NACCHO CEO Lori Freeman talks to Healthbeat about CDC disruptions, funding cuts, and what city and county officials can learn from red state colleagues.

“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. stateline.org/2025/11/03/t...

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

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#PrepSummit26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🚨 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

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

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 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

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

🎙️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

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

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...

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...

🎙️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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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...

📣 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

📢 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

Welcoming our friend @sobsinepi.bsky.social‬ to Bluesky!❤️Give this amazing human a follow!

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...

Today is the LAST DAY to #apply for travel scholarships to our wastewater monitoring workshop at the annual NACCHO conference #NA360! Details here: www.naccho.org/uploads/down... See thread for details.

#PublicHealth leaders use the #NACCHOProfileStudy for many purposes. By leveraging study data, Kevin’s local health department secured a $2.5 million investment for local infectious disease efforts. Complete your survey today from [email protected] to inform local policy and practice!

🎙️New Podcast Episode🎙️ On this episode, NACCHO speakers discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) President’s Budget Request to Congress and later, Dr. Michael Kilkenny joins to reflect on his tenure as Board President. 🎧Listen to the new episode here: ow.ly/yMn350Wa3YV

Join NACCHO and the University of Washington on July 1 for a #webinar introducing CHaRT — a new virtual tool to reduce health risks associated with #extremeheat. Learn more about the tool and register at www.naccho.org/blog/article... #WorldEnvironmentDay

How can health departments operationalize the Community Health Strategist role? A @publichealthinst.bsky.social evaluation our Resilience Catalysts program shows how structured frameworks & technical assistance can drive health equity. Read more in @jphmpdirect.com: journals.lww.com/jphmp/fullte...

Spots are running out for our #NA360 preconference workshop on wastewater monitoring in July! This FREE training will help participants: ✅ Enhance knowledge of wastewater monitoring ✅ Access tools and best practices ✅ Build professional connections with SMEs/peers www.naccho.org/blog/article...

Come join us for our Roots of Health Inequity Community of Practice (CoP) on Friday, May 30 at 1:00pm ET. We’ll explore how to use the Roots of Health Inequity course series and Virtual Community to enhance community-centered public health practices. Register here: linktr.ee/nacchoroots

Our new article in @frontiersin.bsky.social uses #NacchoProfileStudy & #PHWINS to offer insights about the demographics of new local health officials. Overall, #PublicHealth leaders are spending less time in their positions. Read the full article: www.frontiersin.org/journals/pub... #AcademicChatter

We have helped hundreds of local #PublicHealth professionals get their Certification in Infection Control. A mixed methods evaluation detailed in @jphmpdirect.com shows this effort can: ✅ Enhance professional credibility & ✅ Improve efficiency to disease outbreak response. #EpiSky #AcademicChatter

Join us for a free, in-person, #NA360 pre-conference #workshop, From Sewers to Solutions: Wastewater Monitoring for Public Health Action on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM local time at the Hilton Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. #ApplyNow 🔻 www.naccho.org/blog/article...

It's Healthy and Safe Swimming Week! All week long, NACCHO will be promoting our resources that improve and promote #healthyswimming. #HSSW2025

🎙️New Podcast Episode🎙️ On this episode, NACCHO discusses the "skinny” version of the President’s Budget Request to Congress for FY26 and also takes a look into the new NACCHO Resource Hub. 🎧Listen to the new episode here: shorturl.at/R1c31

📣 Are you a local health official? 📣 If so, click on the link in your email to submit your #NACCHOProfileStudy survey today to help shape the landscape of local public health and inform federal, state, and local public health policy. Make your voice heard and submit your survey today!

First-of-its-kind assessment maps states’ public health data-sharing policies www.route-fifty.com/digital-gove... via @routefifty

Heluna Health is at the @nacchoalerts.bsky.social Preparedness Conference this week! A highlight of our presence: presenting our Center for Outbreak Preparedness Insights (COPI) and introducing the Local Public Health Resources Index (LPHRI). Learn more: helunahealth.org/lphri/

Applications are open for a new Public Health Communications Collaborative Ambassador Cohort! This program for #publichealth communicators is designed to amplify PHCC’s reach, deepen community engagement & enhance effective communications. Applications close on June 6; apply here: lnkd.in/gV7FF843

Are you a current or former local health official with at least five years of experience and a passion for developing the next generation of public health leaders? NACCHO is now accepting applications for coaches for the RISE program. Learn more here: bit.ly/3Elgq3b

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