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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暗网 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships ...
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 2018 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnDecember 2018 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 5) Editor's Note: 51暗网 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships ...
December 2018
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淏arriers to Managing Private Wells and Septic Systems in Underserved Communities: Mental Models of Homeowner Decision Making,鈥� explore...
December 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淓nvironmental Factors and Fluctuations in Daily Crime Rates,鈥� explores the relationships between ambient air pollutant levels, weather va...
December 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover Growing evidence shows that interpersonal skills鈥攕uch as communication, patience, empathy, respect, and consideration鈥攁re essential for conducting regulatory inspecti...
December 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, No. 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover In July 2013, an outbreak of Legionnaires鈥� disease occurred at a long-term care facility in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. A total of 39 cases were confirmed; of those c...
Data.gov
Federal government's website to promote open data and accountability. Aims to increase citizen participation, economic development, and improve decision making.Data.govResource Type: Open DataSource Description: Data.gov is the federal governmen...
Current Issue
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 88, Number 1 View the Issue About the Cover Environmental public health operates at the intersection of the environment and human health. The purpose of this...
Culiseta melanura Surveillance Method
Surveillance methods are used to understand local mosquito populations. Surveillance techniques should be targeted at mosquito species that can transmit disease to people. Active surveillance needs to be utlized to identify and control Culiseta ...
Culex tarsalis Surveillance Method
Surveillance methods are used to understand local mosquito populations. Surveillance techniques should be targeted at mosquito species that can transmit disease to people. Active surveillance needs to be utilized to identify and control Culex ta...
Culex quinquefasciatus Surveillance Method
Surveillance methods are used to understand local mosquito populations. Surveillance techniques should be targeted at mosquito species that can transmit disease to people. Active surveillance needs to be utilized to identify and control Culex qu...
Culex pipiens Surveillance Method
Surveillance methods are used to understand local mosquito populations. Surveillance techniques should be targeted at mosquito species that can transmit disease to people. Active surveillance needs to be utilized to identify and control Culex pi...
Ctenocephalides canis, Ctenocephalides felis, Xenopsylla cheopis, Echidnophaga gallinacea Surveillance Method
There is not a national surveillance program in place to identify flea species or to gather information such as population counts or disease incidence and prevalence amongst fleas, although there is a program in place to identify flea-borne dise...
Credential Renewal
51暗网 credentials are valid for two years after which they must be renewed. Renewal notices are sent to the email addresses included in your My51暗网 account.Renewal fees for REHS/RS, CP-FS and CCFS credentials is $130 for members or $345 non-membe...
Credential Exam Hours
ExamDurationDescriptionREHS/RS4 hours(2, 2-hour periods with a 10-minute break)250 multiple choice questionsCP-FS2.5 hours(no scheduled break)140 multiple choice questionsCCFS2.5 hours (no scheduled break)135 multiple choice questionsCFSSA3 hour...
Credential Code of Ethics
As an environmental professional, credentialed by the 51暗网, I hereby acknowledge, accept, and agree to abide by the following code of conduct and ethics:I shall endeavor to keep myself current and informed an...
COVID-19 Early Care and Education Collaborative
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic response the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) provided support to establish the COVID-19 Early Care and Education (ECE) Collaborative. Collaborative members worked to identify needs and gaps...
Courses & Certifications
Courses and certifications can enhance knowledge, skill, and professional growth opportunities. Obtaining professional credentials and certifications displays your dedication to your profession.Difference Between Credentials & Certifications...
County Health Rankings
Ranking of health data from nearly every county in the U.S., including data on high school graduation rates, obesity, smoking, unemployment, access to healthy foods, the quality of air and water, income inequality, and teen births.County Health ...
Coquillettidia perturbans Surveillance Method
Surveillance methods are used to understand local mosquito populations. Surveillance techniques should be targeted at mosquito species that can transmit disease to people. Active surveillance needs to be utilized to identify and control Cq. pert...
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...
Continuing Education for Credentials
Request Pre-Approval of Continuing Education for an EventConferences, seminars, classes, lectures, and online trainings are all acceptable forms of continuing education if they are related to the environmental health field 鈥� food, water, wastewa...
Contact Us
For any questions, send us an email or give us a call, we are here to help. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm MT. Address 1400 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 325 Denver, CO 80222 ...
