New Fact Sheet: Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Network

The purpose of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Network is to raise awareness about and increase the use of the MAHC, an extensive...

Jun 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Happy Healthy and Safe Swimming Week!

    The twelfth annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week is happening this week, May 23–29. Every year in the week leading up to Memorial...

    May 26, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Fast Food Consumption Linked to New Health Concerns

    We already know that fast food contributes to obesity rates, but a new study by the George Washington University has identified even...

    Apr 25, 2016 | Katie Regan

  • Environmental Factors Cause One in Four Deaths Worldwide

    A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) concludes that environmental factors like air, water, and soil pollution cause one...

    Mar 25, 2016 | Katie Regan

  • Learn More about the Model Aquatic Health Code Network on World Water Day

    Today marks World Water Day, an international observance sponsored by the United Nations that inspires people to learn more about...

    Mar 22, 2016 | Kelsey Edge

  • Using Data to Improve Outcomes along the HIV Care Continuum: Lessons Learned from...

    By Ejay Jack, Community Health Program Supervisor, Hennepin County (MN) Public Health In December 2015, the National HIV Prevention...

    Jan 29, 2016 | Guest Author

  • NACCHO Launches Fracking Project with Associated Webpage and Resources

    By Nick Oschman, former NACCHO Environmental Health Intern NACCHO has launched a new webpage to support its project on hydraulic...

    Nov 23, 2015 | Guest Author

  • Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food...

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for...

    Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author

  • CDC Launches Redesigned Foodborne Outbreak Tool

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) redesigned an online tool that makes it easier to search data on foodborne...

    Oct 30, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • New Fact Sheet: Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Network

    The purpose of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Network is to raise awareness about and increase the use of the MAHC, an extensive resource developed by the CDC, state and local public health partners, and aquatics professionals. The MAHC provides science- and best practices-based guidance on decreasing the risk of recreational water illness, drowning, and […]

    Jun 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Happy Healthy and Safe Swimming Week!

    The twelfth annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week is happening this week, May 23–29. Every year in the week leading up to Memorial Day–—the swim season kickoff–—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promotes tips, resources, and guidelines for swimmers, parents of young swimmers, and aquatic professionals to put health and safety first when […]

    May 26, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Fast Food Consumption Linked to New Health Concerns

    We already know that fast food contributes to obesity rates, but a new study by the George Washington University has identified even more reasons why it’s harmful to our health. The study links fast-food consumption to the presence of phthalates, potentially harmful chemicals commonly used in soap and makeup that have been linked to a […]

    Apr 25, 2016 | Katie Regan

    Environmental Factors Cause One in Four Deaths Worldwide

    A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) concludes that environmental factors like air, water, and soil pollution cause one in four deaths worldwide. The report says that 12.6 million people died in 2012 as a result of pollution, chemical exposure, climate change, ultraviolet light, and other issues. Such environmental factors led people to […]

    Mar 25, 2016 | Katie Regan

    Learn More about the Model Aquatic Health Code Network on World Water Day

    Today marks World Water Day, an international observance sponsored by the United Nations that inspires people to learn more about water-related issues and to take action to make a difference. This year many will focus on the power that water and jobs have to transform people’s lives. Almost half of the world’s workers (1.5 billion people) work […]

    Mar 22, 2016 | Kelsey Edge

    Using Data to Improve Outcomes along the HIV Care Continuum: Lessons Learned from the 2015 National HIV Prevention Conference

    By Ejay Jack, Community Health Program Supervisor, Hennepin County (MN) Public Health In December 2015, the National HIV Prevention Conference was held in Atlanta and I had the pleasure to attend through NACCHO’s support. This opportunity allowed me to network with colleagues and experts from across the county in an effort to share research and […]

    Jan 29, 2016 | Guest Author

    NACCHO Launches Fracking Project with Associated Webpage and Resources

    By Nick Oschman, former NACCHO Environmental Health Intern NACCHO has launched a new webpage to support its project on hydraulic fracturing—colloquially called fracking—and provide local health departments with the tools, resources, and education they need to protect the health of their communities. Resources will focus on the role local health departments play in fracking education, legislation,...

    Nov 23, 2015 | Guest Author

    Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for dinner last night? Do you keep food safety in mind when cooking your family’s meals? Foodborne illness is a serious public health issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates foodborne bacteria sicken […]

    Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author

    CDC Launches Redesigned Foodborne Outbreak Tool

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) redesigned an online tool that makes it easier to search data on foodborne disease outbreaks. CDC estimates that 1 in 6 Americans suffer foodborne illness every year. The Foodborne Outbreak Online Database Tool (FOOD Tool) includes interactive features such as maps, graphs, and tables. Users can search […]

    Oct 30, 2015 | Katie Regan

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