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May 2020 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnMay 2020 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 82, Number 9) Editor's Note: 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in th...
May 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover The World Health Organization declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The 51°µÍø (51°µÍø) is cl...
March 2022 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJournal of Environmental Health (Volume 84, Number 7)Editor's Note: The 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
March 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 84, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover Slow cooling of hot foods is a common pathogen proliferation factor contributing to restaurant-related outbreaks of foodborne illness. While the Food and Drug Admi...
March 2020 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnMarch 2020 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 82, Number 7) Editor's Note: 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in ...
March 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover Incidence of tickborne diseases is increasing in the U.S. and is a concern to the public. As environments are becoming more suitable for sustaining tick population...
Our Logo History
As we embark on a new chapter in our history, we want to share with you where our association has been by highlighting the logos from our past. The list is not inclusive as there were probably other versions of different logos used throughout th...
Leadership & Staff
Executive Director, David T. Dyjack, DrPH, CIH (303) 802-2127 | ddyjack@neha.orgDavid T. Dyjack, DrPH, CIH, was named executive director and chief executive officer effective May 4, 2015. Dyjack's 30-year career includes expertise in environment...
June 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 84, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Water mist systems are commonly used to cool public places, but they can be colonized by opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens that cause infections in people....
June 2022 JEH: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJournal of Environmental Health (Volume 84, Number 10)Editor's Note: The 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health...
June 2020: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJune 2020 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 82, Number 10) Editor's Note: 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in ...
June 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Environmental public health (EPH) practitioners are faced with an increasing scope and scale of population health challenges. This issue’s cover article, “Increas...
July/August 2022: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJournal of Environmental Health (Volume 85, Number 1)Editor's Note: The 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
July/August 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover Environmental health professionals are essential to foodborne illness outbreak investigations, although many do not receive formal training in this area. This issu...
July/August 2020: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJuly/August 2020 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 83, Number 1) Editor's Note: 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnershi...
July/August 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 83, Number 1 About the Cover Parks benefit public health in many ways, from improving stormwater management to mitigating disparities associated with physical and mental health. Parks and recreational areas...
Joe Beck Educational Contribution Award
This award is available on an annual basis to recognize a member or team of members of our association in good standing for their educational contribution. The educational or training tool must be designed for the advancement and professional de...
January/February 2022 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
January/February 2022Volume 84, Number 6Editor's Note: The 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the profession. In pursuit of these ...
January/February 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 84, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover The Moscow Mule cocktail is traditionally served in a copper mug. Given the acidic nature of the drink, there is increasing concern that copper can leach into the ...
January/February 2020 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJanuary/February 2020 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 82, Number 6) Editor's Note: 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partn...
January/February 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover Water quality trading is a market-based mechanism that aims to improve water quality in a way that maximizes economic efficiency while conserving environmental int...
Hurricane and Flooding Response Resources
Hurricane ResourcesCDC Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) | Conference Calls & WebinarsHurricane Safety | Tips & ResourcesNational Hurricane Center | WebsiteFlood RecoveryResources to Protect and Restore 51°µÍø HealthWhe...
History Project
"The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future." – Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States In 2020, 51°µÍø President Dr. Priscilla Oliver (2019–2020) appointed a committee to study and revi...
HACCP for Food Handlers
Course Overview HACCP for Food Handlers provides a quick and effective introduction to key HACCP principles. In less than two hours the course will teach participants about HACCP's history, understand foodborne illnesses, ...
HACCP Basics for the Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce Industry
Course Overview HACCP Basics for the Fresh and Fresh-cut Produce Industries is an online, self-paced course on the HACCP System and its prerequisites. The course is designed to assist participants in implementing a legally mandated fo...
HACCP Basics for the Bottled Water Processors
Course OverviewHACCP Basics for Bottled Water Processors is an online, self-paced course on the HACCP System and its prerequisites. The course focus is on the HACCP method to prevent unwanted hazards from being introduced into your bottled water...
HACCP for Processors and Manufacturers
Course Overview HACCP for Processors and Manufacturers is an online, self-paced course that provides a comprehensive introduction to the HACCP system, including essential food safety fundamentals and the causes and consequences of foo...
Governance
Our association is governed by a 14-member Board of Directors that is chaired by the president of our association. Directors of the Association are the Regional Vice-Presidents and the elected Officers. The elected Officers are the President...
