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The World Health Organization has reported cases of human infection with avian influenza A (H7N9) virus in China. At this time, no cases have been identified in the United States. CDC will continue to closely monitor the situation and share updates as they become available. More »

RWJF Roadmaps to Health Prize Now Accepting Submissions Until May 23

Is your community taking bold steps to create a culture of health? Tell us how by applying for the annual RWJF Roadmaps to Health Prize. Prize-winning communities each receive $25,000 to honor their outstanding efforts to help people live healthier lives. Phase I applications are due on May 23, 2013. More »

Critical Tornado Recovery and Response Resources

In response to the recent tornado devastation in Oklahoma, NACCHO has activated the tornado-specific dark site to share critical resources on tornado recovery and response.
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You Need to Know

»	June 19 Webinar: Planning for the Next Pandemic: Crunching the Numbers on H1N1 NACCHO will host a webinar on June 19 from 2-3 PM ET highlighting the findings from a study that explored hospital surge during the H1N1 influenza pandemic. More »

»	Reducing Obesity Is a Winnable Battle One important component in the battle to reduce the obesity rate is encouraging people to get plenty of physical activity. Physical activity is crucial to reducing obesity and related chronic illnesses. More »

»	Upcoming Webinar - Mental Health - Healthy People 2020 Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators This 45-minute session will provide an overview of the mental health leading health indicator. The event will also highlight one program’s success around suicide prevention in a tribal community. More »

»	2013 Profile: 79 Percent Response Rate and Questionnaire Available NACCHO thanks everyone who contributed to achieving a 79 percent response rate to the 2013 Profile of Local Health Departments. We have posted the 2013 instrument in our Data Requests and Technical Documentation section. More »

»	Now Accepting Applications for the LHD of the Year Award NACCHO is pleased to introduce the LHD of the Year Award. This award recognizes and honors outstanding accomplishment of local health departments across the country for their innovation, creativity, and impact on communities. More »