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<span style="color:rgb(94,0,105);font-size:19px">Upcoming Funding Opportunity for LHD Accreditation Preparation</span> </p><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">NACCHO is excited to announce an upcoming funding opportunity for local health departments. With funding from the CDC's Office for State, Tribal, Local & Territorial Support, NACCHO will be offering a fourth year of<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GTFEzRFYVpffPu1fefbzHc8-UWUb7JO1MvAyOcjaSbj6uL48rX2Qt8gWMOYBtZdMunK98wvzSTtlrddUxWnok2gBBx6as0YC3gp0CTzDmOVQ3fOSVIj_eO5GEtkHur83-On8WgzC9GY5d9rnhZfXleAJhswq1dp_beZ29AmXGsrgqS8Vv-mTlVaVOe_L6H1X5tuL9SC2I8dg9IveUvPJwFFJhbuBAYwfhe7llSrSX49zLPkMNtDY1G_etSXKEwVPMHPhMYp0cedzM-JhPNmdbVjSZPTVd9Ph&c=HC2Mxqq3Hnuop3y18B3uaD9r6KtAFPquUs6g2BzA9fA2uwmPADJKzw==&ch=8760UeDQNLp-kB87UZlrO1NadL00t9cz1_HyELWdQarUCKOQCQ0jXQ==" shape="rect" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(153,78,190)"> Accreditation Support Initiative (ASI) awards</a>. These awards are intended to stimulate quality improvement and promote the readiness of health departments to seek voluntary national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Potential project activities include efforts to meet the identified PHAB prerequisites, achievement of PHAB standards and measures, and offsetting accreditation fees. In addition to monetary support, selected site will also receive technical assistance from NACCHO and connections to peers in the field. </div>
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<strong>The Request For Applications (RFA) for the ASI 2014-2015 awards will be made available, via accredit</strong><strong style="font-size:10pt"><em>NATION</em> and on NACCHO's website at <a shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GTFEzRFYVpffPu1fefbzHc8-UWUb7JO1MvAyOcjaSbj6uL48rX2Qt8gWMOYBtZdMkqTH4RHvIziRErA9QU8ucfN5f_aadODJGVkNiPCtFIbDJacH4S7Kg_PzW2f-bmdv3ZdHLFjfyHcuQ8vAgF9C3302Yp54vm5bE9eN3eWHy-fJJSmIoKEkHdYYrLXYZx8Txq7drH94DuOhUBIHcF_YSB4Ln2E7GdeN-2LCmEr7dNbrmujTTQ-kjWJ81vJRXVEFOopNYqzbChmiTKvxwAsb0YfG2LA1ImYA8hX1kFb0NVE=&c=HC2Mxqq3Hnuop3y18B3uaD9r6KtAFPquUs6g2BzA9fA2uwmPADJKzw==&ch=8760UeDQNLp-kB87UZlrO1NadL00t9cz1_HyELWdQarUCKOQCQ0jXQ==" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(153,78,190)">www.naccho.org/fees</a> during the week of<span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">8/18/14</span></span>. </strong><span style="font-size:10pt">NACCHO recommends that if you are interested in applying for this opportunity, you assess your agency's accreditation preparation needs and goals over the coming weeks to prepare for the application opportunity. NACCHO also recommends you view its <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GTFEzRFYVpffPu1fefbzHc8-UWUb7JO1MvAyOcjaSbj6uL48rX2Qt8gWMOYBtZdMsbr30s9rU18KNMHjgAFFjqKzfxzLFgxf9Q-_7OiR81ulVj2x5JtYSQ0H0QU8heeF_SXbs9srczGS2GFYPtPmjExhhf2teEqcij1XG8vvGywORh5gusdVutsulXJVPwNHVMVIfpIOyaUQbbsTx0J6lvBHM-K_LWMnSiId1qyKH6TKwOe3yce1hhPhYEqB0VuQq_dYTcGJIC2WC0zJT_5P2w3PLHHQVo8jjrx7L7s8YtTvM8d_-hPcPaLCzed4sl2rubopT88k2wPf9ByG7eWxiB6TkewUS85toIHdQXXhZ9HYbF6tjUEe-pzNG8tZfzbCpmVAdfPwcOT6YynZfMIPOQ==&c=HC2Mxqq3Hnuop3y18B3uaD9r6KtAFPquUs6g2BzA9fA2uwmPADJKzw==&ch=8760UeDQNLp-kB87UZlrO1NadL00t9cz1_HyELWdQarUCKOQCQ0jXQ==" shape="rect" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(153,78,190)">standard contract language</a> because it cannot be modified if an award is received.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size:10pt">Questions about this upcoming opportunity can be directed to <a href="mailto:asi@naccho.org" target="_blank">asi@naccho.org</a>. Make sure you are subscribed to accredit<em>NATION</em> to receive the full RFA when it becomes available!</span><span style="font-size:10pt"> </span></p>