GHS Training for US Workers
Course OverviewOSHA has revised its Hazard Communication Standard to include new GHS labeling elements and a GHS standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets). This course introduces workers to the GH...
Food Safety Textbooks, Guides, and Practice Exams
For any foodservice operation to manage its risk effectively, managers must learn basic food safety principles, apply that information on the job every day, and pass a Conference for Food Protection/ American National Standards Institute (CFP/AN...
Food Safety Remains Top Government Concern
July 20, 2022Congress must be disappointed with food safety constantly being considered second to drug concerns at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."Food safety is currently a second-class citizen at the Food and Drug Administration", said...
Flooding Preparedness Resources for Private Water Systems
These resources are meant to assist private well and septic system users before, during, and after a hurricane or mass flooding disaster.Drinking WaterU.S. EPA: Emergency Disinfection of Drinking WaterCDC: Download FAQs on When and How to Boil W...
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Date posted: Monday, December 28, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDOn Monday, December 21, the House and Senate Appropriators came to an agreement regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2021 federal budget. Congress released the omnibus appropriations ...
Financial Statements
Audited financial statements for the years ended:September 30, 2025 and 2024 | PDFSeptember 30, 2024 | PDFSeptember 30, 2023 | PDFSeptember 30, 2022 | PDFSeptember 30, 2021 and 2020 | PDFSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019 | PDFSeptember 30, 2019 and 20...
FD312 Special Processes at Retail Courses
Course OverviewThis five-day, virtual course explores the specific types of food processing in retail food establishments that requires a variance and mandatory HACCP plan. Course content includes:SmokingCuringUse of Food AdditivesReduced Ox...
FD207 Plan Review Course
Course OverviewThis free, five-day, virtual course provides a comprehensive overview of the plan review process for retail food establishments based on menu and food preparation procedures with an end goal of reducing foodborne illnesses resulti...
FD204 Temporary Food Establishments Course
Course OverviewThis free, four-day, virtual course prepares participants to effectively conduct:An application reviewA menu reviewAn inspection of a temporary food establishment (TFE) and institute corrective actionsThe course also focuses on:Pr...
Environmental Health Tracking Podcast Series
The Environmental Health Tracking Podcast Series features four different EH health departments and their tracking program. Each podcast shares the history, challenges, and successes of the program and goals for the future.Topics include:How the ...
Environmental Health and Land Reuse Certificate Program
BrownfieldsBrownfields are land reuse sites often contaminated by harmful chemicals or redeveloped without proper environmental oversight, such as former gas stations, manufactured gas plants, factories, dry cleaners, and abandoned properties. D...
Environmental Health Holds the Keys to Public Health's Future
Date posted: Friday, June 5, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDOne of the foremost paradigm changes that has occurred in public policy in the past 10 years is the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the Aff...
Election Process
Election Guidance PDF Version 51°µÍø Annual Board Elections - Your Voice, Your FutureThe 51°µÍø invites all Professional and Life members to participate in our upcoming annual Board of Directors election. This is...
Dr. Bailus Walker, Jr. Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Award
This award is given annually to recognize an individual or group who has made significant achievements in developing or enhancing a more culturally diverse, inclusive, and competent environment. The qualified individual or group will demonstrate...
Donations
Invest in the Future of Environmental HealthYour donation supports 51°µÍøâ€™s mission to equip environmental health professionals with the training, resources, and connections they need to make a difference for their communities. By contributing, yo...
Declaration on National Preparedness Month, September 2020
Publication Date: September 2020We support National Preparedness Month and advocate for national, state, and local policies, regulations, research, and resources that enhance the ability of environmental health professionals to contribute to and...
Declaration on Food Safety and National Food Safety Education Month, September 2020
Publication Date: September 2020We support National Food Safety Education Month and are dedicated to reducing the burden of disease caused by foodborne illness and supporting food safety education through training, credentialing, and partnership...
December 2020 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJournal of Environmental Health (Volume 83, Number 5)Editor's Note: The 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
December 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 83, Number 5 View the Issue About the Cover To contain the COVID-19 outbreak and mobilize mitigation efforts, public health surv...
Credential Renewal
51°µÍø credentials are valid for two years after which they must be renewed. Renewal notices are sent to the email addresses included in your My51°µÍø account.Renewal fees for REHS/RS, CP-FS and CCFS credentials is $130 for members or $345 non-membe...