NACCHO Research

NACCHO recently examined key trends in the local #PublicHealth landscape across five of our national surveys. One finding that emerged highlights the strengths and limitations faced by local health departments in their #EmergencyPreparedness capacity, as well as opportunities to ensure local agencies are fully equipped to handle diverse and evolving threats. Read the full data story at https://lnkd.in/ehJgsAX3.

Today, we express our gratitude to the dedicated public health champions who work tirelessly to strengthen local health departments! From conducting groundbreaking research to advocating for effective policies to being the boots on the ground, your commitment to the #PublicHealthWorkforce does not go unnoticed. A heartfelt thank you to all who strive to advance public health. 💙 Who are the #PublicHealthHeroes in your life? Take a moment to thank them in the comments below! #PHTYD

We're celebrating #NationalRuralHealthDay today! Explore www.naccho.org/profile to learn about the unique strengths of rural health departments. Then, join the conversation about the #PowerOfRural by sharing your own #PublicHealth research here: 👇

Ever wonder how we create data stories? Well, now you can get a look behind the curtain in our American Evaluation Association #AEA365 blog post below! Gwen Davis shares how we weave data visualizations into data stories that explore the interconnected landscape of local public health. 👏 Then, see the process in action in the stories we've shared so far: 1. #Harassment of local health departments: https://lnkd.in/eQcHvwA5 2. #ClimateChange in local public health: https://lnkd.in/eF_GRdmS 3. Local public health #EmergencyPreparedness: https://lnkd.in/ed6WAMMq 4. #OverdosePrevention activities among local health departments: https://lnkd.in/eEisuD8b 5. #COVID19 vaccination efforts among local health departments: https://lnkd.in/eNKPY8wn

Our team had a great experience yesterday presenting posters at #APHA2024. They shared insights on harassment experienced by local health departments during the pandemic, as well as #FOCsurvey data on community health workers in local public health. Thank you to everyone to who stopped by to connect with us and to the American Public Health Association for the opportunity!

🎉 Exciting news: Our Evaluation Team is having a great time learning and networking at American Evaluation Association's #Eval24 this week! Yesterday, Lisseth Guerra presented a poster sharing lessons learned from an evaluation of three years of NACCHO's Adaptive Leadership Academy. She highlighted how the program enhanced local health officials' ability to respond to adaptive challenges and lead through times of change. Check out the results from the first year in our article at https://lnkd.in/eugGuwad, and learn more about the program at https://lnkd.in/ezirdyW3.

#DYK? Our #NACCHOProfileStudy captures longitudinal data about the financial capacity of local health departments nationwide. Check out how median annual per capita spending has changed between 2013 and 2022. 👇 Explore all the data in our reports at www.naccho.org/profile. #NACCHOProfileStudy

In recognition of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, today's #FactFriday is about how local health departments implement family healthy weight programming! Find the answer in our infographic at https://lnkd.in/gP9Vs_GC. #NCOAM

Our next Data Sneak Peek is here! Key findings from our #NationalVCAssessment report (at lnkd.in/ek69HFfd) include: ↗ In 2023, 76% of respondents reported needing improved mosquito surveillance and control capabilities. However, this is down from 2017 when 84% reported the same. ↗ In 2017, 58% of responding programs performed non-chemical vector control. This increased to 88% in 2023. ↗ One in four respondents conducted tick surveillance activities, while only 4% conducted tick control activities. Most frequently, programs provided community outreach and education about tickborne diseases.

Do you know how your local health department addresses the hazards that are common where you live and work? This National Preparedness Month, learn more about the opportunities for strengthening the public health preparedness infrastructure with our data at https://lnkd.in/eBKSvNXM. #NPM2024 #StartAConversation #GetReadyDay