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Government Affairs Director Promotes EH at the White House
March 8, 2024 This week, our Director of Government Affairs Doug Farquhar lead discussions with the White House鈥檚 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to encourage federal housing agencies, including HUD, USDA, Fannie Mae, and Freddi...
Consider MAHC Change Requests in MAHC Voting
March 6, 2024Environmental Public Health Colleagues: Recreational water assessments and inspections represent an important part of many of our scopes of work. You know because you engage with the MAHC. In the Change Request Guide you will fin...
Congress to Approve Fiscal Year 2024 Funding for Several Federal Agencies
March 4, 2024 Congress released the massive $467.5 billion fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations package for the Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy-Water, Interior-Environment, Military Construction-VA and Transportation-HUD budgets. T...
We Are Partnering to Take Action to Protect Children From Lead Poisoning
March 4, 2024 Lead is a naturally occurring metal that is invisible to the naked eye. Children younger than 6 years are at highest risk of serious harms from lead poisoning since their bodies are small and still developing. ...
Sanitarian I/II
Company: Health Department of Northwest Michigan Location: Gaylord, MI Date Posted: March 1, 2024 Application Deadline: May 29, 2024 Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $62,691.20 - $81,930.20The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has an o...
Federal Funding: Congressional Update
February 26, 2024 As we move into the sixth month of the federal fiscal year (FY 2024) with no final agreement and the continuing resolution (CR) expiring, Congress needs to act鈥攅ither to enact the appropriations bill or another CR.No one in Con...
2024 Board of Directors Election Results
Our members have an opportunity to vote for candidates of a contested Board of Directors' office. Officers serve a one-year term and Regional Vice-Presidents serve a three-year term. Membership is represented by nine regions that represent U.S. ...
Credential & Membership Badges
Our badges are designed to showcase your 51暗网 membership and credential(s). You may display your 51暗网 membership badge if your 51暗网 membership is fully paid and active. You may display your 51暗网 credential badge if you are in good standing with ...
March 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue鈥檚 cover article examined parental knowledge, attitudes, efficacy, and protective behaviors about thirdhand smoke and the toxic mixture of chemicals left...
2012 Issues
Journal of Environmental HealthJanuary/February 2012Volume 74, Number 6 View the IssueMarch 2012Volume 74, Number 7 View the IssueApril 2012Volume 74, Number 8 View the IssueMay 2012Volume 74, Number 9 View the IssueJune 2012Volume 74, Number 10...
2013 Issues
Journal of Environmental Health January/February 2013 Volume 75, Number 6 View the Issue March 2013 Volume 75, Number 7 View the Issue April 2013 Volume 75, Number 8 View...
2014 Issues
Journal of Environmental HealthJanuary/February 2014Volume 76, Number 6 View the IssueMarch 2014Volume 76, Number 7 View the IssueApril 2014Volume 76, Number 8 View the IssueMay 2014Volume 76, Number 9 View the IssueJune 2014Volume 76, N...
June 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 77, No. 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Many regulatory agencies are trying to find ways to improve food safety, decrease regulatory infractions, and decrease the risk of foodborne outbreaks. The results o...
May 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 77, No. 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue鈥檚 cover feature, 鈥淯VA and Cutaneous Melanoma Incidences: Spatial Patterns and Communities At Risk,鈥� the authors examined the associations of cutaneous m...
April 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 77, No. 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover As shown on our cover, hotels often settle for cleanliness versus sanitation, but our feature in this issue, 鈥淪anitary Status and Incidence of Methicillin-Resistant S...
March 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 77, No. 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover The author of this issue鈥檚 cover feature, 鈥淔oodborne Illness and Seasonality Related to Mobile Food Sources at Festivals and Group Gatherings in the State of Georgia,...
January/February 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 77, No. 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover Given the popularity of buying vintage toys on the internet, the authors of this issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淗azardous Metals in Vintage Plastic Toys Measured by a Handhe...
MASS FEED
The Model for Analysis, Sharing, and Standardizing Food Electronic Environmental Data (MASS FEED) model is a structure and dictionary of fields, tables, and relationships that describe key jurisdiction, facility, and violation data.The MASS FEED...
January/February 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover After the hurricanes in 2017 in the U.S. Caribbean, it was essential to rebuild, strengthen, and sustain essential environmental health services and systems. This ...
2023 State Legislation on Body Art
January 9, 2024 A total of 60 pieces of legislation related to body art were introduced in 19 states and Puerto Rico during the 2023 legislative sessions. Of these 60, 9 were enacted in California, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, Tennessee. ...
2024 InFORM Continuing Education Credits
Attendees of the 2024 conference are able to earn continuing education (CE) hours through:51暗网: Learn more about 51暗网 CEs.CDC: Continuing education for this activity is pending. See final announcement for details. APHL: Learn more about earning ...
2023: Our Year in Review for Government Affairs
January 5, 2024 Washington, DC, remains as chaotic as ever. Congress spent more time trying to figure out a speaker than floor time on appropriations. The House of Representatives is as far behind as it has ever been on passing the fiscal year (...
Body Art Facility Inspector Training
The one and only Body Art Facility Inspector Training, built by seasoned body art inspectors and experts in the body art industry. Designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge of body art practices, this training prepares yo...
Private Water and Decentralized Wastewater Program Committee
MissionThe Private Water and Decentralized Wastewater Program Committee is a resource for environmental public health professionals, private well and septic system owners, and our leadership. The committee provides knowledge, expertise, and reso...
