CDC Releases 2016 Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC)

The CDC’s second edition of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) is now available and includes important updates to the first...

Jul 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • NACCHO Staff to Present at National Environmental Health Association Annual...

    NACCHO staff will present on a variety of topics at the upcoming National Environmental Health Association’s (NEHA’s) Annual...

    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

  • Spring Weather Preparedness: Storms, Floods—and Yes, Tornadoes

    Until 1950, United States weathermen were forbidden from using the T-word: tornadoes. Yet, in the early 20th century, tornadoes were...

    Mar 28, 2016 | Andrea Grenadier

  • Attend Environmental Health Sessions at the 2016 Preparedness Summit

    The Preparedness Summit, held this year in Dallas April 19-22, is the first and longest running national conference on public health...

    Mar 21, 2016 | Amy Chang

  • 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

  • Tips to Practice Food Safety this Halloween

    Vampires, zombies, and superheros may not have much in common on the surface, but chances are they’ll all be snacking on...

    Oct 30, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • Free Groundwater Resources for Environmental Health Professionals

    Many parts of the United States depend on groundwater as a primary source of water. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

    Oct 27, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • FDA Releases New Food-Related Emergency Exercises

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added two new food-related emergency exercises to its Food Related Emergency Exercise...

    Oct 13, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • CDC Releases 2016 Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC)

    The CDC’s second edition of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) is now available and includes important updates to the first edition, originally released in 2014. The MAHC offers science-based guidance that health departments, other government agencies, and the aquatic sector can use to reduce risk for outbreaks, drowning, and chemical injuries at public pools and […]

    Jul 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    NACCHO Staff to Present at National Environmental Health Association Annual Conference

    NACCHO staff will present on a variety of topics at the upcoming National Environmental Health Association’s (NEHA’s) Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition happening on June 13-16, 2016 in San Antonio. The conference, at which NACCHO is a partner, provides environmental health training, education, and networking opportunities for attendees. NACCHO staff will contribute their expertise to...

    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

    Spring Weather Preparedness: Storms, Floods—and Yes, Tornadoes

    Until 1950, United States weathermen were forbidden from using the T-word: tornadoes. Yet, in the early 20th century, tornadoes were everywhere: ripping through southern and Midwest states, shouting in sky-high fonts from the front page of newspapers, and starring in harrowing newsreels. According to a recent piece in Atlas Obscura, there was one place, however, […]

    Mar 28, 2016 | Andrea Grenadier

    Attend Environmental Health Sessions at the 2016 Preparedness Summit

    The Preparedness Summit, held this year in Dallas April 19-22, is the first and longest running national conference on public health preparedness. This year, the Summit focuses on resiliency and recovery. There are several exciting sessions related to environmental health. Read more about the sessions below: Danger at the Dinner Table: Understanding and Addressing Existing […]

    Mar 21, 2016 | Amy Chang

    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

    Tips to Practice Food Safety this Halloween

    Vampires, zombies, and superheros may not have much in common on the surface, but chances are they’ll all be snacking on something sweet and sugary come Halloween. To help ensure they snack safely this October 31, Foodsafety.gov has published a number of tips and strategies for minding food safety while enjoying the holiday. Local health departments can use this resource to […]

    Oct 30, 2015 | Katie Regan

    Free Groundwater Resources for Environmental Health Professionals

    Many parts of the United States depend on groundwater as a primary source of water. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage includes resources for environmental health practitioners on groundwater protection. Examples of resources include a drinking water advisory toolkit; an emergency water supply planning guide for hospitals and healthcare facilities; and the EnvPHPS […]

    Oct 27, 2015 | Katie Regan

    FDA Releases New Food-Related Emergency Exercises

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added two new food-related emergency exercises to its Food Related Emergency Exercise Bundle (FREE-B). The new exercises, “Wat’er You Thinking” and “Foul Fodder,” involve the possible contamination of a local water supply and the apparent tampering of animal feed. FREE-B is a compilation of scenarios based on both...

    Oct 13, 2015 | Katie Regan

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