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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 9h

Are you a new Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit leader? Check out a new checklist that includes suggested trainings and resources in eight categories as well as a short list of recommended actions for a unit leader’s first 90 days. Learn more at ow.ly/I5cu50ZYulO

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

Looking to develop the capabilities of your Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers to support medical and public health emergency responses? Check out the latest edition of the MRC Deployment Readiness Guide. Learn more at ow.ly/y1FX50ZYtRx

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Do you investigate foodborne outbreaks? Helpful tools now on the Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response website at www.cifor.us. #CIFORFood

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Participation in Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) results in stronger plans, internal growth, and recognition & credibility for your local, regional, or tribal health department. Applications close October 31. Learn more at ow.ly/GNMq50ZW2u6 #PPHRrecognition

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Looking to strengthen your LHD’s data or survey skills? 📊 Explore two new FLEXED resources featuring training opportunities and practical comparisons of data collection, visualization, analysis and collaboration tools. Build your data toolkit: ow.ly/9cIu50ZVY0S

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

There's still time to join NACCHO’s Community of Practice which will support the advancement of breastfeeding initiatives at local health departments by providing technical assistance, resources, and access to national experts. Applications are due October 14. Visit ow.ly/hEl950ZVW2W

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

NACCHO, in partnership with CDC, is now accepting applications for the Resilient, Innovative, Safe, and Empowered (RISE) Communities Funding Opportunity.Sites will receive up to $85,000 each to support collaborative youth and community violence prevention efforts. Details: ow.ly/Lsaq50ZVZru

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day! All children should have access to clean air and water, safer and healthier foods, and healthy learning environments. How are you celebrating #CEHDay? LHDs, use #ChildrenAtTheCenter to tag your CEH Day efforts! Learn more at cehday.org.

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

NACCHO has released its 2024 Network Profile of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) report. The report provides a snapshot of the MRC network in 2024, including the newest data on unit demographics, training, partnerships, response activities, and capabilities. Learn more at ow.ly/Fpfs50ZV97L

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

As #SPM2026 ends, NACCHO thanks local health departments & partners working on preventing suicide in their communities year-round. Applications to join NACCHO’s #SuicidePrevention Community of Practice for Local Health Departments now open at ow.ly/ajBe50ZSKbe Apply by 5PM ET on Oct. 6.

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join our new Management Essentials Community of Practice to explore essential management skills needed by local health department managers to address today’s complex, real-world public health issues. Sign up before Friday October 9, 2026: ow.ly/Qz1b50ZSJIQ

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

NACCHO has awards of up to $10,000 available for state public health associations to support LHD performance improvement needs. For more details, visit ow.ly/66lX50ZSHhw

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

NACCHO #fundingopportunity: Support community-driven efforts at the intersection of public health & public safety to improve outcomes for people at high risk of overdose involved in/at risk of contact with the criminal justice system. Applications due Oct. 26. Learn more at ow.ly/Ppuf50ZQYcB

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Take action this #SuicidePreventionMonth! Apply to join NACCHO’s new Suicide Prevention CoP for Local Health Departments, which will run through July 2027. ow.ly/V2pI50ZQbP9 Applications due: 5PM EST, October 6.

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

September is #FASDAwarenessMonth. See important resources and information for local health departments to promote substance-free pregnancies, prevent FASDs, and support local communities in your work at www.naccho.org/blog/articles/septem…

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Local health departments, join our Rural Overdose Prevention and Response CoP! Through July '27, LHDs supporting rural communities will gather virtually to connect with peers + build local capacity. Apply by 5pm ET on Oct. 9 at ow.ly/ZicH50ZPanM

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

September is National Food Safety Education Month! Explore NACCHO’s selection of innovative food safety practices proven to be effective at the local level + recognized at the national level through NACCHO’s Model Practices Program. www.naccho.org/blog/articles/nfsem-… #NFSEM

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This #FASDAwarenessMonth, register for NACCHO's Sep. 16 training on "Reducing Stigma Associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders." Dive into practical approaches for reducing stigma around FASDs. Details at ow.ly/Tvy950ZMcVg

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month occurs annually each September. Access additional information on preventing substance-exposed pregnancies at www.naccho.org/blog/article... #FASDAwarenessMonth #FASDMonth

NACCHO supports local public health during FASD Awareness Month. Image has a picture of a pregnant woman receiving emotional support.

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Which data analysis platform fits your health department’s needs? Join NACCHO’s FLEXED Webinar, tomorrow, Sept. 10 at 2 PM ET, for practical LHD examples using ArcGIS, Power BI & R. Register: bit.ly/4wGMPq1 Open to all #NACCHO members

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

New NACCHO resources for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Upstream Suicide Prevention Strategy Match Cheat Sheet/Suicide Prevention Core Competencies/Suicide Risk + Protective Factors: Example Local-Level Indicators/Planning for Sustainability. ow.ly/Exmi50ZIQpU #SPM2026

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

NACCHO Recognizes Sara Jo Best of the Lincoln Trail District Health Department (KY) As its 2026 National Advocate of the Year. 💻 Read the full press statement at www.naccho.org/blog/article...

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Two key resources to help you & your communities: #1 Suicide Prevention Month: Ideas for Action (Suicide Prevention Resource Center) sprc.org/resources/su... #2 2026 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Toolkit (SAMHSA) www.samhsa.gov/about/digita... Stay tuned for more resources + announcements!

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

To continue its support of local health departments’ suicide prevention efforts, NACCHO recently expanded its free, self-paced Community-Based Suicide Prevention for Local Health Departments online course w/ new content, tools, and practical exercises. nacchouniversity.maplelms.com/login/index....

