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NEARS Success Stories
We surveyed CDC NEARS participants about their experiences with this program. See what they had to say:"This is one of the most educational trainings out there. You learn from case studies and from field examples, and the level of connection wit...
Green Book
Published in 1987 by ßÏÀÖÔ°, Environmental Health 1937–1987, Fifty Years of Professional Development With the National Association of Sanitarians/National Environmental Health Association (affectionately referred to as the "Green Book"), provides...
History Project Task Force
The task force is comprised of luminaries from the field of environmental health, including ßÏÀÖÔ° past presidents, distinguished professors, current ßÏÀÖÔ° leadership, and visionaries from the public, private, and uniformed services sectors.ChairDr...
Be the Face of Environmental Health in Our National Campaign
We are developing a national advertising campaign to raise awareness and understanding of the environmental health profession and workforce among the public and decision-makers. If you:Work in governmental environmental public health, andWo...
January/February 2023: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
January/February 2023 Volume 85, Number 6 The National Environmental Health Association strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the profession. In pursuit of these goa...
January/February 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 6 View This IssueArticles Role of the Household Environment in Transmission of Clostridioides difficile Infection: A Scoping ReviewEffect of Lockdown on the Air Quality of Four Major Cities in Pa...
Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Thursday, December 22, 2022dfarquhar@neha.orgCongress has released a bipartisan and bicameral (i.e. both legislative branched) spending package, known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023. The package includes all of the fiscal year (FY) ...
NEARS User Annual Training
Each year, in partnership with CDC, we bring together all sites participating in CDC National Environmental Assessment Reporting System (NEARS). The 2025 CDC NEARS Training will include: An introduction to CDC NEARS ...
National Environmental Health Association Applauds Food Safety Improvement Recommendations From Reagan-Udall Panel
For Immediate ReleaseDenver, CO – On December 6, 2022, the Reagan-Udall Foundation released its independent operational evaluation of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Human Foods Program, which includes recommendations to further strengt...
American Indian & Alaskan Native Toolkits
These tools and guides can be used to help support American Indian and Alaska Native environmental health agencies. Browse the list below to find funding opportunities, educational resources, and programmatic support.EPA Tribal Lead GuidebookEP...
State Ballot Measures on Environmental Health
November 11, 2022dfarquhar@neha.org On November 8, 2022, voters in the U.S. decided on 133 state ballot measures, including several that addressed water, climate change, health, and cannabis. Most measures get on the ballot in one of two ways: 1...
Congress in Negotiations to Finalize the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations
Tuesday, December 6, 2022dfarquhar@neha.org With the midterms over, Congress needs to finish their work on the fiscal year (FY) 2023 budgets. Republicans proposed a top-line of roughly $1.65 trillion in discretionary spending, in line with Presi...
AEC Presenter Information
The details contained on this page are intended for those presenting at the 2026 AEC.Speaker RegistrationPresenters are required to register for the 2026 AEC. To register, please visit: AEC 2026 RegistrationPostersInterested in showcasing your p...
AEC Preconference Offerings
In addition to the extensive educational sessions at ßÏÀÖ԰’s 2026 Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition, check out the Preconference Offerings taking place before the conference begins.Preconference OfferingsAugust 1-3, 2026Certifi...
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 National Environmental Health Association 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 are now closed. If you are interested in more information for the next cohort, please complete the interest form below.CostThe cost of the year-long program is $2,000.Need-based scholarships may be offered; request...
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—the corn...
November 2022: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
November 2022 Volume 85, Number 4 Editor's Note: The National Environmental Health Association 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 National Environmental Health Association 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...
Open Access
Starting in January 2024, the Journal of Environmental Health transitioned to an open-access publication. This change means that our Journal content is available to anyone to read and explore. Open access provides equitable access to researc...
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...
National Environmental Health Association Recommends Improvements to FDA Human Foods Program
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 10, 2022National Environmental Health Association Recommends Improvements to FDA Human Foods ProgramDenver, CO – Last week, the National Environmental Health Association (ßÏÀÖÔ°) 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 23–25 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 ßÏÀÖÔ° 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 (FAO). ...
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 Resources
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 Resources 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, ßÏÀÖÔ°Before working for the National Environmental Health Association (ßÏÀÖÔ°), 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 GustafsonßÏÀÖÔ° 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...