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RWJF Seeks Applicants for its <em style="font-size:14pt">Culture of Health Prize</em></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><div style="font-size:10pt"></div></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt">
The RWJF <em>Culture of Health Prize</em> was launched to further the work of the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GTFEzRFYVpffPu1fefbzHc8-UWUb7JO1MvAyOcjaSbj6uL48rX2Qt8gWMOYBtZdMrUws3mXe1m-rQzDGSYCI-FNMGmDU3pVW9QQedj9ddIla8PSQAdx2oSWJyo8GAWvx0w1os40jlXlz_plWBktWIOmNKDL4Osa-Q0WsfxdyHVqrGMtXnj2ENWoZkIiisIm6g_AXKuHZYK8DJm5ZMfXg5kfjl4WX9JA8VFEgohYCl2N9jVVnytFFr8lQFZhpcg_-KtF9nUdGEylpJwyFzFvY0gnEzWpp9YWtqocHmSZrk74=&c=HC2Mxqq3Hnuop3y18B3uaD9r6KtAFPquUs6g2BzA9fA2uwmPADJKzw==&ch=8760UeDQNLp-kB87UZlrO1NadL00t9cz1_HyELWdQarUCKOQCQ0jXQ==" shape="rect" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(153,78,190)">County Health Rankings & Roadmaps</a><span style="font-size:10pt"> program. The prize celebrates communities that have placed a priority on health and are creating powerful partnerships and deep commitments to make change. Presented annually by the<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GTFEzRFYVpffPu1fefbzHc8-UWUb7JO1MvAyOcjaSbj6uL48rX2Qt8gWMOYBtZdMPpoCFgkerq4FKGrMNGd4ymW09eqwtHpiJwugRNwKHt9EqnOPu7_YiEa6ua3-WqQoS3UwhZCBCUmvP-WN4dH8r-FsvhKu8YwPs8Urs6ApNqLVz4CcMlDpm-8l8SLwiD-mV8VaZisInxayd_Fdw3-5mE-vcUyjtgYKzM_Cnm__rVzCrGlmhZSGqITubJ7ErSWP1Pi-FOfdybq5Djna76W5OA==&c=HC2Mxqq3Hnuop3y18B3uaD9r6KtAFPquUs6g2BzA9fA2uwmPADJKzw==&ch=8760UeDQNLp-kB87UZlrO1NadL00t9cz1_HyELWdQarUCKOQCQ0jXQ==" shape="rect" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(153,78,190)">Robert Wood Johnson Foundation</a>, the call for application is currently underway and all places - large, small, and in between - are invited to apply. In 2015, up to 10 winning communities will each receive a $25,000 cash prize and the chance to share their accomplishments with the nation. The first phase of applications are due <span class="" tabindex="0"><span class="">September 17, 2014</span></span>. More information, including eligibility requirements, can be found online at<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GTFEzRFYVpffPu1fefbzHc8-UWUb7JO1MvAyOcjaSbj6uL48rX2Qt8gWMOYBtZdMolAdvIkCIjcZpAdWQtOwtFajTgGmrgSqUMMDJfYS-cIj7vXUO3ZHtNPy4GtAZM94VsnoecuFqBf1sdClcJ4ql6iJF1j5cLJHORGNRRQKoKYB3o0Q8z8W4Ru2TE2cp9PIVdh7RnDaDpdyEe2tL4Tly9MIV5rAAiG-qirwppFefTDTyRFUBzwFJP4tDu7AqtvuSFeHxznZ81oF9cBfegqMlVCTkU8vYjlKaw_7A28C7yZnhWue3ui_kS1OC4yBm2eI&c=HC2Mxqq3Hnuop3y18B3uaD9r6KtAFPquUs6g2BzA9fA2uwmPADJKzw==&ch=8760UeDQNLp-kB87UZlrO1NadL00t9cz1_HyELWdQarUCKOQCQ0jXQ==" shape="rect" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(153,78,190)"> http://countyhealthrankings.org/roadmaps/prize</a>.</span></div>
<i><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><div dir="ltr"><i><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></i></div><div dir="ltr"><i><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></i></div>Kathleen Johnson</font></i>, <i>MPH</i><div>
Program Manager<br><div>Coalition of Local Health Officials</div><div>Phone: 630-740-0088</div><div><i><a href="mailto:kathleen@oregonclho.org" target="_blank">kathleen@oregonclho.org</a> </i></div><div><i><img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=att&th=1412d3d3fa4fd43f&attid=0.1&disp=thd&realattid=f_hlph1a1u0&zw" width="96" height="96"></i></div>
</div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Check out the CLHO website: </span><a href="http://www.oregonclho.org/" target="_blank">www.oregonclho.org</a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">for accreditation information and resources.</span><br>
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