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Body Art Committee
Our Body Art Committee is comprised of public and private sector experts working in partnership to provide outcomes in the following priority areas:Development and update of our Body Art Model Code (BAMC) and accompanying Annex, which reflects b...
Body Art
Body Art, as defined in NEHA鈥檚 Body Art Model Code, means body piercing, tattooing, branding, scarification, or cosmetic tattooing. Environmental health professionals inspect and regulate body art establishments. We partn...
Blattella germanica Surveillance Method
The best way to prevent a German cockroach infestation is to practice basic sanitation (i.e. clean up spilled foods, store food in airtight sealed containers, repairing potential entry points). However if an infestation is suspected, it is impor...
Biden-Harris Administration to Invest $7 Billion From American Rescue Plan to Hire and Train Public Health Workers in Response to COVID-19
Date posted: Friday, June 4, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDLast month the White House announced that it will be redistributing $7.4 billion from the American Rescue Plan to hire and train public health workers in response to COVID-19, includ...
Biden Announces Nominees for Key Positions on Health and Science
Date posted: Thursday, January 21, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDThe incoming Biden Administration has announced cabinet nominees, many White House positions, and several nominees for key posts within the administration.Regarding science, th...
BIA Webinar - Power of Partnerships: Strengthening Agency and Industry Relationships
On November 7, 2019 NEHA's Business Industry Affiliate held a webinar entitled Power of Partnerships: Strengthening Agency and Industry Relationships featuring three environmental health experts who shared their experience in building relationsh...
Bad Bug Book (2nd Edition)
Handbook of foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins. In depth handbook provides detailed information each foodborne agent including disease frequency, sources, at risk populations, transmission, trends, etc.Go to ToolApproximate L...
Awards
In a world where environmental health professionals are unsung heroes, our association's awards are an opportunity to spotlight and honor accomplishments. Each year we recognize individuals and groups for outstanding contributions to the advanc...
Available Informatics Resources
Part two of a three part series discussing the development and application of tools, trainings, and resources available in informatics. This article describes NEHA's current role in informatics and various resources utilizing environmental healt...
Archived Sign-Ons
In the past, we have joined organizations in communicating the following positions:2022November 2022: CDC Coalition FY2023 funding | PDFNovember 2022: PREVENT ACT | PDFNovember 2022: NIOSH FY2023 funding | PDFOctober 2022: ALA Health Group Leade...
ArcGIS Living Atlas
Access to GIS data layers, interactive maps, and dashboards.ArcGIS Living AtlasResource Type: Open DataAuthor: Esri...
April 2022: Direct From CDC/乐播传媒 Services
Direct From CDC/乐播传媒 Services ColumnJournal of 乐播传媒 (Volume 84, Number 8)Editor's Note: The 乐播传媒 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
April 2022
Journal of 乐播传媒 Volume 84, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Governmental food safety professionals (FSPs) play a critical role in verifying that the food industry is fulfilling its responsibilities. Without the ability to a...
April 2021 Direct From CDC/乐播传媒 Services
Direct From CDC/乐播传媒 Services ColumnJournal of 乐播传媒 (Volume 83, Number 8)Editor's Note: The 乐播传媒 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
April 2021
Journal of 乐播传媒 Volume 83, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the CoverEnvironmental health officers are exposed to various physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial hazards as frontline public health professionals. These exposu...
April 2020 Direct From CDC/乐播传媒 Services
Direct From CDC/乐播传媒 Services ColumnApril 2020 Journal of 乐播传媒 (Volume 82, Number 8) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in ...
April 2020
Journal of 乐播传媒 Volume 82, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a man-made chemical with a variety of uses, including coatings for nonstick cookware and food packaging, waterproof fabrics, and f...
April 2019 JEH: Direct From CDC/乐播传媒 Services
Direct From CDC/乐播传媒 Services ColumnApril 2019 Journal of 乐播传媒 (Volume 81, Number 8) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in ...
April 2019
Journal of 乐播传媒 Volume 81, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Proper hand washing practices in food service establishments are important for the adequate reduction of microorganisms on hands and to reduce the risk of foodborn...
April 2018 Direct From CDC/乐播传媒 Services Branch
Direct From CDC/乐播传媒 Services Branch ColumnApril 2018 Journal of 乐播传媒 (Volume 80, Number 8) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnersh...
April 2018
Journal of 乐播传媒 Volume 80, No. 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淥rganizational Characteristics of Local Health Departments and 乐播传媒 Services and Activities,鈥� explores the association be...
April 2017
Journal of 乐播传媒 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 2016
Journal of 乐播传媒 Volume 78, No. 8 View the Issue About the Cover The Coconino County Public Health Services District was faced with a mystery in 2014 whe...
