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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

Hazards & Health Effects, Water Quality

Increase in Cryptosporidiosis Outbreaks from 2009–2017

Cryptosporidium is the leading cause of outbreaks of diarrhea linked to water and the third leading cause of diarrhea associated with animal contact in the United States. According to a new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report article, from 2009–2017, 444 cryptosporidiosis outbreaks, resulting in 7,465 cases, were reported by 40 states and Puerto Rico. The number […]

Jul 03, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

Hazards & Health Effects, Water Quality

Detect Crypto Outbreaks with CryptoNet

Cryptosporidiosis, or “Crypto,” is a diarrheal disease most frequently caused by contaminated water in pools or water playgrounds, contact with infected cattle, and contact with sick people in childcare settings. The annual number of reported Crypto outbreaks in the United States increased an average of 13% each year during 2009–2017. Health departments can use CDC’s […]

Jul 01, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

Water Quality

2019 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant

The Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant is a $5,000 grant that honors a public health official or department who has made outstanding contributions to advance the public’s health and safe use of recreational water in pools, spas and waterparks through educational, safety, operational, and technical programs. The grant is given in the memory of Dr. Robert […]

Mar 25, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

Tools & Resources, Webinar, Air Quality, Water Quality

MAHC Network Webinar Recording: Indoor Air Quality and Swimming Facilities

The January 2019 MAHC webinar on indoor air quality and swimming facilities was held on Jan. 22, 2019. The webinar focused on a study will be launched in January 2019 to collect data illustrating relationships between the operational features of indoor swimming pool facilities and indoor air quality. The study will involve parallel measurements of […]

Jan 25, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

Tools & Resources, Water Quality

CDC Releases 2018 Model Aquatic Health Code

Government agencies and the aquatics sector can use the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) to reduce risk for outbreaks, drowning, and pool-chemical injuries at public pools and hot tubs/spas at apartment complexes, hotels, and waterparks. This third edition of the MAHC has been updated in the areas of disinfection and water quality, lifeguarding and bather […]

Jul 23, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

Tools & Resources, Vector Control

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: Protect Yourself and Your Community

By Elisabeth Martinez, Intern, and Chelsea Gridley-Smith, Senior Program Analyst, NACCHO With the arrival of summer and Fourth of July festivities just around the corner, many people are spending more time outside. The rising temperatures invite a host of disease vectors, including mosquitoes, so proper protection is key. You can play an important role in preventing […]

Jun 27, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

All of Us, Climate Change, Water Quality

Healthy and Safe Swimming Week Messages for Summer Safety

The summer months present a unique set of environmental health challenges for practitioners to consider. Climbing temperatures awaken a host of public health vectors (animals and insects that can transmit diseases to humans). Public pools reopen, with children flocking to splash around in—and, most likely, swallow—water that local health departments must ensure is adequately chlorinated. […]

May 24, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

2018 Fact Sheets: Access to HIV-Related Health Care in the Deep South

Last year, the Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative (SASI) and the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) produced several fact sheets related to access to health care in the Deep South. The fact sheets highlight the impact of the Affordable Care Act in each Deep South State, as well as the high risk pools and lessons learned in each Deep South […]

Mar 23, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

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

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