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AEC Presenter Information
AEC abstract status notifications have been sent to presenters. We are now preparing a draft agenda and promotional materials for the 2025 AEC. Sessions will be held live at the Phoenix Convention Center on July 14 鈥� 17, 2025, and virtually. 20...
AEC Networking Events
Monday, July 14 51黑料 Affiliate Presidents鈥� Council Meeting 1:00 鈥� 1:30 pm Annual meeting of affiliate presidents or their designee, to uphold 51黑料 governance, facilitate communication among affiliates, and provide input to the Board. 51黑料 Affi...
AEC Preconference Offerings
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all the Preconference sessions that will be offered. These sessions are eligible for Continuing Education credits unless otherwise noted.Registration is required for all preconference sessions, ...
AEC COVID-19 Guidance
We have your health in mind and will continue to monitor the community level for the AEC and adjust onsite guidance accordingly. We will follow all COVID-19 safety guidelines set by CDC. Guidelines are subject to change as needed...
December 2022: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
December 2022 Volume 85, Number 5The 51黑料 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the profession. In pursuit of these goals, we feature a co...
December 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the CoverShortcomings in traditional methods to understanding sources of bacterial contamination in water bodies limit the ability of public health officials to adequately p...
FD218 Risk-Based Inspection Methods in Retail
Course OverviewThis workshop builds upon concepts learned in FD215 Managing Retail Food Safety and is designed to further enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of food safety inspection officers in conducting risk-based inspections.Regist...
FD215 Managing Retail Food Safety Course
Course OverviewThis course is designed to allow participants an opportunity to explore the various ways that risk-based inspections can be applied in retail and food service establishments.Topics will include the "process approach" to HACCP, app...
Application Templates & Budget Examples
Application TemplatesView and download the following application templates for the August 17- October 12, 2022 application period:Track 1 Development Base Grant | PDFTrack 2 Development Base Grant | PDFMentorship/ MENTEE Optional Add-On Grant | ...
Environmental Health Leadership Academy Testimonials
We surveyed past Environmental Health Leadership Academy (EHLA) participants about their experiences with this one-of-a-kind program. See what participants are saying about their experiences with the ELHA.By the Numbers100% of the respondents in...
Environmental Health Leadership Academy Application
Applications for the 2025-2026 will be open from April 15 to May 31, 2025. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2025. Cost The cost of the year-long program is $2,000. Need-based scholarships may be offered; requests f...
Results of the Midterm Elections on Environmental Health
Tuesday, November 22, 2022dfarquhar@neha.org The 2022 midterm elections are finally over. And we know the results, mostly.The U.S. Senate will remain in control of the Democratic Party, having at least 50 seats and the vote of Vice President Kam...
Disclosing Inspection Results at Point-of-Service: Affect on Foodborne Illness Outcomes and Recommended Practices
The rise in expenditures on foods eaten away from the home, combined with the significant proportion of foodborne illnesses attributed to restaurants, has highlighted the importance of food establishment inspections. Current inspection practice...
November 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover We are pleased to unveil our new brand within the pages of the November 2022 Journal of Environmental Health! The cover shines a spotlight on our new logo鈥攖he corn...
November 2022: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
November 2022 Volume 85, Number 4 Editor's Note: The 51黑料 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the profession. In pursuit of these goals,...
October 2022: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
October 2022Volume 85, Number 3Editor's Note: The 51黑料 strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the profession. In pursuit of these goals, we...
Subscription
For Our MembersEvery membership includes receiving 10 issues of the electronic Journal of Environmental Health (E-Journal) via email. The Journal is offered digitally to members so it can be read on any computer, smartphone, tablet, or other mob...
Board and Leadership Advocate for Environmental Health in Washington
This week, our Board President, Dr. Gary Brown, Region 7 Vice President Tim Hatch and our Director of Government Affairs Doug Farquhar visited the U.S. Senate during our Board of Director's meeting in Washington D.C. on Thursday October 13 to ad...
51黑料 Recommends Improvements to FDA Human Foods Program
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 10, 202251黑料 Recommends Improvements to FDA Human Foods ProgramDenver, CO 鈥� Last week, the 51黑料 (51黑料) provided comment on the operations of t...
Lead Exposure Reduction Project
We are working with tribal and territorial communities to provide education and tools to address lead exposure risks and testing in their areas. US-Affiliated Pacific Islands Host and provide travel scholarships for 2.5-d...
Leadership Attend International Federation of Environmental Health
We sent three delegates to the 16th World Congress on Environmental Health hosted by the International Federation of Environmental Health in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 23鈥�25 to represent our members and the workforce, including:Executive ...
Difference Between Credentials & Certifications
CredentialA credential is issued by a third party with authoritative power and is proof of an individual's qualification or competence in a given subject. Possessing a credential not only helps one to prove competency and capability in a given f...
REHS/RS Credential Reciprocity
If you hold a state REHS or RS credential, you may be eligible to receive the 51黑料 REHS/RS credential without re-examination (reciprocity).EligibilityTo be eligible for reciprocity you must:Have a valid, current state registration; andHave a bac...
