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July 30, 2024
CRATER HEALTH DISTRICT PROTECTS RESIDENTS FROM EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS THROUGH NATIONAL “PROJECT PUBLIC HEALTH READY” RECOGNITION PROGRAM
PETERSBURG, Va. — The Crater Health District (CHD localities Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, Surry, Emporia, Hopewell, and Petersburg) has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. CHD demonstrated these capabilities by meeting the comprehensive preparedness benchmarks required by Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a unique partnership between NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CHD joins a cohort of more than 550 local health departments across the country that have been distinguished for excellence in preparedness through PPHR, either individually or as part of a region.
“We are very excited to receive this recognition and I am extremely proud of our team at Crater Health District,” said Dr. Alton Hart, Jr., MD, MPH, Crater Health District Director. “This award highlights the dedication and commitment of our Emergency Preparedness & Response team led by Steven Herring, our Local Health Emergency Coordinator. CHD will continue to remain prepared and ready to respond and protect the health of our community during any public health crisis.”
PPHR recognition confirms that Crater Health District has a thorough and coordinated emergency response plan in place and that staff have the training to protect the health of the community during an emergency. Local health departments recognized by PPHR undergo a rigorous evaluation by peer review to assess their ability to meet a set of national standards for public health preparedness. These standards align with federal government requirements and other national best practices.
continued: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/2...ject-public-health-ready-recognition-program/
July 30, 2024
CRATER HEALTH DISTRICT PROTECTS RESIDENTS FROM EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS THROUGH NATIONAL “PROJECT PUBLIC HEALTH READY” RECOGNITION PROGRAM
PETERSBURG, Va. — The Crater Health District (CHD localities Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, Surry, Emporia, Hopewell, and Petersburg) has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. CHD demonstrated these capabilities by meeting the comprehensive preparedness benchmarks required by Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a unique partnership between NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CHD joins a cohort of more than 550 local health departments across the country that have been distinguished for excellence in preparedness through PPHR, either individually or as part of a region.
“We are very excited to receive this recognition and I am extremely proud of our team at Crater Health District,” said Dr. Alton Hart, Jr., MD, MPH, Crater Health District Director. “This award highlights the dedication and commitment of our Emergency Preparedness & Response team led by Steven Herring, our Local Health Emergency Coordinator. CHD will continue to remain prepared and ready to respond and protect the health of our community during any public health crisis.”
PPHR recognition confirms that Crater Health District has a thorough and coordinated emergency response plan in place and that staff have the training to protect the health of the community during an emergency. Local health departments recognized by PPHR undergo a rigorous evaluation by peer review to assess their ability to meet a set of national standards for public health preparedness. These standards align with federal government requirements and other national best practices.
continued: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/2...ject-public-health-ready-recognition-program/