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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...
9-Minute Quick Interview Cardinal Rules for Outbreaks
Video highlighting and showing examples of the 10-cardinal rules and do's and don't of interviewing during a foodborne disease outbreak investigation.YouTube Approximate length: Nine minutesRequirements: NoneCost: FreeFormat: VideoHosting B...
April 2017
Journal of ֲý Volume 79, No. 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover We know that mosquitoes are potential pathogen-transmitting vectors, causing human illnesses such as West Nile virus, Zika, and chikungunya. There are many ways to pr...
April 2018
Journal of ֲý Volume 80, No. 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s cover article, “Organizational Characteristics of Local Health Departments and ֲý Services and Activities,” explores the association be...
April 2018 Direct From CDC/ֲý Services Branch
Direct From CDC/ֲý Services Branch ColumnApril 2018 Journal of ֲý (Volume 80, Number 8) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnersh...
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...
December 2017
Journal of ֲý Volume 80, No. 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s cover article, “Environmental Factors and Fluctuations in Daily Crime Rates,” explores the relationships between ambient air pollutant levels, weather va...
December 2018
Journal of ֲý Volume 81, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s cover article, “Barriers to Managing Private Wells and Septic Systems in Underserved Communities: Mental Models of Homeowner Decision Making,” explore...
December 2018 Direct From CDC/ֲý Services
Direct From CDC/ֲý Services ColumnDecember 2018 Journal of ֲý (Volume 81, Number 5) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships ...
Declaration on 100% Clean Energy by 2030
Publication Date: November 2018We are committed to working towards 100% clean energy use by 2030. We will employ administrative, educational, engineering, and fiscal measures to meet this goal.Declaration on 100% Clean Energy by 2030 | PDF...
Food Related Emergency Exercise Bundle
The Food Related Emergency Exercise Bundle (FREE-B) is a compilation of scenarios based on both intentional and unintentional food contamination events. It is designed with the intention of assisting government regulatory and public health agenc...
Food Safety CoE Foodborne Outbreak Investigation Online Series
The Foodborne Outbreak Investigation Online Series (FOIS) is an online self-paced training that promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to the investigation of foodborne disease outbreaks. The goal of FOIS is to train public health professionals ...
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 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...
January/February 2017
Journal of ֲý Volume 79, No. 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s featured article, “Lung Cancer Worry and Home Screening for Radon and Secondhand Smoke in Renters,” explored the relationships between demographic factor...
January/February 2018
Journal of ֲý Volume 80, No. 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover Carrying: to support and move (someone or something) from one place to another; a violation in the game of basketball that occurs when the dribbling player continues ...
July/August 2017
Journal of ֲý Volume 80, No. 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover Approximately 11% of foodborne outbreaks caused by Clostridium perfringens occur in correctional facilities. This issue’s cover article investigates an outbreak cause...
July/August 2018
Journal of ֲý Volume 81, Number 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover The purpose of this issue’s cover article, “Continued Reduction of Particulate Matter in Bars Six Months After Adoption of a Smoke-Free Ordinance,” was to measure ...
July/August 2018: Direct From CDC/ֲý Services
Direct From CDC/ֲý Services ColumnJuly/August 2018 Journal of ֲý (Volume 81, Number 1) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnershi...
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...
June 2018
Journal of ֲý Volume 80, No. 10 View the Issue About the Cover Supermarkets represent an important public access to a wide variety of food that is vita...
June 2018: Direct From CDC/ֲý Services
Direct From CDC/ֲý Services ColumnJune 2018 Journal of ֲý (Volume 80, Number 10) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in ...
Legal Aspects of Public Health Food Safety
Introduction to legal issues that arise in public health food safety from surveillance and outbreak investigation through restaurant inspections and detention of food.*Although this training is routine inspection focused, the skills taught are a...
Legal Epidemiology
Part 1May 10, 2017In this webinar, speakers from CDC's Public Health Law Program define and characterize legal epidemiology (legal epi), and describe how it can be used as a tool when advancing from data to policy.Speakers:Montrece Ransom, JD, M...
Management Level Course Managing Food Emergencies: Strategies for a Community Response
Training helps participants learn how to identify a food emergency, apply the incident command structure, identify resources, and communicate with other agencies in a facilitated discussion and scenario based training.Go to TrainingApproximate l...
March 2017
Journal of ֲý Volume 79, No. 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover Past and recent foodborne illness outbreaks continue to illustrate the difficulties in determining when to go public with food safety information about potential pub...
