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Virtual Training: Vector Control for Environmental Health Professionals

CDC and partners recently announced a new virtual training, Vector Control for Environmental Health Professionals (VCEHP), which...

Jan 09, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

Tools & Resources, Webinar, COVID-19

Environmental Health & COVID-19 Resource Roundup: July 7, 2021

Bi-weekly resource roundup for local health departments.

Jul 07, 2021 | Anu Varma

Tools & Resources, Webinar, COVID-19

Environmental Health & COVID-19 Resource Roundup (April 28): New Resources and Upcoming Webinars

NACCHO has been releasing bi-weekly blogs consisting of an up-to-date collection of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) resources for our members working at the intersection of environmental health and COVID-19.

Apr 28, 2021 | Anu Varma

Tools & Resources, Hazards & Health Effects

US EPA’s First-Stop-Shop for Chemical Information: The CompTox Chemicals Dashboard

To ensure informed chemical safety decisions can be made about thousands of chemicals, decision makers and health professionals need a constantly evolving set of tools for quickly and efficiently evaluating chemicals of interest. EPA Office of Research and Development’s (ORD) online Computational Toxicology (CompTox) Chemicals Dashboard helps to advance these efforts.

Mar 16, 2021 | Guest Author

Water Quality

Greener Guidance: PFAS

Note: This is the sixth edition of NACCHO’s Greener Guidance environmental health advice column. See past columns here. Submit a question here. January 2019 Dear Greener Guidance, What exactly are PFAS, and what should we be doing as a local health department to keep our community safe from any health risks associated with PFAS? – PFAS Patrol Dear […]

Jan 24, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

Call for Comments, Hazards & Health Effects

Request for Comments on Draft Toxicological Profile: Perfluoroalkyls

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) released the Draft Toxicological Profile for Perfluoroalkyls for review and comment. All toxicological profiles issued as “Drafts for Public Comment” represent ATSDR’s best efforts to provide important toxicological information on priority hazardous substances. ATSDR is seeking public comments and additional information, reports,...

Jun 22, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

Press Release

Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Environmental Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking nominations for membership on the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ASTDR). The BSC, NCEH/ATSDR consists of 16 experts in fields associated with environmental public health or in related disciplines (e.g., environmental law,...

Feb 26, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

Hazards & Health Effects

Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee (LEPAC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting nominations for membership on the Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee (LEPAC). The LEPAC consists of 15 Federal and non-Federal experts in fields associated with lead screening, the prevention of lead exposure, and services for individuals and communities affected by lead exposure. Nominations are being […]

Feb 26, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

Virtual Training: Vector Control for Environmental Health Professionals

CDC and partners recently announced a new virtual training, Vector Control for Environmental Health Professionals (VCEHP), which focuses on using integrated pest management (IPM) to control vectors that spread pathogens, including Zika virus. Nine in ten pilot testers said they would recommend this training to a colleague. Register today!  The training is: Free and Flexible: Take the courses you...

Jan 09, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

Upcoming Events

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2024 Vector Control Hurricane Crisis Workshop

In-person workshop for improving mosquito control capacity in select low-resource jurisdictions affected by 2022 Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.

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Apr 25

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NACCHO Rural Café

Sharing Smarter: Using Knowledge Management in Rural/Frontier Public Health Connect with and learn from other health departments.

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Apr 30

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2024 Public Health Law Practitioners Convening

Empowering Public Health Through Law and Policy

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May 01

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Opioid Settlement Funds for Overdose Prevention Campaigns

Join our impactful webinar to explore community-centered strategies for combating the opioid crisis.

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Jul 23

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NACCHO360 2024

The largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States.

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PARTNER ARTICLES

Funding Opportunity, COVID-19, Immunization, Partnerships

Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve Vaccine Access, Education,...

NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...

Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea

Opportunity

Win $25,000 in cash prizes. Share your innovative strategies for engaging with rural...

The EPA's Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition encourages local governments to demonstrate their innovative strategies, from...

Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma

Community Engagement

It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day today!

Celebrate with us!

Oct 12, 2023 | Anu Varma

COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, ID Featured, Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, ID Featured, Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

Sep 08, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, ID Featured, Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance (BLOC COVID-19+)...

Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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