Congresswoman Lawrence Introduces the Environmental Health Workforce Act
Date posted: Saturday, May 15, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDThe Environmental Health Workforce Act (H.R. 2661) was introduced by Representative Brenda Lawrence (D-Michigan) on April 19, 2021. The act worequire the Secretary of the U.S. ...
Congressperson Rob Wittman Visits Harris Teeter Store
April 25, 202251暗网 organized a site visit for Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA) at a local Harris Teeter grocery store in Williamsburg, Virginia, on Friday, April 22.Representative Wittman, cochair of the Congressional Public Health Caucus, work...
Congressional House Appropriations Markup of the Labor-HHS-Education Budget Provides Significant Increases to the Nation鈥檚 Public Health Infrastructure
Date posted: Friday, July 16, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDThe House Appropriations Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee oversees the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) budget and released its markup budget this week. The subcommi...
Congress Passes the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
Date posted: Monday, November 8, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDCongress was busy this weekend by passing the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (HR 3684) and agreeing to act on the $1.85 trillion reconciliation m...
Congress Finally Enacts Omnibus Spending Package for Fiscal Year 2022
Date posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2022Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDEmail of Blog Poster: dfarquhar@neha.orgThe U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, on an omnibus spending bill that would fund the Centers for Disease C...
Congress and Congressional Appropriations in the Final Weeks
Date posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDThe new fiscal year begins on October 1 and the Senate has yet to vote鈥攅ven at the subcommittee or committee level鈥攐n any of the 12 regular appropriations bills. Over in the H...
Completing Your Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan
About the CSIPA CSIP is a Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan. It is considered a multiyear planning document for jurisdictions to use to determine how to obtain and maintain compliance with the Retail Program Standards. CSIPs are living do...
Climate Change Resources & Tools
General Climate Resources Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) Framework, CDC | Webpage Climate and Health, CDC | Webpage Climate Change, APHA | Webpage Climate Change, NACCH...
Climate and Health Committee
The mission of our Climate and Health Committee is to be a resource in addressing the environmental and public health impacts from climate change.The committee is comprised of local, state, federal, and industry professionals with environmental ...
Climate Change
Climate for Health PartnershipClimate for Health Partnership's program partners with health associations and institutions to make climate change a top national health priority. ecoAmerica has compiled climate-focused resources to help local heal...
Cimex lectularius Surveillance Method
Bed bugs are small, parasitic insects that are reddish-brown in color and feed on the blood of humans and animals at night. Look for physical signs of bed bugs to identify a possible infestation.When cleaning, changing bedding, or staying away f...
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...
Choose Safe Places Toolkit
The Choose Safe Places project is part of a Cooperative Agreement (CoAg), funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), entitled "Technical Assistance for Response to ...
Child Health
Environmental health professionals work to support schools, childcare facilities, and local agencies to ensure the health and safety of children in our communities.Lead Exposure Reduction ProjectWe are working with tribal and territorial communi...
Certificates of Merit
Each affiliate in good standing is invited to designate one of its members and/or a team to receive a Certificate of Merit, thereby nationally recognizing one of their own for outstanding contributions to the environmental health profession.This...
CDC WISQARS
Online interactive database of fatal and nonfatal injury, violent death, and cost of injury data from a variety of sources.CDC WISQARSTMSource Description: Interactive, online database that provides fatal and nonfatal injury, violent death, and ...
CDC Train
National learning network that provides quality training opportunities for public health professionals. Comprised of courses from state and local TRAIN affiliates, government agencies, academic institutions, and other nationally-recognized organ...
CDC Public Health Image Library
Online database of images from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.CDC Public Health Image LibraryResource Type: Open DataSource Description: Created by a Working Group at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the PHIL ...
CDC Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
Collection of environments and hazards, health effects, and population health data from national, state, and city sources. Tools to understand the data, including interactive maps, tables, and charts, are also included.CDC Environmental Public H...
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...
Cannabis Food Safety Webinars
Allies or Adversaries: Glimpses into Regulatory and Industry Dynamics, CannaWest Summit - June 2018Cannabis operations are rapidly expanding across the country, and regulators are struggling to stay ahead with appropriate regulations and inspect...
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...
Bulk Stool Specimen Collection
One-page step-by-step instruction handout to provide individuals who are giving a bulk stool specimen.Approximate length: 1 pageRequirements: None FreeGo to ToolHandoutIntegrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence (CoE)Colorado CoE...
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...