NACCHO's Podcast From Washington: A Discussion with NACCHO's New Board President, Damōn Chaplin

On this month's podcast episode , the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) speakers talk about the recent budget reconciliation bill, which was signed into law this month, and what it means for local health departments. They also discuss the unique features of a budget reconciliation bill and how that differs from the annual appropriations process in Congress. For weekly updates, s ubscribe to NACCHO's News from Washington newsletter: . Later in the program (7:23), Commissioner Damōn Chaplin, NACCHO's new Board President and Health Commissioner for the City of Minneapolis Health Department , discusses how he plans to work with the board to better position NACCHO and local health departments as essential partners in improving the health of people living in American communities. He describes his focus on NACCHO becoming a stronger strategic partner for local health departments by aligning its priorities with long-term challenges facing public health including environmental threats, chronic disease, achieving equitable health outcomes, and emergency preparedness. He explains that the board is made up of leaders with direct, first-hand experience in public health, uniquely positioning them to support local health departments as they navigate pressing challenges from recent funding cuts to a shifting political landscape. Finally, he encourages public health officials to continue moving the field forward by building stronger partnerships and amplifying more community stories.

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NACCHO's Podcast From Washington: A Discussion with NACCHO's New Board President, Damōn Chaplin is an episode from The NACCHO Podcast Series by Ian Goldstein.

This episode is 17:46 long.

This episode was published on Jul 31, 2025.

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