50 State Compilation Available on Raw Milk Statutes

The Network for Public Health Law recently released a new raw milk resource, “50 State Compilation: Raw Milk Statutes.”...

Jul 22, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

  • Report Available on Aquatic Venue Inspections

    “Looking for Trouble—Seeing Eye to Eye with Health Inspectors” is a NACCHO report on U.S. aquatic venue inspections, findings, and...

    Jul 20, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • Preparing for the Growing Threat of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

    During the summer, mosquitoes can be a nuisance when trying to enjoy the warm weather. But with climate change and lack of...

    Jul 14, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

  • New Study Summarizes Financial Impact of Environmental Health Conditions on...

    The California Environmental Health Tracking Program and Public Health Institute released a new report, “Costs of Environmental Health...

    Jul 07, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

  • Raw Milk-Associated Outbreaks: Lessons Learned from Past Events

    The number of states legalizing the sale of raw milk is on the rise—and so is the number of raw milk-related outbreaks. According to...

    Jun 29, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

  • New Study Says Climate Change May Undermine Last Half-Century of Health Improvements

    A new report by The Lancet says that climate change may undermine the last half-century of health gains. However, the study adds that...

    Jun 26, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

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    The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious...

    Jun 25, 2015 | healthkeeper

  • 50 State Compilation Available on Raw Milk Statutes

    The Network for Public Health Law recently released a new raw milk resource, “50 State Compilation: Raw Milk Statutes.” This document provides a list of links to current legislation on the sale of raw milk for each state. Raw milk has been the cause of many outbreaks across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]

    Jul 22, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

    Report Available on Aquatic Venue Inspections

    “Looking for Trouble—Seeing Eye to Eye with Health Inspectors” is a NACCHO report on U.S. aquatic venue inspections, findings, and recommendations. Produced in partnership with Axiall Corporation’s Water Treatment Products Group, the report details the comprehensive survey of aquatic health officials across the United States NACCHO conducted last year. The survey explored protocols and...

    Jul 20, 2015 | Katie Regan

    Preparing for the Growing Threat of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

    During the summer, mosquitoes can be a nuisance when trying to enjoy the warm weather. But with climate change and lack of surveillance funding, mosquitoes are developing into more than an irritating pest—instead they pose a major threat to public health in the United States. Arboviral surveillance funding has decreased by nearly two-thirds in the […]

    Jul 14, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

    New Study Summarizes Financial Impact of Environmental Health Conditions on California Children

    The California Environmental Health Tracking Program and Public Health Institute released a new report, “Costs of Environmental Health Conditions in California Children.” The paper provides data on the costs associated with four childhood health conditions related to environmental exposures: asthma, childhood cancers, lead exposures, and neurobehavioral disorders. The study found that reducing...

    Jul 07, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

    Raw Milk-Associated Outbreaks: Lessons Learned from Past Events

    The number of states legalizing the sale of raw milk is on the rise—and so is the number of raw milk-related outbreaks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of states that allow the sale of raw milk increased from 22 to 30 between 2004 and 2011 [1]. With more […]

    Jun 29, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

    New Study Says Climate Change May Undermine Last Half-Century of Health Improvements

    A new report by The Lancet says that climate change may undermine the last half-century of health gains. However, the study adds that addressing this issue is one of the best opportunities to improve health in the 21st century. The report outlines the specific threats climate change poses to human health. Direct threats include heat […]

    Jun 26, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

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    The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious Disease portfolios, which include a range of projects that influence policy with federal decision makers and develop practical solutions that help local health departments build safe, sustainable communities. NACCHO supports local health departments in fostering a safe...

    Jun 25, 2015 | healthkeeper

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