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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
NACCHO Updates Health and Disability Policy Statement
NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program recently updated its policy statement. NACCHO fellow Erin Linden, MPH student at The University...
Nov 23, 2015 | Katie Regan
FDA Releases New Resource on Sampling
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a new resource to share more information about its sampling programs for food...
Nov 23, 2015 | Katie Regan
Study: Washing Utensils Between Uses Important for Safer Produce
Researchers at the University of Georgia recently conducted a study to determine the extent to which kitchen utensils spread E.coli or...
Nov 23, 2015 | Amy Chang
Case Studies on Food Safety Included in Big Cities Health Inventory Release
On November 18, the Big Cities Health Coalition, an independent initiative of NACCHO, released the Big Cities Health Inventory, an...
Nov 23, 2015 | Amy Chang
Preventing Foodborne Illness During the Holidays
Listeria and Blue Bell ice cream. Salmonella and raw tuna sushi. Salmonella and frozen chicken. Cyclospora and unidentified food...
Nov 23, 2015 | Amy Chang
National Guard Called in to Hawaii in Response to Dengue
At a time of year when vector-borne diseases are not at the forefront of attention, Hawaii is facing its first significant outbreak of...
Nov 23, 2015 | Christina Baum
A PPHR and PHAB Based Workforce Development Plan
The Kent County Health Department’s (KCHD) Emergency Preparedness and Accreditation Coordinators collaborated to create and implement...
Nov 23, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
NACCHO Launches Fracking Project with Associated Webpage and Resources
By Nick Oschman, former NACCHO Environmental Health Intern NACCHO has launched a new webpage to support its project on hydraulic...
Nov 23, 2015 | Guest Author
The Impact of Avian Influenza on Thanksgiving Turkey PricesAs 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 |
NACCHO Updates Health and Disability Policy StatementNACCHO’s Health and Disability Program recently updated its policy statement. NACCHO fellow Erin Linden, MPH student at The University of Minnesota, and NACCHO’s Health and Disability workgroup members were instrumental in developing the revised policy statement. The overarching goal of NACCHO’s health and disability program is to promote the successful inclusion and engagement of people […] Nov 23, 2015 | Katie Regan |
FDA Releases New Resource on SamplingThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a new resource to share more information about its sampling programs for food safety, and has posted new information on a more robust surveillance sampling approach currently under development. FDA will test cucumbers and hot peppers under this program in fiscal year 2016, and will push out test results […] Nov 23, 2015 | Katie Regan |
Study: Washing Utensils Between Uses Important for Safer ProduceResearchers at the University of Georgia recently conducted a study to determine the extent to which kitchen utensils spread E.coli or salmonella between produce items. The study found that knives and graters can cause additional cross-contamination in the kitchen and unwashed utensils can spread pathogens among produce items. Researchers also found that certain fruits and vegetables […] Nov 23, 2015 | Amy Chang |
Case Studies on Food Safety Included in Big Cities Health Inventory ReleaseOn November 18, the Big Cities Health Coalition, an independent initiative of NACCHO, released the Big Cities Health Inventory, an interactive data platform and report that examines data for 26 cities across 34 health indicators. The report also includes case studies highlighting some of the innovative way cities are addressing The Centers for Disease Control […] Nov 23, 2015 | Amy Chang |
Preventing Foodborne Illness During the HolidaysListeria and Blue Bell ice cream. Salmonella and raw tuna sushi. Salmonella and frozen chicken. Cyclospora and unidentified food products. Salmonella and pork. Salmonella and cucumbers. Listeria and soft cheeses. E. Coli and Chipotle Mexican Grill. All of the above foodborne disease outbreaks occurred in 2015. From 2010 to 2014, 120 multi-state outbreaks occurred, up […] Nov 23, 2015 | Amy Chang |
National Guard Called in to Hawaii in Response to DengueAt a time of year when vector-borne diseases are not at the forefront of attention, Hawaii is facing its first significant outbreak of Dengue fever since 2001. This serves as another reminder among a constant stream of the ways that local public health is impacted by international disease. Zika virus, another mosquito-borne febrile agent, also […] Nov 23, 2015 | Christina Baum |
A PPHR and PHAB Based Workforce Development PlanThe Kent County Health Department’s (KCHD) Emergency Preparedness and Accreditation Coordinators collaborated to create and implement one workforce development plan that addresses the requirements of both Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) and Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) standards. Health departments can utilize this approach to assist in accreditation efforts and guide competency... Nov 23, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
NACCHO Launches Fracking Project with Associated Webpage and ResourcesBy Nick Oschman, former NACCHO Environmental Health Intern NACCHO has launched a new webpage to support its project on hydraulic fracturing—colloquially called fracking—and provide local health departments with the tools, resources, and education they need to protect the health of their communities. Resources will focus on the role local health departments play in fracking education, legislation,... Nov 23, 2015 | Guest Author |
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