Programs and Activities
The 2008 National Profile of Local Health Departments study, a comprehensive look at local health department infrastructure and practice, launched in July 2008. Data are used for local and regional comparisons, for policy-making and advocacy, for workforce education about local public health practice, and for research. In 2005, the Profile reported a response rate of 80% of all LHDs. If you would like more information, please contact Barbara Laymon, MPH, Program Manager at (202) 507-4240 or by e-mail at blaymon@naccho.org. More » 
NACCHO Exchange's spring 2008 issue highlights information systems in public health. The issue addresses GIS capacity in local health departments, privacy and security, surveillance, and health information exchanges. More » 
The purpose of the HIV/STI Prevention project is to advocate for progressive HIV policy and adequate resources to sustain and enhance HIV prevention, research, and care services at the local health department level. More » |
