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June 2024
Journal of ֲý Volume 86, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Foodborne disease is a substantial public health problem. Restaurant inspections are a primary way health departments can verify that food safety practices and ...
May 2015
Journal of ֲý Volume 77, No. 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue’s cover feature, “UVA and Cutaneous Melanoma Incidences: Spatial Patterns and Communities At Risk,” the authors examined the associations of cutaneous m...
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...
Data Informatics Infrastructure Assessment
We are working to understand the current landscape of environmental public health data and informatics infrastructure across programs at state, territorial, local, and tribal jurisdictions (STLT) nationwide. To support this work will will be...
Toolkit for Understanding Spreadsheets
Understanding how to effectively use spreadsheets is useful to improve data analysis, manage projects and performance, and enable users to identify trends and organize and sort data into meaningful categories. Below are resources to help environ...
December 2022
Journal of ֲý 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...
USGS Water Data
Collection of water resources data from 1.9 million sites located in all 50 states and various U.S. territories.USGS Water DataResource Type: Open DataSource Description: The USGS works with partners to monitor, assess, conduct targeted research...
United States Census Bureau
Provides facts and figures about U.S. residents, economy, and locations.United States Census BureauResource Type: Open Data...
Request For Proposal Resources
Creating an environment for successful collection and use of data starts with usable and sustainable software.Requests for Proposals (RFPs) provide a vehicle to communicate your project requirements to vendors who can provide solutions. If the i...
Reframing Public Health Informatics: A Communications Toolkit
Toolkit including contextual resources on the field of public health informatics, communications resources discussing how to talk about public health informatics to an external audience, and sample communications of how principles in the toolkit...
Public Health Informatics Fellowship
Fellowship program providing on the job training in information science, computer science, and information technology to enhance the public health informatics workforce and solve problems domestically and abroad.Public Health Informatics Fellows...
Power BI Desktop
Data dashboard with tools to connect, model, and explore datasets with visual reports that can be integrated with other tools, including Microsoft Excel. Cannot publish in free version. Short learning curve for basic use, but advanced reports po...
Outbreak Database
This database provides summaries of significant food and water related outbreaks occurring since 1984 caused by E. coli, Salmonella, Hepatitis A., Campylbacter, and other pathogens.Outbreak DatabaseResource Type: Open DataAuthor: Marler Clark...
Open Standards for Data
Online guidebook to help users create, develop, and adopt standards for open data.Open Standards for DataResource Type: Open DataSource Description: Open standards for data are reusable agreements that make it easier for people and organizations...
Open Data Institute
Nonprofit working to create and support practices that foster open data. Resources include policy development, technology development, community building, and training opportunities.Open Data InstituteResource Type: Open Data...
October 2021
Journal of ֲý Volume 84, Number 3 View the IssueAbout the CoverThe impact of dust storms on human health has been well described in Asian and European countries. Despite an increasing number of dust storm events plaguing the Mi...
November 2021
Journal of ֲý Volume 84, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the CoverThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental health professionals have worked tirelessly to promote the health and well-being of their communities. The National ...
National Outbreak Reporting System
The National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) supports outbreak reporting by partners in local, state, and territorial public health agencies.National Outbreak Reporting SystemResource Type: Open DataAuthor: CDC...
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Collection of data from interviews and physical examinations on the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the U.S.National Health and Nutrition Examination SurveyResource Type: Open DataSource Description: Studies designed to a...
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
NCEZID's mission is to reduce illness and death associated with emerging and zoonotic infectious diseases and to protect against the unintentional or intentional spread of infectious diseases.National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious ...
May 2022
Journal of ֲý Volume 84, Number 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that there are 450,000 brownfield sites in the U.S. Less than 7% of the estimated brownfields in the U.S. have ...
June 2017
Journal of ֲý Volume 79, No. 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s cover article explores the investigation that resulted from an uncommon outbreak of salmonellosis linked to a splash pad. The authors also conducted a s...
Joint Public Health Informatics Taskforce
Coalition of nine national public health associations that help federal public health agencies build modern information systems by identifying synergistic opportunities, building national consensus, and ensuring a complete perspective on nationa...
