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We can't wait to see you in #Detroit next week for NACCHO360! We'll be posting some of the top highlights from the conference throughout the week, so stay tuned for more updates! Safe travels! #NA360

New Resources: Health Equity Performance Measures and Toolkit for Community Health Workers In 2023, NACCHO funded the Center for Public Health Systems (CPHS) at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health to create a toolkit to increase LHDs’ capacity to define, measure, and track progress toward health equity as a part of their performance improvement. To best inform creation of a useful toolkit, CPHS first conducted an environmental scan in February and March of 2023 of peer-reviewed literature and plans written by public health departments. Next, CPHS held three listening sessions in January and February 2024 with professionals from LHDs across the country. The goal of the listening sessions was to understand LHDs’ working definitions of health equity, their HEPM strategies, and their data sources. Thirdly, much of the content included in this toolkit builds on Measuring What Matters in Public Health, published by NACCHO in 2018. This report provides guidance on building a performance management system, supplemented with templates, worksheets, and stories from the field. We add to this report by focusing specifically on performance measurement (an aspect of performance management) of health equity. Check out these four new resources in a NACCHO blog post here: https://lnkd.in/exztRDRe #PublicHealth #CommunityHealthWorkers #HealthEquity

Explore this month's Climate and Health Outlook from HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity to check in on heat, drought, hurricane, wildfire forecasts in your region + a detailed heat and health overlook. https://lnkd.in/e4cnm6Qh

Reminder: Apply to Attend the Risk Reduction Learning Collaboratives! The Alzheimer's Association Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Risk Reduction (Center), in collaboration with NACCHO and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), are hosting up to 70 local health department leaders to participate in one of seven nationwide Risk Reduction Learning Collaboratives (RLC). These RLCs are structured gatherings aimed at increasing public health officials with the knowledge and skills to host a community action planning meetings aimed at improving their community's brain health. Local health departments are invited to apply by August 2, 2024. The application can be accessed via Alzheimer’s Association’s submittable webpage here: bit.ly/3Y2Z0zV For additional questions, contact CenterOfExcellence@alz.org. An open forum for additional questions will be held via Zoom on July 10, 2024 at 3:00–4:00pm ET. #Alzheimers #RiskReduction #publichealth

Are you a passionate #PublicHealth professional dedicated to strengthening community resilience and #preparedness? Do you want to influence national policies and contribute to the safety and well-being of your community? If so, NACCHO invites you to join the Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG). Applications due 7/26. Details: https://ow.ly/vKir50Sx9tQ

Our practical guide can now support rural local health departments in their efforts to build a climate-ready workforce, whether they're building a climate & health program or increasing current capacity. Download the guide at https://lnkd.in/e4Birebn #SummerReady

Social connection isn't just about mental well-being—it's also key to reducing chronic disease risk, fostering trust within communities, and promoting longer, healthier lives. Explore diverse strategies like engaging community organizations and incorporating social connection efforts into existing programs to promote healthier, more resilient communities. Discover innovative strategies to help promote quality relationships at https://ow.ly/VPaX50SnfmH. Let's work together for healthier, socially well communities!

Today at 2pm! The American Public Health Association and Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion invite you to join us for a webinar on Community-Based Violence Prevention and Firearm Safety on Tuesday, July 16 from 2:00–3:00pm ET. Gun violence and firearm-related injuries are a major cause of death in the United States. During this one-hour event, ODPHP will present the latest data on two Healthy People 2030 featured objectives related to violence prevention and firearm safety. The webinar will also feature a presentation by the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Center discussing intervention strategies to address community violence. To register, please visit the Community-Based Violence Prevention and Firearm Safety Registration page here: bit.ly/3Y1v8DP #publichealth #violenceprevention

Disseminating Evidence-Based Programs to Support Family Dementia Caregivers: The Role of Public Health Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm ET | Zoom Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUdZhkxp Family caregivers provide essential support to people living with dementia, helping them remain at home and engaged in cherished activities. Caregivers need supportive services, programs, and resources to maintain their own health and well-being. Public health agencies play a vital role in ensuring that programs and supports are available and accessible to caregivers. In this webinar we will share key actions public health can take to help disseminate programs for caregivers, and where agencies may find these programs. Attendees will have a chance to join the conversation during the Q&A at the end of the event. #publichealth #webinar #dementia #caregivers

NACCHO's latest environmental health resource roundup contains information for public health professionals on the impacts of drought, drought data and reports, and guidance for drought preparation, response, and communication. See our curated collection of resources at: https://lnkd.in/e3gEPjjM #Drought #PublicHealth