County leaders, federal officials and experts focus on behavioral health and mental health trends during the pandemic, underscoring services and resources for vulnerable populations such as veterans and people living in rural counties.
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The Implications of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
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NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit
The NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit brought together county leaders, members of Congress, federal officials, thought leaders and other partners for informative sessions on the numerous policy decisions being made at the federal level that will impact county governments.
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NACo County Explorer: The county role in vaccines
As key providers of local public health services, counties play an essential role in administering COVID-19 vaccine doses. Over the past several months, counties have: -
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Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Confirmed as CMS Administrator
On May 25, the U.S. Senate confirmed Chiquita Brooks-LaSure on a 55-44 vote to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), making her the first black woman to lead the agency.
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NACo Brief: Vaccine Distribution in Rural Counties
Following the release of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s report on disparities in COVID-19 vaccination in rural and urban counties, NACo has released a new resource that highlights strategies, key considerations and best practices for increasing vaccination coverage. -
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NACo Executive Summary: The American Families Plan
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NACo FAQ: Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Distribution Pause
On April 13, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended pausing the use of Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine out of an abundance of caution after reports of blood clotting in 6 individuals who recently received the vaccine
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The Stepping Up Initiative
In May 2015, NACo and partners at the CSG Justice Center and APA Foundation launched Stepping Up: A National Initiative to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails.
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