Local Health Department and Academic Partnerships

In Brief The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is the national organization representing local health departments. NACCHO supports efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity, and supporting effective local public health practice and systems. This column discusses the significance of enhanced partnering and mutual learning agreements between local academic centers and local health departments and their implications on the public health workforce.