We're continuing our look back at the 2026 Preparedness Summit with a focus on the conference's second day, which included Town Halls, the opening of the Exhibit Hall, and poster presentations.
See highlights from the day at https://ow.ly/VRGb50YNGKC #PrepSummit26
We had such a good time being with so many of you at the 2026 Preparedness Summit that we're going to spend some time this week looking back at a few of the highlights. Our focus today is on our first day together just one week ago. See highlights at https://ow.ly/lXbG50YN9fy #PrepSummit26
Join NACCHO's Immunization Webinar: Measles Preparedness and Response: CDC Updates and Local Lessons from the Field on May 5th from 2-3pm ET.
Learn the latest information and practical approaches to measles preparedness by registering here: https://ow.ly/z9il50YN2fz
“[Local] health departments can complement the work that they’re already doing to meet the needs of older adults.” National Association of County and City Health Officials' Sara Lyons on the Age-Friendly Public Health: The Podcast. https://afphs.org/afphs-podcast/
Join our Cardiovascular Health Community of Practice (CoP) Call on April 21 at 1 PM ET
Click here to learn more and register:
naccho.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5gVLnd...
Join interactive #workshops focused on practical strategies to strengthen surveillance & informatics infrastructure within local public health agencies.
Interested? See www.naccho.org/blog/articles/workshop-f...
🎉Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Preparedness Summit! We truly appreciate all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors for the energy you've brought to Baltimore! Thank you for a wonderful week. #PrepSummit26
We look forward to seeing you next year in Atlanta, Georgia!
The Preparedness Summit is underway, and we are excited to host over 1,600 public health professionals at the Baltimore Convention Center! It’s been wonderful seeing everyone connecting, learning, and sharing ideas! #PrepSummit26
Youth sitting closely and conversing in a well-lit space with blurred outdoor scenery promoting NACCHO's April 30 webinar in the text in foreground.
Join NACCHO to hear about CDC's resource ▶️ ENGAGE: Evidence-Based Strategies to Prevent Youth Substance Use, a comprehensive review of substance use prevention strategies, interventions, and implementation considerations. Register here: www.naccho.org/blog/articles/oivp-april...
JCHD is a two-time nationally recognized PPHR program participant and continues to use the experience in its training processes.
➡️Learn more about JCHD’s work in emergency preparedness: tinyurl.com/mrxc4z97
➡️Learn more about Project Public Health Ready (PPHR): tinyurl.com/2p3dhxwp
Emergency preparedness plays a key role in achieving national health security, and local health departments lead efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) program ensures local health departments are ready to respond.
#NPHW Ready. Set. Action! – Jefferson County Health Department strengthens its preparedness work by regularly practicing and updating its response plans. Clear, step-by-step processes are in place to ensure staff are well prepared to act quickly and effectively.
NACCHO blog: learn how FLEXED Peer Ambassadors are advancing local public health through collaboration to build stronger #epidemiology practice.
Peer Ambassador blog:
www.naccho.org/blog/articles/flexed-pee...
FLEXED Resources:
https://www.naccho.org/blog/articles/flexed-resources
#NPHW Ready. Set. Action! – Yolo County Environmental Health Division hosted workshops on purchasing from permitted food vendors and how to navigate local food safety requirements to ensure successful inspections.
➡️The “Temporary Food Vendor Workshop” was featured on KCRA 3: tinyurl.com/2ttr6mn5
Turning data into action isn’t always straightforward.
NACCHO’s Signals to Stories guide helps public health professionals:
✅Identify key insights
✅Understand their audience
✅Communicate data to drive decisions
Explore the resource: https://ow.ly/FT2R50YFJWh
#NPHW Ready. Set. Action! – Durham County Department of Public Health (@durhamhealthnc.bsky.social) has focused on forming community partnerships to increase education and access to nutrient-dense foods.
