Hello LHIT! We are one week away from our next meeting. I wanted to try something a little different and send a quick roundup of what's trending-and what might help your department land funding, new talent, or fresh ideas. Let me know if this is helpful for you and if you have any other news to add.
Latest Developments You Should Know About
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Measles Outbreak in West Texas Has Ended
With the outbreak officially over, now's the time to adjust immunization registries, dashboards, and surveillance systems to focus on prevention and early detection.
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Security Under the Spotlight after CDC Incident
Following a recent violent incident at the CDC, expect heightened attention on both physical and cybersecurity measures. Make sure emergency access and incident-response systems are up to the task.
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988 Hotline Update: "Press 3" Removed
The LGBTQ+ youth-specific routing option has been discontinued. Departments should review and modify routing logic and tracking systems to ensure new alternatives are effective and equitable.
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ONC's New Guidance Incoming
Ethical hacking and penetration testing are becoming non-negotiable. Plus, the ONC has released updated interoperability indices and USCDI v6 guidance-time to start catching up.
Grant & Funding Opportunities for Health Departments
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Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG)
CDC's multi-year PHIG program has allocated nearly $4.5 billion to state and local health departments to bolster workforce, foundational capabilities, and data modernization efforts. More on their technical assistance
Career Opportunities
💼 Looking for a job in IT?
Check out the NACCHO Job Board for IT roles - regularly updated with local health department openings.
Podcast Spotlight: Building Trust, Not Turnover with Jason Frame
Why it matters: CIO Jason Frame of the Southern Nevada Health District shares how public sector IT can evolve from being "the IT guy" to a trusted strategic partner. He highlights leadership lessons, trust-building, and practical AI integration in health settings. If you're in health IT leadership-or aiming to step into it-this one's a must-listen. cyberlynx.comVirtual Communities
I'm looking forward to connecting with you all again virtually on Wednesday, August 27, at 2pm ET. Feel free to respond to this post -- I'd love to hear your thoughts on this content and if you have anything else to share with the group.
Best,
Angie
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Angie McPherson amcpherson@naccho.org
Senior Web Specialist
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
Washington DC
(571)484-4663
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