NACCHO has released its 2016 National Profile of Local Health Departments. Senior Specialist for Research and Evaluation at NACCHO Nathalie Robin sat down with Government Affairs Specialist Ian Goldstein to discuss the findings in the report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of local health departments, including their participation in emergency preparedness, accreditation, and information technology.
NACCHO Executive Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck sat down with Government Affairs Specialist Ian Goldstein to discuss the Chief Health Strategist Framework. Dr. Hasbrouck also discusses the biggest challenges facing public health officials in the next three to five years.
John Auerbach was the Boston Health Commissioner for 9 years before becoming the Associate Director for Policy at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He will become the President of Trust for America's Health this year. Before leaving CDC, he was instrumental in the RESOLVE report "The High-Achieving Government Health Department in 2020 as the Community Chief Health Strategist." Auerbach discusses the report with Government Affairs Specialist Ian Goldstein, and how the Chief Health Strategist framework can help local health departments take action.