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Jun 24, 2025 - Advises health and public health organizations to prepare
for the potential of increased cyber threats. Includes
suggestions such as reviewing vulnerability management
strategies, contingency plans, and implementing increased
actions and routines focused on a defensive cybersecurity
position. Shares the related Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)
Bulletin and additional resources to enhance cybersecurity
for health and public health organizations.
Source: Office of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection (OCIP), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
CDC: Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Committee to the Director
Federal Register
Jun 16, 2025 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking nominations for membership on the Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD). The ACD consists of up to 15 experts knowledgeable in areas pertinent to the CDC mission, including public health, infectious disease, data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI), global health, public health preparedness, and related fields. Nominations are due by July 16, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
CDC: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Federal Register
Jun 11, 2025 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking comments on Round 7 of the "National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Rapid Surveys System (RSS)." The RSS is a survey complements the current household survey systems at NCHS and uses survey data from probability-based online panels to produce time-sensitive estimates of new and emerging public health topics, attitudes, and behaviors. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
BIA: Agency Information Collection Activities; Indian Affairs Public Health Needs Assessment
Federal Register
Jun 9, 2025 - Notice from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) seeking comments on an information collection titled "Indian Affairs Public Health Needs Assessment." Information collected will be used to identify and prioritize public health issues and needs and enhance the public health and safety capacity throughout Indian country. Comments are due by August 8, 2025.
Source: Federal Register