March 2018
Journal of ֲý Volume 80, No. 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover The legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in the U.S. has expanded over the past few years, with more states looking to implement legalization on ...
May 2017
Journal of ֲý Volume 79, No. 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s cover article, “Occupational Health Survey in Cosmetologists in Minnesota,” explores the occupational health and safety challenges faced by cosmetologist...
May 2018
Journal of ֲý Volume 80, No. 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Smoking and radon are the leading causes of lung cancer. Environmental risks are inversely related to inc...
May 2018 Direct From CDC/ֲý Services
Direct From CDC/ֲý Services ColumnMay 2018 Journal of ֲý (Volume 80, Number 9) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in th...
NEARS Support
The National Environmental Assessment Reporting System (NEARS) is an online tool from the CDC used by jurisdictions across the United States to track environmental assessments that are conducted as a result of foodborne illness investigations. C...
November 2017
Journal of ֲý Volume 80, No. 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover The use of powdered shake mixes as nutritional supplements or meal replacements has become increasingly popular among health-conscious individuals. Consumption of the...
November 2018
Journal of ֲý Volume 81, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover Rats are a common problem in cities worldwide. Most of the public health research has focused on disease transmission related to rat exposure and infestations; how...
November 2018: Direct From CDC/ֲý Services
Direct From CDC/ֲý Services ColumnNovember 2018 Journal of ֲý (Volume 81, Number 4) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships ...
October 2017
Journal of ֲý Volume 80, No. 3 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue, we feature an article that focuses on occupational safety and health. The article, “Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Occupational Noise and Hearing Loss...
October 2018
Journal of ֲý Volume 81, Number 3 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue we feature an article that highlights one example related to the growing issue of drinking water quality within the U.S. As of press time, stories re...
October 2018: Direct From CDC/ֲý Services
Direct From CDC/ֲý Services ColumnOctober 2018 Journal of ֲý (Volume 81, Number 3) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships i...
Performance Level Course Team Approach to Foodborne Outbreak Response
Course identifies how the skills, resources, and expertise of all government levels can be connected to improve collaboration during a foodborne outbreak within an integrated national food safety system.Go to TrainingApproximate length: 16 hours...
September 2017
Journal of ֲý Volume 80, No. 2View the IssueAbout the Cover September is National Preparedness Month and we thought it fitting to highlight this issue’s article, “Response, Recovery, and Resilience to Oil Spills and Environment...
September 2018
Journal of ֲý Volume 81, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover For the September issue, we have featured “Implications of Hurricane Harvey on Environmental Public Health in Harris County, Texas” on the cover in recognition of ...
September 2018: Direct From CDC/ֲý Services
Direct From CDC/ֲý Services ColumnSeptember 2018 Journal of ֲý (Volume 81, Number 2) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships...
ACE Hospital Survey
This is a survey for hospitals to access and evaluate any chemical exposures and measures:Hospital SurgeHospital ResponseHospital DecontaminationRecommended for environmental public health professionals working within a community or hospital set...
ACE Household Survey
This resource assesses any chemical exposures within a household setting and measures: Contact demographics Location/Exposure and Communication Health Status Recommended for environmental public health professionals who may be responsible ...
After-Action Report: Ellicott City, Maryland Flood of 2016
This after-action report of the 2016 flooding in Ellicott City, MD explains how to preserve historical buildings. It provides various disaster response checklists for non-profits and local governments. This tool includes: Report Checklists...
After-Action Report and Improvement Plan - North Central Region, Colorado Flood Preparedness Pilot
This document is a high-level look into the use of Tabletop Exercises and Stress Tests and the outcome of the National Flood Preparedness Guideline. This document includes:An After-Action ReportImprovement PlansRecommended for emergency environm...
ֲý Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Guidance Manual
This North Carolina Public Health manual provides guidance to environmental public health (EPH) professionals for preparedness and recovery efforts and contains a: Guide Resource Review Recommended for supporting environmental public health...
FEMA Hurricane Season After Action Report
This report provides the emergency management community with recommendations for areas of improvement based on the 2017 hurricanes season and includes information on: Scaling disaster Response Staffing Sustained Community Logistics Long...
Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home
This EPA guide provides recommendations regarding indoor air quality. The guide offers comprehensive information and suggestions including pictures, diagrams, and Q/A at the end. This guide includes information on:At home air filtersRecommendati...