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Vectors & Pests
We work to improve capacity to identify and understand emerging vectors found in the United States.WebinarsOur vector & pests webinars provide up-to-date information on vector control topics and resources used to protect the public of the tr...
Vectors & Pests Webinars
Integrated Mosquito Management May 7, 3 pm ET Mosquitoes are effective disease vectors, transmitting diseases to humans, pets, and livestock. While the most prominent mosquito-borne diseases vary by region, diseases that were once confined to ce...
Vector Tools
Bottle Roach TrapThe ideal tool for the sanitarian, the glass bottle roach trap has multiple uses. For work, it is an excellent roach trap to estimate population size and age. For leisure, it can be used as a minnow trap for the sport fishing sa...
Vector Control Toolkit
The Vector Control Tools & Resources (VeCToR) Toolkit provides tools and resources for program improvement activities that are in line with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's 10 Essential Environmental Public Health...
Vector Control and Preparedness
Date posted: Thursday, October 7, 2021Blog poster: NEHA's Vector Program CommitteeNational Preparedness Month (NPM) is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for weather-related disasters and emergencies. Fo...
Vector and Pest Resources
CDC ResourcesNational Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases - Division of Vector-Borne DiseasesNational Center for Environmental Health - Vector Control for Environmental Health ProfessionalsEPA ResourcesIntroduction to Integrated...
Vector Control Program Committee
MissionTo be a resource for environmental health professionals and NEHA leadership dedicated to developing resources, programs and fostering improved vector control programs to protect public health.DescriptionThe Vector Control Program Committe...
Vector Control Assessment Blog
Date posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 16:00Blog poster: NEHA's Vector Program CommitteeVector control programs vary considerably across the United States. Mosquito surveillance and control tend to be funded more often that tick surveillance ...
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...
March 2019 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnMarch 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 7) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in ...
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...
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...
Disaster Management Trainings
A cross-disciplinary and coordinated approach to planning and response is essential to protect and assist in preparing for disasters and emergencies and building resilience. Our Environmental Public Health Disaster Management Trainings support d...
July/August 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover Pesticide residue in honey is becoming a growing concern because of the potential human health effects and negative impacts on beehives. Urban beehives can be subj...
Program Committees
Program committees provide guidance, input and expertise to leadership and program staff, fellow environmental health professionals and partner organizations on environmental health policies and programs. They help us: B...
April 2020 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnApril 2020 Journal of Environmental Health (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 2019
Journal of Environmental Health 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...
NCAEHA Spring 2024 Educational Conference
Hosted by National Capital Area Environmental Health AssociationWashington, DC | May 13, 2024 NCAEHA's Spring Educational Conference will be held at the new DC Health Building at 2201 Shannon Place SE, Washington DC 20020. Hear from a variety of...
Rural and Frontier Committee
The mission of our Rural and Frontier Committee is to be a resource for environmental health professionals and NEHA leadership dedicated to developing resources and programs to support and increase the workforce capacity and improve conditions i...
Virtual Museum
A Blast From the Environmental Health PastPeruse the Digital Museum to learn more about the fascinating (and sometimes strange) artifacts, instrumentation and tools, publications, and miscellaneous items from NEHA's and environmental health's pa...
December 2016
Journal of Environmental Health 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...
Policy Statements
One of our responsibilities is to speak up on issues of concern to our members and the profession through the adoption of policy statements. These statements have been vetted by our team and adopted by the Board of Directors as official statemen...
Project Coordinator
Company: National Environmental Health Association Location: Remote with travel Date Posted: November 9, 2023 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $45,000-60,000 ...
Board and Leadership Advocate for Environmental Health in Washington
This week, our Board President, Dr. Gary Brown, Region 7 Vice President Tim Hatch and our Director of Government Affairs Doug Farquhar visited the U.S. Senate during our Board of Director's meeting in Washington D.C. on Thursday October 13 to ad...
UNCOVER EH
The work of environmental public health professionals is critical to protect public health and the environment, yet these efforts often go unnoticed until problems occur (e.g., foodborne outbreaks, vector borne diseases, contaminated water supp...
