Prevent to Protect: January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

By Sara Lyons, NACCHO Program Analyst, Health and Disability Every four and half minutes a baby is born with a birth defect in the...

Jan 20, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • This Holiday Season, Put Food Safety on the Table

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service Millions of Americans...

    Dec 22, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Mitigating the Risks of Animal Importation: Who’s Responsible?

    Hundreds of thousands of animals are imported into the United States every day, increasing the chance for infectious diseases...

    Oct 13, 2016 | Erin Laird

  • Protect Yourself While Pregnant: Food Safety Resources for Local Health Departments

    By Brittany C. Woodland, Congressional and Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of...

    Dec 10, 2015 | Guest Author

  • The Impact of Avian Influenza on Thanksgiving Turkey Prices

    As you shop for your traditional Thanksgiving turkey, you may notice it is costing you more, even without additional family or out of...

    Nov 24, 2015 | Christina Baum

  • Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food...

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for...

    Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author

  • Prevent to Protect: January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

    By Sara Lyons, NACCHO Program Analyst, Health and Disability Every four and half minutes a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. In an effort to address this serious public health issue, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) celebrates National Birth Defects Prevention Month every January. This year’s theme […]

    Jan 20, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    This Holiday Season, Put Food Safety on the Table

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service Millions of Americans will feast with family and friends in the next few weeks to celebrate winter holidays and the start of a new year. Those cooking for this year’s family gathering should be aware that foodborne illness is a […]

    Dec 22, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Mitigating the Risks of Animal Importation: Who’s Responsible?

    Hundreds of thousands of animals are imported into the United States every day, increasing the chance for infectious diseases transmittable to humans to be introduced with them. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 60% of infectious diseases in humans are spread from animals. The elevated risk of infectious […]

    Oct 13, 2016 | Erin Laird

    Protect Yourself While Pregnant: Food Safety Resources for Local Health Departments

    By Brittany C. Woodland, Congressional and Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture  As a mother prepares to bring a baby into the world, she has to juggle the often overwhelming demands of pregnancy: frequent doctor’s appointments, morning sickness, and the infamous food cravings, to name just a few. Food safety may […]

    Dec 10, 2015 | Guest Author

    The Impact of Avian Influenza on Thanksgiving Turkey Prices

    As you shop for your traditional Thanksgiving turkey, you may notice it is costing you more, even without additional family or out of town guests to feed. Instead, the price increase is a reminder of the avian influenza outbreak that began in December 2014, and which affected 48,082,293 birds across the country. There were no […]

    Nov 24, 2015 | Christina Baum

    Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for dinner last night? Do you keep food safety in mind when cooking your family’s meals? Foodborne illness is a serious public health issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates foodborne bacteria sicken […]

    Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author

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