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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...
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...
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...
Excellence in Sustainability Award Winners
2016 Winner: City of Plano, ֲý & Sustainability DepartmentProject SummaryThe All in Together: Water Smart Plano campaign is an innovative, holistic approach to reducing water use through education and outreach. Summer water use...
Estimates of Foodborne Illness in the US
One-page factsheet highlighting foodborne illness estimates in the United States from 2011 data. Estimates include the top 5 pathogens causing domestically acquired foodborne illness, hospitalizations, and deaths.Approximate Length: 2 pagesRequi...
Epi-Ready Team Training
Epi-Ready, a multi-day training course that utilizes a team-based approach, teaches professionals how to respond to a foodborne illness outbreak efficiently and effectively by understanding the roles and responsibilities of the disciplines invol...
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 Support in the U.S. Virgin Islands
The USVI ֲý Services project consists of six two-week long workforce and food safety trainings. In February, NEHA conducted the first two-week training with the USVI Department of Health, ֲý division.The proje...
ֲý Leadership Academy
We are training experienced environmental health professionals who aspire to become the future leaders of tomorrow. This intensive and interactive program focuses on management and leadership skill-building, successful leadership strategies, com...
ֲ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...
ֲý Holds the Keys to Public Health's Future
Date posted: Friday, June 5, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDOne of the foremost paradigm changes that has occurred in public policy in the past 10 years is the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the Aff...
Environmental Assessments & Training
The CDC's environmental assessments are an important part of addressing foodborne illness by helping to:identify the underlying environmental causes of foodborne illness outbreaksrecommend steps to stop outbreaks and prevent future onesEnvironme...
Environmental Assessment Interviewing Skills
As part of the Colorado Environmental Assessment Quick Train series, this module highlights laboratory and non-laboratory techniques for identifying causative agents, types of specimens, and important considerations for the collection and submis...
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...
Enacted State Food Legislation
Date posted: Thursday, September 23, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDState legislatures introduced several hundred bills related to food during the 2021 legislative sessions. Almost every state introduced legislation regarding food. From food ...
Election Process
Elections are a critical part of the democratic process and are one way in which members have a voice in the running of their organization. Members have an opportunity to vote for candidates of a contested Board of Directors' office and decide o...
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...
Preparedness Webinars
We aim to improve the capacity of environmental health to address emergency health threats and improve the national preparedness, response, and recovery framework. Review the webinars for up-to-date information on community preparedness topics a...
E-Learning
Our online education platform contains our entire library of training and webinars which are free to all active NEHA members and can be used to earn continuing education credits (CEs) towards a NEHA credential.Follow these steps to access the co...
Dr. Bailus Walker, Jr. Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Award
This award is given annually to recognize an individual or group who has made significant achievements in developing or enhancing a more culturally diverse, inclusive, and competent environment. The qualified individual or group will demonstrate...
Donations
December Together Scholarship DriveYou are part of one of the most important professions on the planet. Help us keep our profession strong by coming together with your colleagues for our December Together Scholarship Drive! Each year we receive...
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 ...
Dermacentor variabilis Surveillance Method
There are several methods for tick surveillance including both active and passive methods. These include tick drags and tick collections from animals. Active surveillance is used to determine whether a species of tick is established within a cer...
Dermacentor andersoni Surveillance Method
There are several methods for tick surveillance including both active and passive methods. These include tick drags and tick collections from animals. Active surveillance is used to further determine whether a species of tick is established with...
Declaration on National Preparedness Month, September 2020
Publication Date: September 2020We support National Preparedness Month and advocate for national, state, and local policies, regulations, research, and resources that enhance the ability of environmental health professionals to contribute to and...
Declaration on Food Safety and National Food Safety Education Month, September 2020
Publication Date: September 2020We support National Food Safety Education Month and are dedicated to reducing the burden of disease caused by foodborne illness and supporting food safety education through training, credentialing, and partnership...
Declaration on COVID-19 Vaccination, January 2021
Publication Date: January 2021One of the foremost methods to promote public health and wellness are vaccines. We encourage our members and the entire environmental health community to get vaccinated for COVID-19 at the first opportunity and to a...
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...
December 2021 Direct From CDC/ֲý Services
Direct From CDC/ֲý Services ColumnJournal of ֲý (Volume 84, Number 5)Editor's Note: The ֲý strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
December 2021
Journal of ֲý Volume 84, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover Environmental health is historically an overlooked and underrated discipline. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the value of environmental health and environmental...
December 2020 Direct From CDC/ֲý Services
Direct From CDC/ֲý Services ColumnJournal of ֲý (Volume 83, Number 5)Editor's Note: The ֲý strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
December 2020
Journal of ֲý Volume 83, Number 5 View the Issue About the Cover To contain the COVID-19 outbreak and mobilize mitigation efforts, public health surv...
December 2019 Direct From CDC/ֲý Services
Direct From CDC/ֲý Services ColumnDecember 2019 Journal of ֲý (Volume 82, Number 5) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships ...
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...
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 ...
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 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 2016
Journal of ֲý Volume 79, No. 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover Growing evidence shows that interpersonal skills—such as communication, patience, empathy, respect, and consideration—are essential for conducting regulatory inspecti...
December 2015
Journal of ֲý Volume 78, No. 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover In July 2013, an outbreak of Legionnaires’ 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 ֲý Volume 86, Number 6 View the Issue About the Cover After the hurricanes in 2017 in the U.S. Caribbean, it was essential to rebuild, strengthen, and sustain essential envir...
Cultural Food Safety iOS App
Downloadable free application providing information on food preparation, handling practices, and considerations for cultural foods organized by region, faith, and processes.Cultural Foods Safety App from the Tennessee Integrated Food Safety Cent...
Cultural Food Safety App
Downloadable free application providing information on food preparation, handling practices, and considerations for cultural foods organized by region, faith, and processes.Apple Store Google Play Cultural Foods Safety App from the Tennessee Int...
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...