Rapid Response Teams Coordinator
Company: Tennessee Department of HealthLocation: Nashville, TNDate Posted: April 3, 2024 Application Deadline: April 8, 2024 Employment Type: Full Time Salary: The monthly salary range for this position is $5,508 - $8,783 This position i...
5 Checks for Safe Food Delivery
This document, "5 Checks for Safe Food Delivery", has been designed to provide best practice recommendations for safe food delivery to delivery persons working with third-party delivery services. This document is intended to provide very brief ...
Hurricane and Flooding Response Resources
Hurricane ResourcesResources & LinksCDC Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) Conference Calls & WebinarsHurricane Safety Tips & ResourcesNational Hurricane Center WebsiteInformative Blog Posts & ArticlesDisaster Recov...
Archived Sign-Ons
In the past, we have joined organizations in communicating the following positions: 2022 November 2022: CDC Coalition FY2023 funding | PDF November 2022: PREVENT ACT | PDF November 2022: NIOSH FY...
AEC Call for Abstracts
The call for abstracts for the 2024 AEC was open August 28 - October 23, 2023.Abstract Review CriteriaThe 2024 AEC Review Committee will review all submissions based on quality, relevance, impact, and originality. Prospective presenters are welc...
Post-Hurricane Health & Safety Work Partnership
Improving Public Health, Child Care, and Safety in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin IslandsThe National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) has been selected to work on a series of post-hurricane projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), Pu...
Environmental Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Framework
In 2022, we developed the Environmental Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery capability framework to better outline and define the roles and responsibilities of environmental public health (EPH) during disasters. We create...
Board Adopts New Policies at AEC
At the 2023 AEC in New Orleans, the Board of Directors adopted six policies related to environmental health. These policies are related to food safety, data modernization, recreational waters, and climate change. These policies will remain in pl...
July/August 2022: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJournal of Environmental Health (Volume 85, Number 1)Editor's Note: The National Environmental Health Association strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
March 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover Incidence of tickborne diseases is increasing in the U.S. and is a concern to the public. As environments are becoming more suitable for sustaining tick population...
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 ...
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...
June 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover The Journal is very pleased to feature on this month’s cover the published results from a groundbreaking initiative—Understanding the Needs, Challenges, Opportuni...
July/August 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue’s cover feature, “Impacts of Industrial Wind Turbine Noise on Sleep Quality: Results From a Field Study of Rural Residents in Ontario, Canada,” the auth...
April 2017
Journal of Environmental Health 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...
AEC Preconference Offerings
Registration is required for all preconference sessions, regardless of cost. Preconference registration can be added to attendees registration while registering for the main conference. All preconference offerings will take place in-person at th...
Government Affairs Blog
Blogs are written by Government Affairs Director Doug Farquhar.2024April: Our Visit to the CDC Vector-Borne LaboratoryApril: State Voices Amplified During 2024 Hill DayMarch: President Biden Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal ReleasedMarch: Congre...
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian Credential
The REHS/RS is our most predominant credential. Professionals who hold this credential demonstrate competency in an impressive range of environmental health topics including vector control, water quality, hazardous materials, air quality, built ...
June 2017
Journal of Environmental Health 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...
Continuing Education for Credentials
Credential RequirementsDuring the two-year credential period, the following continuing education contact hours must be earned to maintain the credential. We measure continuing education in contact hours. One "contact hour" is one clock hour of l...
NEHA Past President Vince Radke, MPH, RS, CP-FS, DLAAS, CPH
Presidential Term: 2018–2019 Vince Radke has been a member of NEHA since 1980 and a registered sanitarian since 1982. He served as president of the National Capital Area Environmental Health Association from ...
2022 AEC
June 28–July 1, 2022Safeguarding a Road Less TraveledThe National Environmental Health Association’s (NEHA) 85th Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition highlighted our commitment to quality, timely, and innovative education with a...
June 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, No. 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover When deciding where to dine out, do you consult an online restaurant review site such as Yelp, Urbanspoon, TripAdvisor, or one of the many others? These reviews prov...