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International EducationIndividuals who received their college or university higher education from outside the United States or its territories must provide an evaluation report from a third-party international education evaluation service to det...
Tobacco & Environmental Health
Environmental health professionals conduct a variety of activities to control tobacco exposure:Investigate - Complaints and sample environments that may have unhealthy levels.Enforce - Many municipalities across the county prohibit smoking in pu...
The Senate Version of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Covers Environmental Health
Date posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDThe Senate reached a tentative compromise on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, commonly referred to as the infrastructure bill. The $2.3 trillion package first envision...
The Food Freedom Movement: Laws in Maine, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming
Date posted: Monday, August 17, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDCottage food laws permit the sale of small production foods without the burdens of fully licensed retail foods. Food freedom laws seek to eliminate those minimal restrictions and ...
The Biden Administration Tackles Environmental Justice
September 8, 202251黑料 has been long involved with environmental justice. Our position statement, Role of Environmental Health in Addressing Racism as an Environmental Health Issue, recognizes that racism is a threat to public health. The stateme...
The Beginning of the Next Administration
Date posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDWith Election Day signaling the end of election season, December is time to review who is set to fill which positions.Just to bring everyone up-to-date, Joe Biden will be our n...
The Beginning of the End of Election Season
Date posted: Monday, November 9, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDIn 2020, Election Day officially became Election Season.As I write this, Joe Biden will be our next president. We are still unsure who will control the Senate.But most results ar...
The American Jobs Plan Could Provide Billions for the Environmental Health Workforce
Date posted: Monday, April 5, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDThe American Jobs Plan Could Provide Billions for the Environmental Health WorkforcePresident Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan (aka the Infrastructure Bill) covers a lot, including en...
The 2022 Year Ahead in Government Affairs at 51黑料
January 10, 2022 The 51黑料 Government Affairs program had a successful 2021 and we're planning for even more success in 2022.2022 will provide new challenges in government affairs. Being the foremost association advocating for environmental ...
Terms of Use
Agreement Between User and 51黑料 (51黑料) The 51黑料 (51黑料) Web Site is comprised of various Web pages operated by 51黑料 (51黑料).The National...
Technical Support
For reasons of security and functionality, jurisdictions are required to complete all grant applications online through our grants management portal using a modern, up-to-date web browser. Find out what you're using by visiting www.whatismybrows...
System Theory
Informational webpage describing the basics of the system theory and how it relates to food safety and the environment. Webpage provides links to a variety of additional resources further describing components of the system theory.Go to Tool&nbs...
Support of the Environmental Health Workforce Act H.R. 2661
The Honorable Nancy PelosiSpeaker of the HouseU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20510The Honorable Kevin McCarthyMinority LeaderU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20510The Honorable Chuck SchumerMajority LeaderU.S. SenateWashi...
States Seek to Limit the Authority of Public Health
Date posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDState legislatures have introduced over 2,000 COVID-19-related measures for the 2021 legislative sessions, about one-half the number introduced in 2020. These bills cover lia...
State Food Safety Legislation Enacted in August 2020
Date posted: Wednesday, September 2, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDThe 51黑料 (51黑料) identified 223 bills that were introduced in 30 states and Washington, DC, related to food, food safety, retail food, and...
State Exams
The following information is for state administrators and/or candidates ordering an exam to become a state-appointed Registered Sanitarian (RS), Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), Licensed Environmental Health Professional (LEHP)...
Special Accommodations
Special Accommodations for Candidates with Disabilities or ImpairmentsIt is our goal to ensure that all individuals have the opportunity to take a credentialing examination irrespective of a disability or impairment.All computer test centers are...
Sigmodon hispidus Surveillance Method
A good Integrated Pest Mangement (IPM) rodent program starts with inspection. A good inspection provides four valuable pieces of information: what is present, the extent and severity of the infestation, the location of rodent harborage and high-...
SepticSmart Week Blog
September 16, 2021EPA's SepticSmart Week will take place September 13-17, 2021. This event focuses on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems. With over one in five households in the U.S. u...
SepticSmart Week
51黑料 raises awareness for SepticSmart Week every September alongside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). SepticSmart Week is focused on getting homeowners and communities to care for and maintain their septic systems. During Sep...
September 2022: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJournal of Environmental Health (Volume 85, Number 2)Editor's Note: The 51黑料 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
September 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover Preparation for post-hurricane mosquito control is essential for an effective emergency response to protect public health and promote recovery efforts. This issue鈥�...
