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2012 Model Practice Submissions
NACCHO is now accepting Model Practice submissions. Since 2003, NACCHO's Model Practice Awards program has honored innovative LHD programs. If you have any questions concerning the Model Practice program please e-mail practices@naccho.org and a member of the NACCHO membership team will respond. For information, please visit NACCHO's website.
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Become an ACHIEVE Community
(Action Communities for Health, Innovation, and EnVironmental changE). Local health departments are invited to apply to become an ACHIEVE community. Three new communities (mentees) and three current ACHIEVE communities (mentors) will be selected. Both potential applicants must submit a joint application.
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October 24 is Food Day
Celebrate Food Day on October 24! Sponsored by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the new campaign will celebrate real, healthy food focusing on six key priorities. Americans are encouraged to gather in town halls, schools, and farmers markets across the country to discuss healthy eating. Click here to learn how to help organize events in your community.
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American Diabetes Month
November will be American Diabetes Month. Diabetes kills more people each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Visit Produce for Better Health Foundation for resources on how to maintain a healthy weight, and include diet rich fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Stand Up to Diabetes! |
Weight of the Nation 2012 Conference
Join the CDC at the Weight of the Nation 2012 conference, taking place May 7-9, 2012 in Washington, DC. The theme of this obesity prevention-focused conference is, "Moving Forward, Reversing the Trend." The conference will convene elected and appointed public policy makers; federal, tribal, state, local, and territorial public health practitioners; media and social marketing experts; and partners and researchers vested in obesity prevention and control. Registration is now open.
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Life's Sweeter Summit 2012
The Life's Sweeter Summit 2012, sponsored by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, will be held June 7-8, 2012 in Washington, DC. The purpose of the conference is to motivate and strengthen a growing public health movement to reduce sugary-drink consumption in the United States. Find out more.
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National Conference on Tobacco or Health
Individuals and organizations who work in the field of tobacco control and prevention are invited to submit an abstract for the 2012 National Conference on Tobacco or Health. The deadline for abstract submissions is December 14, 2011.
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2012 National Health Promotion Summit
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion is requesting innovative disease prevention and health promotion programs for presentation at the 2012 National Health Promotion Summit, taking place April 10-11, 2012, in Washington, DC. This Summit will highlight the vast number of disease prevention and health promotion efforts that are working to improve the health of all Americans. Abstracts are due by midnight central time October 24, 2011.
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Healthy Living and Prevention Workgroup
On Oct. 19-20, NACCHO will convene their annual Healthy Living and Prevention Workgroup meeting of local public health officials at their headquarters in Washington, DC. At this meeting, members will explore ways in which legislative and organizational polices; physical, social, and economic environments; and systems change impact the health of local communities, and how local health officials can position themselves as leaders in addressing chronic diseases and their risk factors through policy, systems, and environmental strategies.
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Chronic Disease Prevention Toolkit
 This edition's featured tool is Get the Facts: Tips to Reduce Sodium. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention recently released this new resource. Highlights include: - Limit sauces, mixes, and "instant" products, including flavored rice and ready-made pasta.
- Compare nutrition facts labels on food packages for percent daily value or amount of sodium in milligrams.
- Buy fresh, frozen (no sauce), or no-salt added canned vegetables.
NACCHO's Chronic Disease Prevention Project has collaborated with national organizations and the CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in an effort to connect local and state public health practitioners with publications, tools, and other resources related to chronic disease prevention and health promotion.
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