Ask a Public Health Expert: The Resurgence of Measles
This webinar is available via Zoom Webinar. For registration questions, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.
Join NACo on Thursday, May 15 at 2 p.m. ET for a webinar on the resurgence of measles and what county leaders need to know. As outbreaks emerge across the U.S., this session will cover the history of measles, the importance of vaccination, current trends and how counties can respond effectively. The hour-long webinar will feature a 30-minute expert presentation followed by 20 minutes of audience Q&A. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from public health experts and get your questions answered.
This webinar is presented in partnership with the de Beaumont Foundation.
House E&C Committee advances SUPPORT Act reauthorization
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HHS issues termination notices for health grant funding
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Team approach, website help California county tackle homelessness
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New funding boosts Indiana county health departments
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