September 2021: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJournal of Environmental Health (Volume 84, Number 2)Editor's Note: The 51黑料 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
September 2021
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 84, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the CoverThis issue features a two-part series on the Zika virus. The first part, 鈥淭he Zika Virus Threat and Prevention Challenges鈥� explores an all-hazards and One Health ap...
September 2020: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnSeptember 2020 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 83, Number 2) Editor's Note: 51黑料 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships...
September 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 83, Number 2 View the Issue About the Cover Frequent and timely state adoption of the Food and Drug Administration Food Code sign...
September 2019: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnSeptember 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 82, Number 2) Editor's Note: 51黑料 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships...
September 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover The popularity of farmers markets has grown over the past two decades and there is an increasing need to ensure that fresh produce and ready-to-eat foods sold at t...
September 2018: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnSeptember 2018 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 2) Editor's Note: 51黑料 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships...
September 2018
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover For the September issue, we have featured 鈥淚mplications of Hurricane Harvey on Environmental Public Health in Harris County, Texas鈥� on the cover in recognition of ...
September 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 2View the IssueAbout the Cover September is National Preparedness Month and we thought it fitting to highlight this issue鈥檚 article, 鈥淩esponse, Recovery, and Resilience to Oil Spills and Environment...
September 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover Contractors who perform work on residential structures constructed prior to 1978 may be subject to federal regulations pertaining to lead-based paint. The most string...
September 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, No. 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover In the Building Capacity column in this issue, 鈥淓mbracing a Unified Brand Builds Capacity for Health Departments,鈥� Darryl Booth discusses the importance of a consiste...
Secondhand Smoke 51黑料
Secondhand smoke occurs when someone uses and exhales tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, and the smoke is then inhaled involuntarily by others.Learn MoreAmerican Lung AssociationDo You Smell Smoke? | VideoCDCSecondhand Smoke ...
Scholarship Recipients
2024 RecipientsGraduateDavid DochertyStockton State University, Master In Public HealthMara KuzmichUniversity of Arkansas - Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences, Master of Science in Food SafetyUndergraduateElla Horgan, ...
Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award
Named for one of America鈥檚 most renowned health officers, Samuel J. Crumbine, MD (1862鈥�1954), the Crumbine Award is given annually to local environmental health jurisdictions that demonstrate unsurpassed achievement in providing outstanding food...
RPSS: Continuing Education
The Retail Program Standards Symposium (RPSS) provided attendees the opportunity to earn Continuing Education (CE) hours, in a variety of educational topic areas. Attendees may earn CE hours, potentially enough to meet their full 2-year 51黑料 Pro...
Rhipicephalus sanguineus Surveillance Method
There are several methods for tick surveillance including both active and passive methods. These include tick drags and tick collections from animals. Active surveillance is used to determine whether a species of tick is established within a cer...
Retail Program Standards Symposium
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Symposium. Thanks to your attendance, this year was a great success. We will provide details about 2026 here as they become available. This year鈥檚 Retail Program Standards Symposium (RPSS) theme was Su...
Retail Program Standards Enrollment
If you have not yet enrolled in the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (VNRFRPS), enrollment is your first action to take. Enrollment in the VNRFRPS is required to apply for funding through the 51黑料-FDA RFFM Grant Progra...
Resolution to recognize and reaffirm the public health value of optimal community water fluoridation
April 2012Resolution on community water fluoridation...
Resolution on Cottage Foods
April 2012 Resolution on Cottage Food...
Request For Proposal 51黑料
Creating an environment for successful collection and use of data starts with usable and sustainable software.Requests for Proposals (RFPs) provide a vehicle to communicate your project requirements to vendors who can provide solutions. If the i...
REHS/RS Study Materials
Review these study references that are recommended to assist candidates in preparing for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) credential exam.Practice Exam Our practice exam for the REHS/RS credential ha...
REHS/RS Credential Exam Content & Scores
The REHS/RS exam consists of two parts with a total of 225 multiple choice questions.Part 1 asks 113 questionsPart 2 asks 112 questionsCandidates have three hours and 40 minutes to complete the entire exam or one hour and 50 minutes for each par...
REHS/RS Credential Eligibility & Application
Eligibility Requirements Candidate must meet all of the criteria for Track A, Track B, or Track C to be eligible to apply for the REHS/RS exam. Track A 鈥� Environmental Health Degree Candidates mus...
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian Credential
The REHS/RS is our most predominant credential. Professionals who hold this credential demonstrate competency in an impressive range of environmental health topics including vector control, water quality, hazardous materials, air quality, built ...
Reframing Public Health Informatics: A Communications Toolkit
Toolkit including contextual resources on the field of public health informatics, communications resources discussing how to talk about public health informatics to an external audience, and sample communications of how principles in the toolkit...