The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious Disease portfolios.
During emergencies, water utilities, healthcare facilities, nursing homes, public health agencies, primacy agencies and local...
Mar 18, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro
Established in 1999, National Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW) provides an opportunity for people to learn about the importance of...
Feb 22, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro
The NRDC has released four state-level issue briefs on the health impacts of climate change, from heat-related illnesses to air...
CDC’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announced the communities identified for the upcoming exposure...
ASTHO conducted a survey of state and territorial directors of public health preparedness and environmental health to learn more about...
Feb 15, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro
In May 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a two-day National Leadership Summit on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl...
NACCHO’s Forces of Change survey examines the impact of the changing public health landscape on local health department (LHD) budgets,...
Feb 12, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro
By Hollis Russinof, Manager, Campaign for Dental Health, American Academy of Pediatrics February is National Children’s Dental Health...
Feb 07, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro
The U.S. Geological Survey released a special issue of their environmental health newsletter in December 2018 focused on algal toxins....
Jan 28, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro
During emergencies, water utilities, healthcare facilities, nursing homes, public health agencies, primacy agencies and local emergency managers should work together to minimize detrimental impacts to public health caused by disruptions in drinking water and wastewater services. Early planning and communications are vital. Facilities such as hospitals need safe drinking water to care for...
Established in 1999, National Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW) provides an opportunity for people to learn about the importance of groundwater and how the resource impacts lives. GWAW 2019 takes place on March 10-16. This year’s theme, Think, was designed to urge each of us to consider various ways we can protect our most valuable natural […]
The NRDC has released four state-level issue briefs on the health impacts of climate change, from heat-related illnesses to air quality issues, food and water contamination, traumatic injuries, threats to mental health, and infectious diseases. The briefs focus on California, Colorado, Michigan, and Virginia. Read more.
CDC’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announced the communities identified for the upcoming exposure assessments that will examine human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As part of the National Defense Authorization Act, CDC/ATSDR was asked to conduct exposure assessments in communities near current or former military installations. These...
ASTHO conducted a survey of state and territorial directors of public health preparedness and environmental health to learn more about the protocols, tools, resources, infrastructure, and gaps related to drinking water emergency preparedness and response infrastructure. The data provided in this report is one effort to identify strengths and understand the complexities of water preparedness, but...
In May 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a two-day National Leadership Summit on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Washington, D.C. that brought together more than 200 federal, state, and local leaders from across the country to discuss steps to address PFAS. Following the Summit, the agency hosted a series of visits […]
NACCHO’s Forces of Change survey examines the impact of the changing public health landscape on local health department (LHD) budgets, programs, and workforce. Forces of Change enables NACCHO to respond rapidly to emerging issues; by learning more about the trends affecting local health departments, we can develop and improve upon programs that support the work […]
By Hollis Russinof, Manager, Campaign for Dental Health, American Academy of Pediatrics February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), a month-long national health observance to promote the oral health of children and families. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) joins the month’s sponsor, the American Dental Association, in providing resources for local health departments and...
The U.S. Geological Survey released a special issue of their environmental health newsletter in December 2018 focused on algal toxins. Algal toxins are found in a variety of water bodies across the United States, and exposure to them can have serious health effects. Learn more.
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