National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)

04/21/2026

Have you taken a look at our Chronic Disease Academy call for abstracts yet? https://chronicdisease.org/cda
Each year, the Academy attracts hundreds of people who are eager to learn from peers, connect with other professionals, and hone their skills. YOU could be our next presenter! Submit your idea by May 15, 2026.

04/20/2026

WEBINAR: We all know a great place when we find one — but what makes it great, and how do we create more of them?

Join More Than A Sidewalk: How Great Places Encourage Walking, hosted by Urban Land Institute and American Walks, to hear from Ethan Kent of PlacemakingX and placemaking expert Carol Coletta and explore the strategies that transform ordinary streets into dynamic places.

🗓️ Tuesday, April 21
⏰️ 2 pm ET / 11 am PT
Register: https://buff.ly/6523sC2

04/17/2026

NACDD invites public health professionals from all disciplines to submit an abstract for our 2026 Virtual Chronic Disease Academy! https://chronicdisease.org/cda
The Academy attracts hundreds of attendees each year and is a unique opportunity to showcase your work in an interactive way. Take a look at our call for abstracts and submit your idea by May 15, 2026.

04/16/2026

NACDD’s leaders work to ensure state health departments and community partners make vital connections, which ultimately leads to evidence-based care that is accessible to those who need it most. This collaboration is featured in Project Remission, a digital film series created by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) in partnership with Content With Purpose.

🎥 Watch our thought leader interview here: 🔗 https://ow.ly/qJ9x50YEwPG.
NYSDOH - New York State Health Department ,CPESN

04/15/2026

A Year in Review: Advancing Towards a Modernized Chronic Disease Information Ecosystem
🗓️ April 23, 3-4 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

Our next Chronic Disease Connect webinar is part one of a three-part series celebrating progress at the one-year anniversary of the National Strategic Plan for Chronic Disease Data Modernization. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) and NACDD will spotlight key publications, resources, and initiatives, aligned with the National Strategic Plan for Chronic Disease Data Modernization and the Chronic Disease Surveillance Data Modernization Roadmap.

As critical partners advancing chronic disease modernization, we’ll highlight how NACDD and CSTE’s complimentary offerings can support your work and opportunities to engage with both organizations moving forward.

Speakers:
Julie Dudley, MPA, Subject Matter Expert, NACDD
Rebecca Ruvane, MS, Senior Program Analyst, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists

Register now: 🔗https://chronicdisease.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zqYLBQuxQh672Vnc0Xvmqw #/registration

04/15/2026

State health staff—don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and take action for rural health.

We’re now recruiting for May’s Rural Health GEAR Group, a four-week virtual series focused on sharing strategies to improve chronic disease outcomes in rural communities—especially in the face of limited resources, data challenges, and growing social needs.

Through peer exchange and practical discussion, we’ll explore partnerships, promising approaches, data opportunities, and evaluation strategies to move this work forward, together.

📅 Wednesdays in May | 90-minute virtual sessions
👉 Open to state health staff only

🔗 Register now to save your spot! https://ow.ly/WMI450YFKVi

04/14/2026

Join us for the 2026 Virtual Chronic Disease Academy (Sept. 15–17)—where public health professionals come together to build bridges for better health through connection, learning, and collaboration.

From interactive workshops to peer-to-peer learning and networking, this year’s Academy is designed to spark ideas and strengthen the work we do to advance chronic disease prevention.

👉 Register by May 31 to secure the early bird rate: chronicdisease.org/cda/
Note: Registration is free for chronic disease program staff at state and territorial health departments, but space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

🎥 Watch a short video message about the Academy from Dr. Jeanne Alongi, NACDD’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. https://vimeo.com/1177448580?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci

The NACDD Chronic Disease Academy supports training and technical assistance toward improved health outcomes including the prevention of premature mortality, morbidity, and disability due to major chronic diseases; prevention of associated major risk factors; and promotion of overall population heal...

04/14/2026

Designing School Communities for Connection: Strategies to Support Student Attendance
🗓️ Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time

Chronic absenteeism is often addressed through policies and monitoring, but attendance is also strongly influenced by how connected students and families feel to their school community. This virtual training session explores how strengthening school connectedness can support student engagement and attendance. Participants will consider practical strategies and resources that help schools foster belonging and build stronger connections across the school community.

Register now 👉 https://chronicdisease.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ojy-xO-4Tii6r-wrMpVP8w #/registration

04/10/2026

NACDD is developing an online database of state resources created to advance school health with strategies that support the Whole Child. When published, anyone can explore what others states have developed and use these tools to advance work in their own school communities.

From implementation guides and cross-sector partnership frameworks to SEL tools and staff well-being supports – we would love to hear from you!

👉 Consider submitting your school health resource! https://ow.ly/5Il350YylIv

04/09/2026

As partners in public health, our Members are at the heart of building bridges for better health—and the 2026 NACDD Member Guide is here to support that work.

This resource is designed to help you connect, engage, and take action—whether that means accessing tools and programs, joining communities of practice, or sharing your impact.
Together, we’re strengthening connections and advancing healthier communities.

🔎 Explore the guide: https://ow.ly/WezQ50YzTAV