2023 AEC
July 31鈥揂ugust 3, 2023 Raising the Voice of the Environmental Health Workforce The 51暗网鈥檚 (51暗网) 86th Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition continued our longstanding ...
House and Senate Have Until January 19 to Finalize Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations
December 18, 2023 Congress is much closer to finalizing the fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations than the last blog posted on the topic in July, but they still have a ways to go. Top-Line Spending Levels and Other Fund...
Food Safety Webinars
Clearing the Fog: Cleaners, Sanitizers, Disinfectants; What Sets Them Apart? A Foodservice PrimerApril 3, 2024Confusion among end users in the food service industry regarding cleaners, disinfectants, and sanitizers is common due to a lack of awa...
December 2023: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Journal of Environmental HealthDecember 2023Volume 86, Number 5Editor's Note: The 51暗网 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the professio...
December 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover Alaska, with its unique geographical and ecological characteristics, is experiencing the detrimental effects of climate change at an alarming rate. The Alaska Nati...
51暗网 Government Affairs Director Wins Calver Award
November 15, 2023 Denver, CO 鈥� This week, Doug Farquhar, JD, the government affairs director at the 51暗网 (51暗网) was awarded with the Homer N. Calver Award. The Calver Award, given by the American Public Hea...
Project Coordinator
Company: 51暗网 Location: Remote with travel Date Posted: November 9, 2023 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $45,000-60,000 ...
November 2023: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Journal of Environmental HealthNovember 2023Volume 86, Number 4Editor's Note: The 51暗网 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the professio...
November 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 4 View This IssueArticles Assessing the Burden of Cold-Related Illness and Death in MinnesotaEvaluating the Impact of Food and Drug Administration-Funded Cooperative Agreement Programs on Confor...
Concurrent Disaster Response Success Story
This success story describes how the Environmental Division of the Town of Addison, Texas faced the challenges of a winter storm during COVID-19 in the context of ensuring food safety, public health, and providing warming stations and power to a...
51暗网 Invited to U.S. EPA National Environmental Advisory Committee
October 24, 2023 The U.S. EPA National Advisory Committee provides advice to the U.S. EPA AdministratorDenver, CO 鈥� The 51暗网 (51暗网) has been invited and will serve as a member of the U.S. Environmental Prot...
Environmental Health Assessment Guide and Form for Disaster Shelters During COVID-19
This CDC guidance and set of checklists is designed for emergency management planning and includes:Identifying the assessing agencyFacility detailsOccupant processingServices the facility providesArea to note immediate needsRecommended for emerg...
2023 Update on State Food Safety Legislation
October 3, 2023 The following table provides a summary of bills related to food safety that have been introduced by state legislations in 2023.Food Safety Topic# of Bills IntroducedRetail food67Food freedom66Food safety51Meat, seafood, or poultr...
Radiation Emergencies
This is a resource list from CDC's NCEH radiation emergency website and provides information on what to do during a radiological or nuclear disaster. Resources are offered in Spanish and English. This page includes: Suggestions on how to protec...
Chemical Emergencies
This resource listing is from the ATSDR chemical emergency website provides a list of information and resources for multiple audiences related to how to prepare and respond to chemical emergencies. This resource includes: What to do in a chemic...
Responding to Chemical Incidents
This course is offered by the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services for Children. This course will support the user to recognize the signs, symptoms and treatment modalities for several chemical agents. This course includes: Pediatric decontamin...
Opinion: Compound Risks and Complex Emergencies Require New Approaches to Preparedness
This article calls for a need to redesign institutions to be proactive, agile, and socially just when confronted with compound risks that have become increasingly likely. This resource includes: Risk reduction framework and funding Pandemic l...
COVID-19, the Built Environment, and Health
This article discusses features of the built environment that affect the risk of COVID-19 and identify elements of the pandemic response with implications for the built environment and for long-term public health. This resource includes: Influe...
Compounding Hazards and Intersecting Vulnerabilities
This report discusses study findings that measure how COVID-19 affected extreme heat vulnerability during the summer of 2020. This resource includes: Examination of socio-demographic characteristics and pandemic related factors Examined vulne...
The United States' Response to COVID-19
This report focuses on an assessment of the response to COVID-19 on a national level. This case study assesses the U.S. experience a year into the pandemic unfolding and aims to support a smarter, faster response to the pandemic and to be prepar...
The COVID-19 Crisis Worsens With the Occurrence of Climate Extremes and Disasters
This article examines the impacts of climate disasters and COVID-19 in Africa and provides suggestions for countries to strengthen their emergency department by boosting the staff component, provide adequate technical support and develop detaile...
FDA COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Preparedness Plan Initiative: Summary Report
This report describes ongoing and potential prospective actions to strengthen FDA's COVID-19 response and build resilience to respond to future emergencies. As the pandemic has presented new challenges for the entire healthcare community and gov...
Preparedness in a Pandemic Workshop Exercise Starter Kit
This guide helps state, local, territorial, and tribal organizations conduct exercises on preparedness during a pandemic. The guide provides planning considerations, discussion questions, and how to conduct internal and external conversations du...
COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Natural Hazards Preparedness
This FEMA resource shares recommendations and best practices for state, local, tribal, and territorial officials when managing simultaneous risks posed by COVID-19 and natural hazards. This resource includes key considerations around:Public mess...