NACCHO

The future of public health starts with a strong, resilient, and well-resourced workforce. Public health professionals protect and enhance better health outcomes through essential services, including screening and treatment for chronic and communicable diseases; maternal and child health services; environmental health services; epidemiology; routine immunizations; primary prevention care; food service regulation; and emergency preparedness and response. Without a robust workforce, communities risk gaps in critical services that keep people safe and healthy. #NationalPublicHealthWeek 📊NACCHO’s Profile Study, the largest data source on local health departments, underscores the urgent need for increased capacity in health departments of all sizes. Continued investments in education and training will support a stronger workforce. Advocating for this means having an understanding of key data and its impact – NACCHO’s new Profile Study Dashboard gives you easy access to explore insights on the infrastructure and practice of local health departments on a national level. Visit NACCHO’s new Profile Study Dashboard here: https://bit.ly/4hruFll 🤝Local health departments also have the opportunity to shift workplace culture to enhance harmony, impact, and joy amongst staff. Learn more by reviewing the "Joy in Work Implementation Guide" here: https://bit.ly/4ctQKy2

NACCHO is excited to release a new resource hub - emphasizing the importance of staying informed. #NationalPublicHealthWeek The NACCHO Resource Hub is a free, online collection of public health resources designed to educate and support the public health community in their efforts of improving the lives of people and their families. The platform offers a wide range of resources and tools that will help communities stay informed and expand their knowledge to make a greater impact in all public health efforts. 💻Visit NACCHO’s Resource Hub here: https://bit.ly/3YqrKSn

Registration closes Friday! Bridge knowledge gaps and improve your existing radiation recovery planning and exercising programs. Join a full-day radiological/nuclear preparedness and response workshop on Monday, April 28, in San Antonio, TX, in advance of the 2025 Preparedness Summit. Details: https://ow.ly/9fx550VnyCE

Now it’s your turn to amplify your voice for public health. Every voice matters in shaping policies that directly impact our communities. NACCHO has several resources where you can stay up-to-date and get involved with what’s happening on Capitol Hill and key legislative matters. ➡️Take Action - Tell your federal elected representatives to protect funding for local health departments. https://bit.ly/4dWUCHm ➡️Subscribe to News From Washington - A weekly newsletter that provides updates on important legislative matters on public health. https://bit.ly/4jiSGvj ➡️Listen to Podcast From Washington - A monthly podcast covering public health updates from Capitol Hill, followed by conversations with local health departments on key public health concerns. https://bit.ly/3CI5Cew ➡️Download NACCHO’s Advocacy Toolkit – The toolkit will provide guidance on speaking with your elected officials. https://bit.ly/4jl8EVI Visit https://bit.ly/3YlzAN6 to learn more ways to get involved. #NationalPublicHealthWeek

Today marks the beginning of #NationalPublicHealthWeek. As we mark the 30th anniversary of the recognition, NACCHO is proud to highlight the important work that local health departments do each and every day in communities across the country and encourage all of us to stand up and support them. While local health departments are on the front lines in protecting the health and well-being of communities, it takes all of us to ensure the impact reaches even further. It has never been more important for this work to be lifted up. Community members can stay informed, share information, and speak up to support the work of local public health. Over the course of this week, we will share more about how NACCHO supports local public health, new resources, how to stay updated, and ways you can get involved. We encourage you to get involved locally by finding your local health department on NACCHO’s official website and explore the resources provided. Visit our local health department directory here: https://ow.ly/MCrf50Vveha Most importantly, thank you to the nation’s over 3,300 local health departments and the public health workers that continue to provide these important services, especially during these challenging times. NACCHO remains unwavering in our commitment to supporting and empowering local health departments with the tools needed to keep their communities healthy and safe.

NACCHO members and leadership are actively involved and engaged in advocacy efforts, supporting public health policies that are important for improving health outcomes in our communities. Each year, we take part in events like NACCHO’s Annual Local Public Health on the Hill Day (Hill Day), to meet directly with members of Congress. https://ow.ly/uKBl50VwbPc Dr. Michael Kilkenny, NACCHO Board President and Chief Executive Officer and Health Officer for Cabell-Huntington Health Department, shares his experience participating in Hill Day and why advocacy outreach is important. #NationalPublicHealthWeek NACCHO: As a public health leader, how can you encourage the broader community to get involved in public health advocacy efforts? Dr. Kilkenny: Members of the broader community are often already engaged in advocacy and often more active than I am in those efforts. By meeting regularly with citizen groups and other community leaders, education spreads toward and from you, such that you amplify other voices and they amplify yours. NACCHO: What would you say to other local health departments to encourage them to get involved in advocacy or education efforts? Dr. Kilkenny: I’d remind public health leaders that people pay more attention to them than they sometimes feel. You never know when what you say changes somebody’s position, but if you never say anything, you don’t give yourself much of a chance. NACCHO: Why are events like NACCHO’s Hill Day important for public health? Dr. Kilkenny: NACCHO’s Hill Day is a remarkable experience! The skilled NACCHO staff alongside the experienced local leaders make a big impact. NACCHO: What is your biggest takeaway from NACCHO’s Hill Day and speaking with your elected official? Dr. Kilkenny: I always learn more than I teach on Hill Day. When the legislator wants to hear from you and you get their feedback face to face, that’s a good meeting. I always get one of those meetings on Hill Day.

Today marks the beginning of #NationalPublicHealthWeek. As we mark the 30th anniversary of the recognition, NACCHO is proud to highlight the important work that local health departments do each and every day in communities across the country and encourage all of us to stand up and support them. While local health departments are on the front lines in protecting the health and well-being of communities, it takes all of us to ensure the impact reaches even further. It has never been more important for this work to be lifted up. Community members can stay informed, share information, and speak up to support the work of local public health. Over the course of this week, we will share more about how NACCHO supports local public health, new resources, how to stay updated, and ways you can get involved. We encourage you to get involved locally by finding your local health department on NACCHO’s official website and explore the resources provided. Visit our local health department directory here: https://ow.ly/MCrf50Vveha Most importantly, thank you to the nation’s over 3,300 local health departments and the public health workers that continue to provide these important services, especially during these challenging times. NACCHO remains unwavering in our commitment to supporting and empowering local health departments with the tools needed to keep their communities healthy and safe.

There’s Still Time to Apply! Attention graduate or doctoral students! NACCHO is awarding three scholarships to attend the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 2025 Annual Conference. Don’t miss this chance to grow your skills, network, and advance health access for people with disabilities. Apply by Friday April 11th, 2025. https://lnkd.in/gq6Z6cQ3 Learn more about NACCHO’s Health and Disability initiatives: https://lnkd.in/e43_nfd9 For conference details, visit: https://lnkd.in/dupj4kE

Subscribe to NACCHO’s Cardiovascular Health Newsletter and gain access to valuable resources, expert insights, and opportunities to connect with professionals working to improve cardiovascular health in local communities.   https://lnkd.in/e7GqZX4X

Bridge knowledge gaps and improve your existing radiation recovery planning and exercising programs. Join a full-day radiological/nuclear preparedness and response workshop on Monday, April 28, in San Antonio, TX, in advance of the 2025 Preparedness Summit. Details and registration: https://ow.ly/8pRn50VnyAO