for the 2026 Preparedness Summit, " Protecting Our Communities: State and Local Preparedness in Action," and bring your experiences to the forefront. #PrepSummit26 https://bit.ly/425SXvL
October 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Apps close Friday, October 31 for the 2026 cycle of Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)! This nationally recognized program equips local health departments with the training, tools, and recognition needed to strengthen emergency preparedness and response. Details: https://ow.ly/JRk650X7QBP
October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) is more than a checklist—it’s a chance to build resilience, sharpen skills, and raise your department’s profile. Applications close October 31. Learn more at https://ow.ly/gSuo50X7Qxg
October 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Preparedness Summit abstract submission period is open! Don’t miss your chance to advance the field by sharing strategies, best practices, and tools to foster better intrastate, interstate, and cross-border coordination and management. https://bit.ly/425SXvL #PrepSummit26
October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Participation in Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) results in stronger plans, internal growth, and recognition & credibility for local health departments. Applications close October 31. Learn more at https://ow.ly/BWAr50X7QuY
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Amid a changing federal policy and budget landscape, state and local coordination and collaboration are essential to preparedness and response. Share lessons learned & insights from your community. Submit a #PrepSummit26 abstract: https://bit.ly/425SXvL
October 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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
October 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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
October 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🚨 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
September 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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
September 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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
September 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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
September 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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
August 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
🎙️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
August 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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
August 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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...
August 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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...
July 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM