About NACCHO
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About NACCHO The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is the national organization representing local health departments. NACCHO supports efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity, and supporting effective local public health practice and systems. NACCHO is governed by a 27-member Board of Directors, comprising health officials from around the country elected by their peers, and including ex officio members representing the National Association of Counties, of which NACCHO is an affiliate, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Robert M. (Bobby) Pestronk is the Executive Director and a past president of the NACCHO. Program Areas NACCHO's media relations staff can connect you with spokespeople who can provide a timely local health department perspective on a variety of public health issues, including the following:
The 2009–2010 call for participants in NACCHO’s advisory groups closed as of May 29, 2009. All appointments are made by the NACCHO President-Elect and Vice President. This year, those officers are Bruce Dart of Lincoln, NE, (President-Elect) and Carol Moehrle of Lewiston, ID, (Vice President). Applicants will be notified in writing of their status in August. The annual call for participants will open again in the spring of 2010. Success as the national voice for local health departments is highly dependent on member participation in advisory groups, and NACCHO encourages all who are interested in serving to apply at that time. More » In 2007, NACCHO convened a workgroup to examine the organization's governance structure. A draft of the preliminary recommendations is now available online for member review and feedback. In addition, on November 12, members of the workgroup held a webcast on the proposed changes, and the presentation is also available online. More » Mission The mission of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is to be a leader, partner, catalyst, and voice for local health departments in order to ensure the conditions that promote health and equity, combat disease, and improve the quality and length of all lives. Related InformationAnnual Report Contact Us |