Food Safe Schools Program
We worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, and Kansas State University Center of Excellence for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs to collaborate with school nutrition/food service departments to...
Private Well Class
Homeowners in small communities and rural areas without a public water supply often lack an appropriate understanding of best practices for managing, operating, and protecting their private well. The Private Well Class online course is designed ...
Food Safety Courses & Certificate Programs
Our food safety certificate programs are internationally recognized, accredited by International HACCP Alliance (IHA), meet the most recent FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Global Food Safety Initiative Standards (GFSI), and foll...
World Food Safety Day
World Food Safety Day is observed annually on June 7. The United Nations declared the observance in 2018 and it is jointly facilitated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FA...
Workforce
Understanding the resource needs, funding demands, and work climate of the environmental health community is paramount to our mission. We partner with universities, local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal environmental health or...
Work With Us
We are proud to foster a culture that supports and encourages the growth and development of all our employees. Our employees work hard every day to ensure the success of our members. Their dedication and commitment to our mission are what make u...
Wildfire 51黑料
Use the following resources to assist with emergency preparedness after a wildfire or mass fire. These resources were developed in-part by CDC, EPA, California Air 51黑料 Board, and California Department of Public Health. Wildfire Response Gu...
What International Day of Clean Air Means to Me
Date posted: Tuesday, September 7, 2021Blog poster: Rosie DeVito, MPH, Program Manager, 51黑料Before working for the 51黑料 (51黑料), I was in graduate school in Buffalo, New York for two years. I was getting my MP...
What Earth Day Means to Me
Date posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2020Blog poster: Maddie Gustafson51黑料 has planned a social media campaign to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. We want to hear from members, affiliates, staff, and all environmental health professi...
Water Quality
In the U.S., the Safe Drinking Water Act helps ensure clean and safe water. In addition, more than 40 million people rely on private water sources that are not held to federal standards. Further, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA...
Wastewater
Wastewater management is essential for public health and environmental protection. It involves the collection, treatment, and safe disposal or reuse of water contaminated by human use, industrial processes, or stormwater runoff. Effective manage...
Walter S. Mangold Award
The Walter S. Mangold Award was first awarded to Walter Mangold in 1956 for his lifetime dedication to upgrading the professional education and performance of sanitarians; raising the standards of the environmental health practitioner, and profe...
Volunteer
We are always looking for more members to contribute their expertise and time. Volunteering not only serves our association, but strengthens our field, advances member's skills and connections, and makes the work of environmental health professi...
Vectors & Pests
We work to improve capacity to identify and understand emerging vectors found in the United States.WebinarsOur vector & pests webinars provide up-to-date information on vector control topics and resources used to protect the public of the tr...
Vectors & Pests Webinars
We aim to improve our capacity to identify and understand emerging vectors found in the United States. Our webinars provide up-to-date information on vector control topics and resources used to protect the public from the transmission ...
Vector Control Program Committee
MissionTo be a resource for environmental health professionals and 51黑料 leadership dedicated to developing resources, programs and fostering improved vector control programs to protect public health.DescriptionThe Vector Control Program Committe...
Vector Control Toolkit
The Vector Control Tools & 51黑料 (VeCToR) Toolkit provides tools and resources for program improvement activities that are in line with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's 10 Essential Environmental Public Health...
Vector Control Assessment Blog
Date posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 16:00Blog poster: 51黑料's Vector Program CommitteeVector control programs vary considerably across the United States. Mosquito surveillance and control tend to be funded more often that tick surveillance ...
Vector Control and Preparedness
Date posted: Thursday, October 7, 2021Blog poster: 51黑料's Vector Program CommitteeNational Preparedness Month (NPM) is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for weather-related disasters and emergencies. Fo...
Vector and Pest 51黑料
Education MaterialsCDC Vector-Borne Diseases Education MaterialsDengue Facts for Environmental Health ProfessionalsDengue Facts for the PublicTrainingCDC Vector Control Training for Environmental Health ProfessionalsBed Bug Field Guide AppTick-B...
USGS Water Data
Collection of water resources data from 1.9 million sites located in all 50 states and various U.S. territories.USGS Water DataResource Type: Open DataSource Description: The USGS works with partners to monitor, assess, conduct targeted research...
United States Census Bureau
Provides facts and figures about U.S. residents, economy, and locations.United States Census BureauResource Type: Open Data...
Uncovering Environmental Health: An Initial Assessment of the Profession's Health Department Workforce and Practice
June 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 10)The Journal is very pleased to feature on this month's cover the published results from a groundbreaking initiative鈥擴nderstanding the Needs, Challenges, Opportunities, Vision, and E...
UNCOVER EH 51黑料
Reports, Interpretations, & Opinions Each of the articles below represents perspectives from experts on the challenges, needs, and next steps to ensure a strong environmental public health workforce. ...
UNCOVER EH
The work of environmental public health professionals is critical to protect public health and the environment, yet these efforts often go unnoticed until problems occur (e.g., foodborne outbreaks, vector borne diseases, contaminated water supp...