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Body Art Model Code Adoption Toolkit
Developing and adopting body art regulations can be a long and challenging process that can vary widely between jurisdictions due to differing administrative procedures and rulemaking processes. This toolkit outlines a path to ...
Our Visit to the CDC Vector-Borne Laboratory
April 30, 2024 On Wednesday, April 24, our CEO Dr. David Dyjack and Government Affairs Director Doug Farquhar visited the CDC Vector-Borne Disease Laboratory in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Dr. Sue Visser, deputy director for Polic...
May 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover Globally, foodborne illness is a significant public health challenge. Food safety inspection plays a crucial role in regulating food businesses to prevent foodbor...
2023 Scholarship Recipients
We have awarded three NEHA/AAS Scholarships to college students for the 2023-2024 academic year. By offering these scholarships to eligible undergraduate and graduate students, we hope to positively contribute to the future of environmental ...
State Voices Amplified During 2024 Hill Day
April 8, 2024 We held our 7th Annual Hill Day on March 28, 2024, with a new twist. This was the first year that instead of only including our board members, we facilitated the opportunity for our members to join us. We are pleased to report that...
April 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Estimating the attenuation of nutrients in groundwater from onsite wastewater treatment systems is difficult due to the costs and uncertainty associated with deter...
President Biden Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal Released
March 18, 2024 President Biden released his fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget proposal on March 11, outlining the Administration’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, including amounts to fund environmental health programs at the Cen...
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...
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—either to enact the appropriations bill or another CR.No one in Con...
March 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s cover article examined parental knowledge, attitudes, efficacy, and protective behaviors about thirdhand smoke and the toxic mixture of chemicals left...
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. ...
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 (...
Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home
This 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 filters Recommen...
Environmental Health Preparedness 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...
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 Report Improvement Plans Recommended for emergency ...
Environmental Health Student Scholarships Doubled to Build Workforce
Denver, CO – This week, the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and the American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) announced the expansion of their student scholarship program from three scholarships to five. They also increased the amou...
September 2018: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnSeptember 2018 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 2) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships...
September 2018
Journal of Environmental Health 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 ...
October 2018: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnOctober 2018 Journal of Environmental Health (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...
October 2018
Journal of Environmental Health 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...
November 2018: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnNovember 2018 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 4) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships ...
November 2018
Journal of Environmental Health 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...
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 inves...
May 2018 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnMay 2018 Journal of Environmental Health (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...
May 2018
Journal of Environmental Health 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...
March 2018
Journal of Environmental Health 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 ...
June 2018: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJune 2018 Journal of Environmental Health (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 ...
June 2018
Journal of Environmental Health 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...
July/August 2018: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJuly/August 2018 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 1) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnershi...
July/August 2018
Journal of Environmental Health 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 ...
January/February 2018
Journal of Environmental Health 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 ...
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...
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 2018 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnDecember 2018 Journal of Environmental Health (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 Environmental Health 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...
CP-FS Credential Eligibility & Application
Eligibility RequirementsCandidates must meet all of the criteria for one of the following Tracks to be eligible to apply for the CP-FS exam.Bachelor's degree in any subjectOrAssociate's degreeValid, unexpired Certified Professional Food Manager ...
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...
April 2018 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services Branch
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services Branch ColumnApril 2018 Journal of Environmental Health (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 Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s cover article, “Organizational Characteristics of Local Health Departments and Environmental Health Services and Activities,” explores the association be...
2018 Awards, Honors, and Scholarship Recipients
Accela/NEHA 2018 AEC ScholarshipsAllen AlexanderJennifer CorriganChris EllisBryan EscamillaKatie KeifferEmmanuel McCarrellTinika McIntosh-AmouzouviRyan MercadoBonnie SimpsonAEHAP Student Research Competition WinnersHeidi KnechtJoseph KusiKellyn ...
2018 AEC
Building Bridges, Bonds, and BenefitsThe NEHA 2018 AEC and HUD Healthy Homes Conference, presented by Green & Health Homes Initiative, proved to be an exciting, groundbreaking, and very successful event. This year, NEHA co-hosted the confere...