Informatics Committee
Our Informatics Committee is comprised of public and private sector experts working in partnership to:Identify and recommend training gaps, needs of the profession, and emerging issuesIdentify best practices, successes, and challenges for enviro...
Informatics Case Studies
Implementing a Software System in Northern MichiganDistrict Health Department Number 4 is a four-county jurisdiction in Michigan. The department serves a population of approximately 76,000 people over a geographic area of 2,600 square miles that...
Informatics -- Data Use Made Easy
Part one of a three part series discussing the development and application of tools, trainings, and resources available in informatics. This article defines informatics and describes its importance to environmental health.Informatics -- Data Use...
Informatics - Existing and Developing Resources
Part three of a three part series discussing the development and application of tools, trainings, and resources available in informatics. This article describes the roles and activities of the NEHA's informatics committee.Informatics - Existing ...
Informatics & Tracking Webinars
Connecting Private Sector Data with Environmental Public Health Agencies Environmental public health data is collected by regulatory agencies across the country, but also collected across a multitude of private sector organizations. T...
Informatics & Health Tracking Resources
Childhood Lead PoisoningA Hidden Problem: Lead Poisoned Children in the United States.Resources for Local Health DepartmentsCDC National Environment Public Health Tracking provides information on how your local health department can utilize the ...
Informatics & Health Tracking
Environmental and public health informatics focuses on standardized data collection, sharing, and use. Wide adoption and use of informatics systems can lead to data-informed decision-making that will improve population health. Enviro...
Indiana Map
Collection of publicly available geographic information system (GIS) map data in Indiana.Indiana MapResource Type: Open DataSource Description: Publicly available collection of Indiana geographic information system (GIS) map data...
Indiana DNR Well Record Database
Website listing data from over 400,000 water wells drilled in Indiana.Indiana DNR Well Record DatabaseResource Type: Open DataSource Description: Records of over 400,000 water wells drilled in Indiana...
Healthy Pets, Healthy People
CDC list of outbreaks of human infections linked to contact with animals and animal products in the United States.Healthy Pets, Healthy PeopleResource Type: Federal ToolsAuthor: CDC...
HealthData
Warehouse of health datasets from several agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.HealthDataResource Type: Open Data...
Health Map
Mapping system showing real-time intelligence on a broad range of emerging infectious diseases, the system organizes and disseminates information about emerging diseases in nine languages to facilitate the early detection of public health threat...
Georgia Inspection Portal
Provides access to restaurant, pool, and hotel inspection score for every county in Georgia.Georgia Inspection PortalResource Type: ProgramsAuthor: Georgia Dept. of Public HealthSource Description: Access to all food service, tourist accommodati...
FUSE Corps
Yearlong fellowship program for experienced leaders designed around projects in economic and workforce development, healthcare, public safety, climate change, and education.FUSE CorpsResource Type: FellowshipsSource Description: FUSE is a nation...
Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System
The Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System (FDOSS) collects information from state and local health departments about foodborne disease outbreaks. Outbreaks are occurrences in which two or more people get the same illness from the same c...
Environmental Information Exchange Network
Online system that enables state, tribal and territorial partners to share environmental and health data with the Environmental Protection Agency and each other.Environmental Information Exchange NetworkResource Type: Federal ToolsSource Descrip...
ֲý Tracking Podcast Series
The ֲý 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 ...
ֲý 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...
EnviroAtlas
Collection of interactive tools that allow users to download and analyze data and maps related to ecosystem services (benefits humans receive from nature).EnviroAtlasResource Type: Federal ToolsSource Description: EnviroAtlas interactive tools a...
EJSCREEN: Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool
Environmental justice mapping and screening tool combining environmental and demographic data in maps and reports.EJSCREEN: Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping ToolResource Type: Federal ToolsSource Description: In order to better meet t...
Developing an Asynchronous Training on Role of ֲý Specialists in Maintaining Environmental Data Integrity
Since 2003, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has been collecting statewide data for ֲý (EH) programs which have helped the agency move towards making data-driven decisions. In 2019, VDH transitioned to a new cloud-based ...
December 2019
Journal of ֲý 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...
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...
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 ...