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Vector Control Tools and Resources for Environmental Health Professionals
Environmental health professionals are on the frontline of helping individuals, institutions, and communities reduce threats from...
Jun 29, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
CDC Releases HIV Surveillance Supplemental Report on Adolescents and Young Adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released a new HIV surveillance supplemental report, Diagnoses of HIV...
Jun 20, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
A Call to Action: Prepare for Climate Change
By Paul Biedrzycki, MPH, MBA, CIH, Director of Disease Control and Environmental Health, City of Milwaukee Health Department...
Jun 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Now Available: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Supplemental Client-Level Data Report,...
The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) is pleased to announce the release of a Ryan White...
Jun 13, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
SASI Report: WE HAVE THE TOOLS TO END HIV
The Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative (SASI) just released WE HAVE THE TOOLS TO END HIV, a report summarizing the research related...
Jun 13, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
CDC Releases 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) recently released the 2015...
Jun 13, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
New Report: Health Impact Assessments at Local Health Departments
NACCHO released a new report titled, Building Capacity for Local Health Departments to Conduct Health Impact Assessment. Given the...
Jun 07, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
President Obama and Federal Leaders Reflect on 35 Years Of AIDS
Sunday, June 5, marked the 35th anniversary of the first reported cases of what would become known as AIDS in the United States....
Jun 03, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
New FDA Report: Reportable Food Registry
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released their fifth annual “Report for the Reportable Food Registry...
May 31, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Vector Control Tools and Resources for Environmental Health ProfessionalsEnvironmental health professionals are on the frontline of helping individuals, institutions, and communities reduce threats from mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors. In this column, CDC’s Kelli Foster discusses training and other resources designed to advance environmental health professionals’ awareness of public health threats posed by vectors and pests. The article was published in the... Jun 29, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
CDC Releases HIV Surveillance Supplemental Report on Adolescents and Young AdultsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released a new HIV surveillance supplemental report, Diagnoses of HIV Infection among Adolescents and Young Adults in the United States and Dependent Areas, 2010-2014. Published on the heels of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey results, the report complements the 2014 HIV Surveillance Report and presents additional data […] Jun 20, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
A Call to Action: Prepare for Climate ChangeBy Paul Biedrzycki, MPH, MBA, CIH, Director of Disease Control and Environmental Health, City of Milwaukee Health Department Regardless of the current political debates on the existence of climate change, there is mounting and compelling scientific evidence that not only indicates climate change is occurring, but also predicts significant health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.... Jun 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Now Available: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Supplemental Client-Level Data Report, 2014The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) is pleased to announce the release of a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Supplemental Client-Level Data Report, 2014, now available on the HAB website. This supplemental report serves as an addendum to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Annual Client-Level Data Report 2014, released in December 2015, and […] Jun 13, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
SASI Report: WE HAVE THE TOOLS TO END HIVThe Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative (SASI) just released WE HAVE THE TOOLS TO END HIV, a report summarizing the research related to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) utilization and barriers. The report makes recommendations for federal, state and pharmaceutical company policy makers to increase PrEP utilization. The benefits of PrEP to prevent HIV transmission are well established, but it... Jun 13, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
CDC Releases 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey ResultsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) recently released the 2015 national, state, and large urban school district Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results, which summarize input from more than 15,000 students in grades 9-12 in schools across the nation. The YRBS monitors six categories of priority health-risk behaviors among […] Jun 13, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
New Report: Health Impact Assessments at Local Health DepartmentsNACCHO released a new report titled, Building Capacity for Local Health Departments to Conduct Health Impact Assessment. Given the impactful role that upstream determinants play in shaping health outcomes, the need for local health departments (LHDs) to incorporate health considerations into policy, planning, and program decisions is paramount. The health impact assessment (HIA) provides a... Jun 07, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
President Obama and Federal Leaders Reflect on 35 Years Of AIDSSunday, June 5, marked the 35th anniversary of the first reported cases of what would become known as AIDS in the United States. President Obama offered a statement to reflect on this milestone and point out some major accomplishments of his Administration in contributing to HIV/AIDS response. Additionally, AIDS.gov sat down with other federal leaders in HIV/AIDS response to hear […] Jun 03, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
New FDA Report: Reportable Food RegistryThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released their fifth annual “Report for the Reportable Food Registry (RFR).” This tool identifies early warning signs for potential health risks associated with reportable foods, supporting the FDA, its state and local partners, and the food industry to make immediate steps in removing contaminated foods from the market. It also provides... May 31, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
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