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and NACCHO recognizes that the local public health workforce—including LHD staff, community and government partners, and advocates—works tirelessly to prevent suicide and build supportive communities year-round. Thank you for all you do. #SPM2026

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

How can LHDs and healthcare facilities work together to strengthen IPC? 🤝 NACCHO’s Project Firstline offers 3 resources to support the convo, from introducing your LHD’s role and services to envisioning what successful IPC collaboration could look like - tinyurl.com/3yk37zs3

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

How can local health departments build stronger partnerships with assisted living communities? Join NACCHO, CDC & Argentum Sept. 2 (1–2 PM ET) to explore IPC training, outbreak preparedness, partnership strategies & resources. Register: bit.ly/4bquEgJ

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Which data analysis platform fits your health department’s needs? Join NACCHO’s FLEXED Webinar on Sept. 10 at 2 PM ET for practical LHD examples using ArcGIS, Power BI & R. Register: bit.ly/4wGMPq1 Open to all #NACCHO members

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Download and share the 7 Core Components of Performance Improvement infographic to promote how your local health department works every day to improve population health. www.naccho.org/blog/articles/naccho…

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Tune in to our podcast to hear about NACCHO’s Maternal & Child Health Policy Innovation Program – launched to help LHDs develop + advance policy solutions focused on nutrition security + access to care. We also provide an update on federal funding for fiscal year 2027 & more. sites.libsyn.com/85898/

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Explore NCOA's and NACCHO's new resource, Tips for Engaging LHDs in Falls Prevention (www.ncoa.org/article/tips-for-engag…), and connect with your state's coalition today at www.ncoa.org/page/state-falls-preve….

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We're seeking a Media Relations and Public Relations Lead to elevate NACCHO’s voice & increase awareness of the value of local HDs. ow.ly/nLKj50ZBSE4

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

How can local health departments help sustain infection prevention in long-term care? Join NACCHO & APIC Aug. 21 (1-2 PM ET) for a webinar on partnerships, workforce development, and practical strategies to strengthen IPC programs. Register: bit.ly/4fZVSx7

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

NACCHO is proud to honor Meenakshi Brewster, MD, MPH, of St. Mary’s County Health Department, MD, with the 2026 National Champion of Local Governmental Public Health Award! 💻Read the full statement at www.naccho.org/blog/article... Join us in congratulating Dr. Brewster!

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Celebrate #NationalBreastfeedingMonth with NACCHO tomorrow, August 19, from 2:00pm ET: Aligning Strategy and Systems to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes: Five Years of the Continuity of Care Blueprint. Register for the webinar: bit.ly/4fmxPrU

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Get inspiration to join NACCHO’s Cardiovascular Health Community of Practice at ow.ly/75ZI50ZzA5a. Find out how strengthened connections among health departments like yours help to improve heart health in communities.

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Good news! The Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) application process has evolved, and it is much simpler and more accessible. Learn how PPHR supports local health departments and why this is a great time to take a look at applying: ow.ly/HBnH50Zyz1t #PPHRrecognition

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

New from NACCHO | The "Community-Based Suicide Prevention for Local Health Departments" course now features NEW tools and practical exercises to help LHDs build and sustain comprehensive, community-based suicide prevention efforts. www.naccho.org/blog/articles/suicid…

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

While the FDA, CDC, and state and local partners are investigating an ongoing multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections, NACCHO is actively working to ensure local health departments have timely information and resources. Details at www.naccho.org/blog/articles/cyclos…

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

For more than 20 years, no Ohio local health department achieved Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) recognition. The Licking County Health Department changed that, becoming the first to receive the distinction this year. Learn about their experience at ow.ly/E3RB50Zyyy8 #PPHRrecognition

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The National Association of County and City Health Officials has awarded Georgia Heise, DrPH, District Director of the Three Rivers District Health Department in Kentucky, with the Maurice “Mo” Mullet Lifetime of Service Award. 💻Read the full statement: www.naccho.org/blog/article...

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Celebrate #NationalBreastfeedingMonth with NACCHO on Aug. 19 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET: Aligning Strategy and Systems to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes: Five Years of the Continuity of Care Blueprint. Register for the webinar now at bit.ly/4fmxPrU.

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

How can local health departments build stronger partnerships with assisted living communities? Join NACCHO, CDC & Argentum Sept. 2 to explore IPC training, outbreak preparedness, partnership strategies & resources. Register: www.naccho.org/blog/articles/ipc-we…

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The National Association of County and City Health Officials applauds the confirmation of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be the new Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 💻Read the full statement: www.naccho.org/blog/article...

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

New from NACCHO: See how Adaptive Leadership Academy graduates are applying concepts into practice, helping leaders navigate complex change, foster innovation, and build resilience when the path forward isn't clear: ow.ly/U1sj50ZvVtw

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Celebrate #NationalBreastfeedingMonth with NACCHO on August 19 from 2:00-3:30 PM ET: Aligning Strategy and Systems to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes: Five Years of the Continuity of Care Blueprint. Register for webinar: bit.ly/4fmxPrU

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

New from NACCHO: An issue brief explores how organizational policies can help local health departments reduce delays, minimize loss to follow-up, and strengthen hepatitis C testing and treatment models. Learn more at ow.ly/EzAf50ZtAaW.

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

New from NACCHO! Become proactive to help prevent zoonotic outbreaks in the first place, or make sure resources, infrastructure, and expertise are readily available to respond to outbreaks quickly with our new interactive website. Visit virtualcommunities.naccho.org/vecto…

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National Association of County and City Health Officials @nacchoalerts.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

New from NACCHO: Practical strategies to strengthen coordination during HIV, STI, and hepatitis outbreaks, including shared planning, collaborative problem-solving, service mapping, and more. www.naccho.org/blog/articles/streng…

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