{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"NACCHO\u2019s Podcast from Washington: Jefferson County Health Department\u2019s Recent Work Includes Responding to Cyclosporiasis, Measles, and Tuberculosis Outbreaks","description":"On this month\u2019s podcast, Victoria Van de Vate, NACCHO's Director of Government Affairs, and Lauren Soule, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, discuss the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which prevents a government shutdown and funds federal agencies at Fiscal Year 2026 levels through December 11, 2026. They also provide an update on health nominations and an upcoming NACCHO webinar on the next phase of CDC\u2019s Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG). The webinar will review the current structure of the grant, which runs from December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2027. While PHIG funding will continue beyond the grant period, it may look different because of how it is funded by Congress.  Later in the program, in recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, Senior Communications Specialist Beth Hess speaks with Jeana Vidacak, Community Services Manager at the Jefferson County Health Department in Missouri. Vidacak discusses the department\u2019s preparedness activities, including recent responses to cyclosporiasis, measles, tuberculosis, and events this summer.  Vidacak also shares the department\u2019s experience with NACCHO\u2019s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR). PPHR is a nationally recognized, criteria-based training and recognition program developed by NACCHO in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is designed to help local health departments develop core public health and emergency preparedness competencies. Jefferson County Health Department has achieved PPHR recognition twice and has used the experience to train new preparedness staff members and bolster its capabilities. ","author_name":"The NACCHO Podcast Series","author_url":"http:\/\/naccho.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"