➡️Learn more about this incredible work on NACCHO’s recent podcast episode: lnkd.in/et4d3Y3m
Professional woman working late at a computer in an office with city lights outside the window with information on NACCHO's workshop in April and May in the foreground.
Join interactive #workshops focused on practical strategies to strengthen surveillance & informatics infrastructure within local public health agencies.
Interested? See www.naccho.org/blog/articles/workshop-f...
#NPHW Ready. Set. Action! - Arapahoe County Public Health’s STI/HIV prevention work reaches the community through mobile clinics, a set location in the community, and treatment delivered directly in the field.
▶️Learn more about their work here: tinyurl.com/4cfb2tf8
This week is National Public Health Week! Throughout the week we’ll be highlighting some of the impactful work local health departments are doing to improve the lives of communities across the country.
➡️ Watch a special message from Lori Tremmel Freeman, NACCHO CEO. shorturl.at/l5DOl
NACCHO Health and Disability scholarship available for graduate and doctoral students, apply by April 10, 2026.
Graduate and doctoral students: Attend American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry One Voice Conference from June 4-7 in Dallas, Texas in-person or virtually with NACCHO #scholarships! See eligibility and apply by April 10: https://ow.ly/suRT50Ywo5t
📢 Open to all #NACCHO members!
Join the FLEXED webinar, Ask Better Questions, Get Better Data: Survey Design That Works on April 22 (2:30–3:00 PM ET). No prior FLEXED participation required. 🔗 https://ow.ly/knH850YynSQ
On #WorldTBDay, we're grateful for the local health department staff working on the front lines of TB prevention and response every day. Visit our blog for the latest resources and data to support your work. https://www.naccho.org/blog/articles/world-tb-day-2026
Snow-capped mountains over a clear lake with NACCHO logo and World Water Day public health support message.
This #WorldWaterDay, celebrate the power of lakes free of Harmful Algal Blooms!
Our short guide features information on #localpublichealth response to Harmful Algal Blooms + a printable Public Health Advisory for local health departments. https://ow.ly/1X7O50YtF7U
🎙️New Podcast Episode🎙️
🟣Update on NACCHO’s Local Public Health on the Hill event.
🟣Durham County Department of Public Health's efforts to address food insecurity and the lack of nutritious food options for local families.
Listen to the new episode here: ow.ly/xIsm50YwX9m.
New CORHA Webpage: Learn about viral respiratory pathogens like influenza, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, and rhinovirus. See guidance on recognizing ILI/ARI clusters and investigating outbreaks. NACCHO is a proud CORHA partner member.
🔗 corha.org/diseases-pathogens/viral-respiratory-pathogens
New CORHA Spotlight Blog: Lessons from an NTM outbreak in outpatient surgery centers. Explore how identifying system gaps and leveraging CORHA guidance can strengthen infection prevention and protect patients. NACCHO is a proud CORHA partner member.
🔗 Learn more: corha.org/news
NACCHO offers a Health and Disability scholarship for emerging leaders with applications due by April 10, 2026.
NACCHO is offering scholarships to graduate and doctoral students studying public health, disability, or related fields to attend 2026 American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry One Voice Conference in Dallas, TX. Learn more: https://ow.ly/68eH50Ytuqr
#OneVoice
Need foodborne illness outbreak response guidelines for owners, operators, and managers of retail food establishments? Look no further than CIFOR’s dedicated Guidelines: www.naccho.org/blog/articles/cifor-indu...
#FoodSafety #CIFORFood
Damōn Chaplin, NACCHO Board President and Health Commissioner for the City of Minneapolis Health Department, shares why public health professionals should engage with elected officials as we wrap up our Hill Day Q&As.
💻Read the full Hill Day recap and Q&As here: ow.ly/khYK50Yqfsh
Are you a new and early-career preparedness coordinator? New for 2026, the Preparedness Summit features a “Preparedness 101” track for both in-person and virtual attendees. Register to join us in Baltimore or virtually at https://ow.ly/fn4j50YqfiF #PrepSummit26