APPLETREE Program Resources
Through the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)'s cooperative agreement program titled ATSDR's Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure (APPLETREE) Program, some state health departments received...
Annual Summaries of Foodborne Outbreaks
These summaries help public health practitioners better understand the germs, foods, settings, and contributing factors (for example, food not kept at the right temperature) involved in these outbreaks. They also can help identify emerging foodb...
Annual Reports
See our yearly highlights and accomplishments in our annual reports. 2023 Report Previous reports are viewable as webpages or PDFs 2022 | PDF 2021 | Website 2020 | PDF 2019 ...
Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition
We are looking forward to seeing you July 14 - 17, 2025 at our 2025 AEC in Phoenix, Arizona, and virtually, where we invite you to discover "Your Oasis in the Desert." In a time when challenges in the field of environmental h...
American Indian and Alaska Native 乐播传媒 Recognition Awards Recipients
In partnership with the CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), we are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 American Indian/Alaska Native 乐播传媒 Recognition Awards. This award recognizes tribal ...
American Indian and Alaska Native 乐播传媒 Recognition Awards
These awards are an opportunity for leaders in Tribal 乐播传媒 to showcase the important work they do to protect the health of their communities.2022 Winners & ResourcesAward DetailsThe past few years have seen unprecedented envi...
Amblyomma maculatum 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 cert...
Amblyomma americanum Surveillance
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...
All In: Data for Community Health
Network of communities actively testing ways to improve health outcomes through partnerships to share healthcare and public health data.All In: Data for Community HealthResource Type: ProgramsSource Description: Data for Community Health is a le...
Air Quality Webinars
Protecting Public Health from Wildland Fire Smoke Under Increasing Prescribed FireEPA鈥檚 Office of Research and Development conducted research on the intersection of wildfire and prescribed fire smoke, focusing on their impacts on human health. E...
Air Quality Resources
Air Quality ResourcesCDC has resources for the general public and EH professionals on air pollutants, public health issues, research, and data.Air Quality | WebpageTraining on Particle PollutionThe EPA's course on particle pollution provides hea...
Air Quality
Air pollution is associated with a wide variety of health conditions, from temporary eye, nose and throat irritation to asthma, heart disease, and and reproductive issues. We work to identify research, support funding, and promote policy that su...
Affiliates
Our affiliates represent a grassroots network of state-level and sector-specific environmental health organizations. We are connected through a shared mission of empowering and educating environmental health professionals. Affiliate associations...
Aedes triseriatus 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 Aedes tr...
Aedes albopictus Surveillance Method
Surveillance methods are used to understand local mosquito populations, by estimating abundance, and pathogen incidence. Active surveillance needs to be utilized to identify and control Ae. albopictus mosquitoes.Active surveillance uses multiple...
Aedes aegypti Surveillance Method
Surveillance methods are used to understand local mosquito populations. Surveillance techniques should be targeted at the mosquito species that can transmit disease to people. Active surveillance needs to be utilized to identify and control Ae a...
AEC Schedule
The 2025 AEC will provide the opportunity for attendees to earn continuing education credits in a variety of educational topic areas. Detailed Agendas Networking Events Our networking even...
AEC Accommodations & Travel
We understand that getting permission to travel to conferences and training events can be difficult. The message in the employee justification letter has been created to help you describe the benefits of attending the 2025 AEC to your supervisor...
AEC Exhibition & Sponsorships
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors Gold Sponsor Our AEC & Exhibition is specifically designed to support the environmental health professionals and leaders w...
AEC Call for Abstracts
The call for abstracts for the 2025 AEC is open August 26 - September 27, 2024.Submit an AbstractAbstract Review CriteriaThe 2025 AEC Review Committee will review all submissions based on quality, relevance, impact, and originality. Prospective ...
Advertising in the Journal
The Journal, which we publish, provides peer-reviewed scientific articles as well as commentaries, reports, and review articles. The Journal also keeps readers up-to-date on current issues, new research, useful products and services, and employ...
Advertise With Us
We can help get your business in front of environmental health decision makers and professionals with buying power. Reach thousands of professionals who seek industry products, services, information, and expertise to help advance their organizat...
Accomplishments So Far
Date posted: Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 13:30Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDEmail of Blog Poster: dfarquhar@neha.orgAs we approach the halfway mark of this year, I thought I would reflect on the activities that our Government Affairs department has...
About the Program
The 乐播传媒 (NEHA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work in partnership to administer the NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program. The program provides funding to State, Local, Tri...
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We are the leading organization supporting environmental health professionals in the US and the world. We represent more than 7,000 governmental, private, academic, and uniformed services sector environmental health professionals in th...