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18F
Federal agency that works with various organizations to fix technical products, build products, and improve how the government uses technology to serve the public.18FResource Type: Open DataSource Description: "We partner with federal agencies t...
All In: Data for Community Health
Network of communities actively testing ways to improve health outcomes through partnerships to share healthcare and public health data.All In: Data for Community HealthResource Type: ProgramsSource Description: Data for Community Health is a le...
Annual Summaries of Foodborne Outbreaks
These summaries help public health practitioners better understand the germs, foods, settings, and contributing factors (for example, food not kept at the right temperature) involved in these outbreaks. They also can help identify emerging foodb...
April 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 77, No. 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover As shown on our cover, hotels often settle for cleanliness versus sanitation, but our feature in this issue, 鈥淪anitary Status and Incidence of Methicillin-Resistant S...
April 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover We know that mosquitoes are potential pathogen-transmitting vectors, causing human illnesses such as West Nile virus, Zika, and chikungunya. There are many ways to pr...
April 2018
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淥rganizational Characteristics of Local Health Departments and Environmental Health Services and Activities,鈥� explores the association be...
April 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a man-made chemical with a variety of uses, including coatings for nonstick cookware and food packaging, waterproof fabrics, and f...
April 2021
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 83, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the CoverEnvironmental health officers are exposed to various physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial hazards as frontline public health professionals. These exposu...
ArcGIS Living Atlas
Access to GIS data layers, interactive maps, and dashboards.ArcGIS Living AtlasResource Type: Open DataAuthor: Esri...
Available Informatics Resources
Part two of a three part series discussing the development and application of tools, trainings, and resources available in informatics. This article describes 呦乐园's current role in informatics and various resources utilizing environmental healt...
CDC Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
Collection of environments and hazards, health effects, and population health data from national, state, and city sources. Tools to understand the data, including interactive maps, tables, and charts, are also included.CDC Environmental Public H...
CDC Public Health Image Library
Online database of images from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.CDC Public Health Image LibraryResource Type: Open DataSource Description: Created by a Working Group at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the PHIL ...
CDC Train
National learning network that provides quality training opportunities for public health professionals. Comprised of courses from state and local TRAIN affiliates, government agencies, academic institutions, and other nationally-recognized organ...
CDC WISQARS
Online interactive database of fatal and nonfatal injury, violent death, and cost of injury data from a variety of sources.CDC WISQARSTMSource Description: Interactive, online database that provides fatal and nonfatal injury, violent death, and ...
Code for America Summit
Three day conference focused on strengthening the digital capability of the government, creating new policies with insight from the tech industry, improving the government technology market, and creating community capacity.Code for America Summi...
County Health Rankings
Ranking of health data from nearly every county in the U.S., including data on high school graduation rates, obesity, smoking, unemployment, access to healthy foods, the quality of air and water, income inequality, and teen births.County Health ...
Data.gov
Federal government's website to promote open data and accountability. Aims to increase citizen participation, economic development, and improve decision making.Data.govResource Type: Open DataSource Description: Data.gov is the federal governmen...
December 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淓nvironmental Factors and Fluctuations in Daily Crime Rates,鈥� explores the relationships between ambient air pollutant levels, weather va...
December 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover Tropospheric ozone concentrations have trended downward in many U.S. cities since 2000. In Texas, however, concentrations and regulatory exceedances abruptly ro...
EJSCREEN: Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool
Environmental justice mapping and screening tool combining environmental and demographic data in maps and reports.EJSCREEN: Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping ToolResource Type: Federal ToolsSource Description: In order to better meet t...
EnviroAtlas
Collection of interactive tools that allow users to download and analyze data and maps related to ecosystem services (benefits humans receive from nature).EnviroAtlasResource Type: Federal ToolsSource Description: EnviroAtlas interactive tools a...
Environmental Health Tracking Podcast Series
The Environmental Health Tracking Podcast Series features four different EH health departments and their tracking program. Each podcast shares the history, challenges, and successes of the program and goals for the future.Topics include:How the ...
Environmental Information Exchange Network
Online system that enables state, tribal and territorial partners to share environmental and health data with the Environmental Protection Agency and each other.Environmental Information Exchange NetworkResource Type: Federal ToolsSource Descrip...
Environmental Public Health Needs Training 101 Needs Assessment
Numerous environmental public health agencies report difficulties in recruiting qualified applicants, leading to the employment of less qualified individuals requiring substantial training.To address this concern, we are collaborating with the N...
Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System
The Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System (FDOSS) collects information from state and local health departments about foodborne disease outbreaks. Outbreaks are occurrences in which two or more people get the same illness from the same c...
