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2021 Year in Government Affairs

Date posted: Monday, January 10, 2022Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDI've completed my first full year as director of Government Affairs for 51°µÍø and, as such, would like to list the accomplishments of the program in 2021.This endeavor is more tha...

Advertising in the Journal

The Journal, which we publish, provides peer-reviewed scientific articles as well as commentaries, reports, and review articles. The Journal also keeps readers up-to-date on current issues, new research, useful products and services, and employ...

AEC Call for Abstracts

Woven Strong: The Environmental Health TapestryCall for Abstracts — AEC 2026 in Kansas CityInterlacing knowledge, experience, and innovation in the heart of AmericaThe strongest fabric needs every fiber, and that includes yours.At the 51°µÍø Annua...

April 2019

Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Proper hand washing practices in food service establishments are important for the adequate reduction of microorganisms on hands and to reduce the risk of foodborn...

Woven Strong: The Environmental Health Tapestry

Interlacing knowledge, experience, and innovation in the heart of AmericaJoin us in Kansas City, Missouri, August 3-6, 2026, for 51°µÍø's Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition, where the brightest minds in environmental health come ...

April 2022

Journal of Environmental Health Volume 84, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Governmental food safety professionals (FSPs) play a critical role in verifying that the food industry is fulfilling its responsibilities. Without the ability to a...

April 2019 JEH: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services

Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnApril 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 8) Editor's Note: 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in ...

Authors & Contributors

The Journal of Environmental Health (JEH) advances the science and practice of environmental public health by publishing timely, relevant, and high-quality research and practical insights that inform decision-making, strengthen professional prac...

BIA Webinar - Power of Partnerships: Strengthening Agency and Industry Relationships

On November 7, 2019 51°µÍø's Business Industry Affiliate held a webinar entitled Power of Partnerships: Strengthening Agency and Industry Relationships featuring three environmental health experts who shared their experience in building relationsh...

Boil Water Advisory Webinar

March 7, 2019As environmental health professionals, we have many challenges to face in our day to day life. Natural disasters, food, and water-related emergencies only add to its complexity. A common situation we have all faced, both as food saf...

Built Environment

Built Environment / Smart GrowthEnvironmental public health professionals, planners, architects, transportation engineers, county managers, etc. and the community all play an important role to ensure that communities have healthy environments an...

Cannabis Food Safety Resources

Edibles are produced and consumed in communities that many local and state food safety agencies serve and protect. With cannabis usage growing in acceptability across the country and changing regulations in many states, legalizing its use both r...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Resources

During power outages after hurricanes/typhoons, major flooding or other extreme weather events, residents can be at risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if portable generators are not properly used. CO is an odorless and colorless gas that can...

CDC Preparedness Response Capabilities

This resource includes numerous resources relating to emergency preparedness and response capabilities and contains:Emergency Preparedness ResourcesResponse CapabilitiesRecommended for environmental public health professionals and administrators...

CIFOR Resources

The Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR) is a multidisciplinary collaboration of national associations and local, state and federal agencies representing epidemiology programs, environmental health programs, public health labor...

Congress in Negotiations to Finalize the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations

Tuesday, December 6, 2022dfarquhar@neha.org With the midterms over, Congress needs to finish their work on the fiscal year (FY) 2023 budgets. Republicans proposed a top-line of roughly $1.65 trillion in discretionary spending, in line with Presi...

December 2019

Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover There is no uniform nationwide method for organizing and delivering governmental environmental health services to residents of the U.S. and its territories, as ill...

December 2022

Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the CoverShortcomings in traditional methods to understanding sources of bacterial contamination in water bodies limit the ability of public health officials to adequately p...

December 2019 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services

Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnDecember 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 82, Number 5) Editor's Note: 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships ...

December 2022: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services

December 2022 Volume 85, Number 5The 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 goals, we feature a co...

Environmental Health Support in the U.S. Virgin Islands

The USVI Environmental Health Services project consists of six two-week long workforce and food safety trainings. In February, 51°µÍø conducted the first two-week training with the USVI Department of Health, Environmental Health division.The proje...

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 ...

ER310 FDA Food Code Course

Course Overview This course emphasizes best practices to address food safety issues faced in the event of a disaster. This free virtual course prepares participants to: Identify food safety risks posed by disasters ...

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...

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...

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...

Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

Thursday, December 22, 2022dfarquhar@neha.orgCongress has released a bipartisan and bicameral (i.e. both legislative branched) spending package, known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023. The package includes all of the fiscal year (FY) ...

Food Safety & Emergency Preparedness

As environmental health professionals, we support communities in an event of an emergency or disaster. Review these resources and tools to be prepared.Disaster Relief Story51°µÍø member helping with Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico Story: ANTHC Comm...

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...

Grant Guidance

Grant Year 2026-27 Guidance Documents The 2026-27 RFFM Application Guidance covers all 1- year awards with a project period of April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027. Updates have been made to address changes to maximum award amounts for the Training an...

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 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 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 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...

January/February 2019

Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover Efforts to characterize the environmental health workforce are needed to strengthen the field. There is a lack of information from the perspective of state and loc...

Harmful Algal Blooms

Rapid algae overgrowth can result in harmful algal blooms (HABs). Blooms can be both toxic and non-toxic but always have a detrimental effect on marine life in the affected area. Algal blooms most often occur in still or slow-moving water and ar...

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 ...

Healthy Homes Webinars

Design for Environmental Health Risk Communication: Lessons from the EPA Flooded Homes Website ProjectThis webinar discussed human-centered design techniques that environmental health professionals can use to develop health risk communication. P...

Hurricanes and COVID-19

This is for planning for a hurricane concurrently with COVID-19 that contains topics on:Preparing for hurricane seasonPreparing to evacuateStay safe during and after a hurricaneRecommended for Environmental public health professionals to use an ...

July/August 2019

Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover Pesticide residue in honey is becoming a growing concern because of the potential human health effects and negative impacts on beehives. Urban beehives can be subj...

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...

June 2019

Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover The Journal is very pleased to feature on this month’s cover the published results from a groundbreaking initiative—Understanding the Needs, Challenges, Opportuni...

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....

January/February 2019 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services

Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJanuary/February 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, 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 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 ...

March 2019

Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover In a review of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2000–2014, 85% of outbreaks were caused by pro...

July/August 2019: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services

Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJuly/August 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 82, Number 1) Editor's Note: 51°µÍø strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnershi...

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...