The Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP) invites CHEAC Members to participate in its 2019 Regional Workgroup Convenings. ITUP regional workgroups bring together local leaders and community members to engage in constructive dialogue, problem-solving, and identification of creative policy solutions that expand access and improve the health of Californians. The workgroup findings are used to inform…
Read More »Governor Gavin Newsom this week embarked on a statewide “California for All” Health Care Tour to highlight his Administration’s “major, first-in-the nation” proposals to improve health care affordability, lower prescription drug costs, and move California closer to the goal of health care for all. Governor Newsom’s proposals include expanding full-scope Medi-Cal coverage to all undocumented…
Read More »The County Health Executives Association of California (CHEAC) and the Health Officers Association of California (HOAC) applaud Governor Newsom for the inclusion of $40 million to local health departments for prevention, testing, and treatment services in the FY 2019-20 May Revision. CHEAC President and Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency Director Mimi Hall expresses gratitude,…
Read More »Registration for the National Opioid Leadership Summit, hosted by the Public Health Institute (PHI), is now open. The summit will be held on Tuesday, June 25 in Sacramento and will provide opportunities for attendees to learn about, share, and collaborate on solutions to the opioid crisis that bridge criminal justice, health care, and public health…
Read More »The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has announced it will host a two-day in-person workshop, “Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness.” The collaborative public workshop will be held on June 4 and 5 in Sacramento and will convene experts to address a series of topics related to public…
Read More »The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) provides monthly updates on their tracking of the state tax collections and released their April update on personal income tax (PIT) collections earlier this week. April is an important month for PIT collections since it is the month that individuals are required to file final tax payments for the prior…
Read More »The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) recently issued its solicitation for the 2019 Challenge Awards Competition which seeks to recognize the unique and creative spirit of California county governments as they find innovative, effective, and cost-saving ways to deliver programs and services to their residents. Awards are broken down by various issue areas, including…
Read More »The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy (OHAIDP) is seeking input on the development of an inaugural federal action plan for STD prevention, diagnosis, care, and treatment designed to meet specified goals to improve outcomes and employ strategies that maximize long-term population impact. Public health practitioners,…
Read More »The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) welcomes nomination applications for its 2019 NACCHO Awards. Each year, NACCHO recognizes the accomplishments of local health departments and health officials throughout the country. Award recipients are honored at a special ceremony and reception at the NACCHO Annual Conference. Applications for Local Health Department of…
Read More »The National Association of Counties (NACo) will be hosting the 2019 Healthy Counties Forum on Tuesday, April 23 in San Diego. NACo President and San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox will welcome attendees to the full day collaborative learning opportunity which will provide attendees with tools and strategies to support counties’ efforts in maintaining and…
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