FUSE Corps
Yearlong fellowship program for experienced leaders designed around projects in economic and workforce development, healthcare, public safety, climate change, and education.FUSE CorpsResource Type: FellowshipsSource Description: FUSE is a nation...
Georgia Inspection Portal
Provides access to restaurant, pool, and hotel inspection score for every county in Georgia.Georgia Inspection PortalResource Type: ProgramsAuthor: Georgia Dept. of Public HealthSource Description: Access to all food service, tourist accommodati...
Health Map
Mapping system showing real-time intelligence on a broad range of emerging infectious diseases, the system organizes and disseminates information about emerging diseases in nine languages to facilitate the early detection of public health threat...
HealthData
Warehouse of health datasets from several agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.HealthDataResource Type: Open Data...
Healthy Pets, Healthy People
CDC list of outbreaks of human infections linked to contact with animals and animal products in the United States.Healthy Pets, Healthy PeopleResource Type: Federal ToolsAuthor: CDC...
Indiana DNR Well Record Database
Website listing data from over 400,000 water wells drilled in Indiana.Indiana DNR Well Record DatabaseResource Type: Open DataSource Description: Records of over 400,000 water wells drilled in Indiana...
Indiana Map
Collection of publicly available geographic information system (GIS) map data in Indiana.Indiana MapResource Type: Open DataSource Description: Publicly available collection of Indiana geographic information system (GIS) map data...
Informatics - Existing and Developing Resources
Part three of a three part series discussing the development and application of tools, trainings, and resources available in informatics. This article describes the roles and activities of the 呦乐园's informatics committee.Informatics - Existing ...
Informatics -- Data Use Made Easy
Part one of a three part series discussing the development and application of tools, trainings, and resources available in informatics. This article defines informatics and describes its importance to environmental health.Informatics -- Data Use...
Informatics & Health Tracking
Environmental and public health informatics focuses on standardized data collection, sharing, and use. Wide adoption and use of informatics systems can lead to data-informed decision-making that will improve population health. Environmental heal...
Informatics & Health Tracking Resources
Childhood Lead PoisoningA Hidden Problem: Lead Poisoned Children in the United States.Resources for Local Health DepartmentsCDC National Environment Public Health Tracking provides information on how your local health department can utilize the ...
Informatics & Tracking Webinars
Connecting Private Sector Data with Environmental Public Health Agencies Environmental public health data is collected by regulatory agencies across the country, but also collected across a multitude of private sector organizations. T...
Informatics Case Studies
Implementing a Software System in Northern MichiganDistrict Health Department Number 4 is a four-county jurisdiction in Michigan. The department serves a population of approximately 76,000 people over a geographic area of 2,600 square miles that...
Informatics Committee
Our Informatics Committee is comprised of public and private sector experts working in partnership to:Identify and recommend training gaps, needs of the profession, and emerging issuesIdentify best practices, successes, and challenges for enviro...
January/February 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue鈥檚 cover feature, 鈥淪afety Evaluation of Metal Exposure From Commonly Used Hair Dyes and Tattoo Inks in Nigeria,鈥� the authors found that tattoo ink sam...
January/February 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover Efforts to characterize the environmental health workforce are needed to strengthen the field. There is a lack of information from the perspective of state and loc...
Joint Public Health Informatics Taskforce
Coalition of nine national public health associations that help federal public health agencies build modern information systems by identifying synergistic opportunities, building national consensus, and ensuring a complete perspective on nationa...
July/August 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover Approximately 11% of foodborne outbreaks caused by Clostridium perfringens occur in correctional facilities. This issue鈥檚 cover article investigates an outbreak cause...
July/August 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 1 View This IssueArticles Applying the Model Aquatic Health Code to Grade Swimming Pool Safety in a Large Metropolitan AreaEnveloped Phi 6 Bacteriophage Persistence and Cross-Contamination on the...
July/August 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover Effective and consistent training approaches are necessary for capacity building. The retail food regulatory workforce, however, can, lack standardized training...
June 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue鈥檚 cover article explores the investigation that resulted from an uncommon outbreak of salmonellosis linked to a splash pad. The authors also conducted a s...
June 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Environmental public health (EPH) practitioners are faced with an increasing scope and scale of population health challenges. This issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淚ncreas...
March 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 77, No. 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover The author of this issue鈥檚 cover feature, 鈥淔oodborne Illness and Seasonality Related to Mobile Food Sources at Festivals and Group Gatherings in the State of Georgia,...