A new American Journal of Public Health article reviews an in-depth assessment and analysis of the current challenges and emerging issues faced by EH professionals: the Understanding the Needs, Challenges, Opportunities, Vision, and Emerging Roles in Environmental Health (UNCOVER EH) initiative.
The article provides results of the assessment, which included more than 1,700 practitioners. Focus groups as part of the assessment developed specific problem statements detailing the EH profession and workforce’s prevailing challenges and needs according to 6 themes, including effective leadership, workforce development, equipment and technology, information systems and data, garnering support, and partnerships and collaboration.
The article also provides recommendations for ensuring a strong and robust EH profession and workforce ready to address tomorrow’s challenges.
