Aaron Andrew Alford

Sr Director of research and evaluation @ NACCHO, epidemiologist and underwater explorer

[Planetary Health Alliance @ph_alliance]

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re excited to share “Planetary Health is Public Health” – a guide for communicating about human-driven environmental changes and their impact on human health, created in partnership with @PH_Comms.

✨ Check it out: https://t.co/pYmirrUkhK

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

#DYK? The @NACCHOalerts Profile Study Dashboard is LIVE! 🎉 Dive into the interactive #NACCHOProfileDash to explore insights from the #NACCHOProfileStudy and discover new features like key findings and narrative data stories!

Explore now: https://t.co/maXPqXzZV7

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

Dive into @NACCHOalerts' #LocalIZProfileStudy report for a comprehensive look at local health department #Immunization programs. Data show how activities changed during #Covid and what can be done to strengthen capacity today and beyond. Learn more at https://t.co/v4A03qvdyi.

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

#DYK? More than 60% of local health depts had not yet received supplemental funding for data modernization (DM), as of early 2023. Despite this, more than half planned to work on DM efforts. Discover more in @NACCHOalerts' #FOCsurvey report at https://t.co/w5D5TA9Apl. #ForcesFact

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

@NACCHOalerts' 2023 #FOCsurvey report reveals 54% of local health departments collaborate with partners for #ViolencePrevention. But, fewer than 25% have direct services. Most address child abuse and fewer address mass violence. Learn more at https://t.co/w5D5TA9Apl. #ForcesFact

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

According to @NACCHOalerts' 2023 #FOCsurvey, 54% of local health departments are teaming up with #CHWs to support #PublicHealth. However, more easily accessibly funding could strengthen these collaborations. Learn more at https://t.co/w5D5TA9Apl. #ForcesFact

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

According to @NACCHOalerts' 2023 #FOCsurvey, 54% of local health departments are teaming up with #CHWs to support #PublicHealth. However, more easily accessibly funding could strengthen these collaborations. Learn more at https://t.co/w5D5TA9Apl. #ForcesFact

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

Explore new #PublicHealth research with @NACCHOalerts' latest #FOCsurvey report: https://t.co/w5D5TA9Apl. Key findings show that 17% of local health departments lost at least one job in 2022 – a slight increase from the 14% losing jobs in 2021 but nearing pre-pandemic reports.

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

Have you checked out @NACCHOalerts' latest #FOCsurvey report? Dive into the data to learn more about local #PublicHealth, including staffing changes, collaborations addressing #SDOH, #DataModernization activities, and more! View the report at https://t.co/w5D5TA9Apl.

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

#DYK? @NACCHOalerts data show that local health departments increased use of multiple data systems in 2022 with use of EHRs tripling. Check out https://t.co/ulDIwiMWeo to learn more about where future investments can support #PublicHealth data modernization. #NACCHOProfileStudy

[NACCHO @NACCHOalerts]

Florida is swamped by disease outbreaks as quackery replaces science | Florida | The Guardian https://t.co/OmNLeSG1fi

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

#ICYMI: @NACCHOalerts found that #PublicHealth spending surged during the #COVID19 pandemic, fueled by federal aid. To fortify readiness & protect essential services, local health departments urgently need more resources. Learn more at https://t.co/ulDIwiMWeo. #NACCHOProfileStudy

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

A new @NACCHOalerts report shows that local health departments are critical for filling gaps in national clinical provider shortages, especially in rural areas. Learn more about the unique #PublicHealth context of rural communities at https://t.co/ulDIwiMWeo. #NACCHOProfileStudy

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

#DYK? @NACCHOalerts data show that local health departments prioritized expanding immunization access in 2022. Check out https://t.co/ulDIwiMWeo to learn more about how they confronted vaccine hesitancy, which was a top threat during the #COVID19 pandemic. #NACCHOProfileStudy

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

New @NACCHOalerts data show pandemic-era harassment of #PublicHealth was widespread. Individuals were harmed & essential services in many communities were threatened. Learn more about why safeguarding our workforce is a priority at https://t.co/ulDIwiMWeo. #NACCHOProfileStudy

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

A new @NACCHOalerts report shows that local health departments are critical for filling gaps in national clinical provider shortages, especially in rural areas. Learn more about the unique #PublicHealth context of rural communities at https://t.co/ulDIwiMWeo. #NACCHOProfileStudy

[Aaron Andrew Alford @Explore_paleo]

Local public health under threat: Harassment faced by local health dep... https://t.co/juzXLFnufx

[NACCHO @NACCHOalerts]

#ICYMI: Our research team published an article in @AnnualReviews of #PublicHealth! We partnered with folks from @CPHS_UMN, @UKCPH, @BoiseStateSPPH, @JohnsHopkinsSPH, & @ColoradoSPH to explore the complexities of financing the public health system: https://t.co/hoJ1FlhIoF

[NACCHO @NACCHOalerts]

S/o to the authors @RachelAHogg, @Explore_paleo, @dbishai, and @GlenMays! 👏 We love working with you to strengthen local #publichealth.

[NACCHO @NACCHOalerts]

Just released! @NACCHOalerts’ 2022 Preparedness Profile provides one of the most comprehensive pictures of local #PublicHealth preparedness capacity to inform priorities at the local, state, and national levels. https://t.co/Hfshpnobqf #LocalPrepProfile #Research  #PHEP