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2017 Edition of Food Code Released

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released the 2017 edition of the Food Code. The Food Code is a model regulation that...

Feb 12, 2018 | Amy Chang

  • Model Aquatic Health Code Webinar Recording – Cyanuric Acid: It’s Not Just About...

    The Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Network is a community for MAHC users, subject matter experts, and those hoping to learn about...

    Feb 07, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Safe Water Program Improvement e-Learning Series

    Take CDC’s Safe Water Program Improvement e-Learning Series (SWPI) for safer well water through stronger public health programs. SWPI...

    Feb 06, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Prevent to Protect: National Birth Defects Prevention Month

    By Katelynd Todd, NACCHO Health & Disability Fellow January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month in the United States. A...

    Jan 29, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

    • Tools & Resources, Webinar, Water Quality

    MAHC Network Webinar Recording | Aligning Inspections with the MAHC: Introducing CDC’s New App, Aquatic Inspector

    The Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Network is a community for MAHC users, subject matter experts, and those hoping to learn about the code itself. Members will receive updates on the code, have access and provide input to newly developed resources, and join bi-monthly webinars featuring the code and users. On March 27, 2018, NACCHO […]

    Mar 28, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Emergency Response, Food Safety & Inspection, Water Quality

    National Outbreak Reporting System Dashboard

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched NORS Dashboard, an online data tool with public access to nearly 20 years of information on foodborne, waterborne, and other enteric (intestinal) disease outbreaks. Information in the NORS Dashboard comes from the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS). Users can search outbreak data, display information on interactive […]

    Mar 14, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Water Quality

    Strengthening Community Water Fluoridation to Prevent Cavities

    Cavities (tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases among American children and adolescents. In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan made history as the first U.S. city to combat cavities by fluoridating its public water supplies. Water fluoridation prevents tooth decay by providing frequent and consistent contact with low levels of fluoride. By keeping […]

    Mar 07, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Press Release, Water Quality

    US EPA Nutrient Sensor Action Challenge

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and four federal partners launched the next stage of a technology-accelerating water quality challenge calling for demonstrated use of nutrient pollution sensors. The Nutrient Sensor Action Challenge builds on the 2014 Nutrient Sensor Challenge, which helped facilitate the development of affordable, high-performing, continuous nutrient sensors and...

    Mar 06, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Air Quality, Water Quality

    Legionella Resources from the Michigan Public Health Training Center

    The Michigan Public Health Training Center (PHTC) seeks to strengthen the current and future public health workforce through continuing education and student development activities. The Michigan PHTC website includes a robust Resources page, with the following legionella resources: Recording of “Strategies for Identifying Legionella Consultants” panel presentation Compilation of...

    Feb 26, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    2017 Edition of Food Code Released

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released the 2017 edition of the Food Code. The Food Code is a model regulation that provides all levels of government and industry with practical, science-based guidance and manageable provisions for reducing the known risks of foodborne illness. The 2017 Food Code provides uniform standards for retail food safety, […]

    Feb 12, 2018 | Amy Chang

    Model Aquatic Health Code Webinar Recording – Cyanuric Acid: It’s Not Just About Crypto

    The Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Network is a community for MAHC users, subject matter experts, and those hoping to learn about the code itself. Members will receive updates on the code, have access and provide input to newly developed resources, and join bi-monthly webinars featuring the code and users. On January 30, 2018, NACCHO […]

    Feb 07, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Safe Water Program Improvement e-Learning Series

    Take CDC’s Safe Water Program Improvement e-Learning Series (SWPI) for safer well water through stronger public health programs. SWPI helps health department programs strengthen services to people that use wells, cisterns, springs, and other private drinking water systems not covered by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Oversight for these systems vary, but core elements of […]

    Feb 06, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Prevent to Protect: National Birth Defects Prevention Month

    By Katelynd Todd, NACCHO Health & Disability Fellow January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month in the United States. A birth defect can be defined as a biochemical or physical abnormality that forms within an infant before or during birth. These defects are normally found within the first year of life. While some birth defects […]

    Jan 29, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

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