NACCHO released a Health in All Policies success story from the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). The goal of BHPC’s Health Equity in All Policies initiative, led by the BPHC Office of Health Equity, is to…
The Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN) established Children’s Environmental Health Day in 2016 as a way to raise awareness about how environmental exposures impact children’s health. It is also a day of action that can…
The Planning for Equity Policy Guide from the American Planning Association provides specific, actionable policy guidance through an equity lens on crossing-cutting topics and areas of planning. Learn more.
By Sandra L. Fisher-Grainger, MPH, Director, Hernando County Mosquito Control With the introduction of Zika to the United States in 2016 in both people and local mosquitoes, vector-borne diseases have become more of a concern, especially…
On June 21, 2019, EPA announced new, tighter standards for lead in dust on floors and window sills to protect children from the harmful effects of lead exposure. The strengthened standards become effective 180 days…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing the Green Interns Program to cultivate a collection of the best, qualified candidates to fulfill mission critical occupations nationwide. Starting September 30, 2019, the program will provide…
Adoption of the FDA Food Code by state and territorial authorities with responsibility for regulating foodservice and retail food stores has been a goal of the FDA since the inception of the FDA Retail Food…
The Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence (CoE) have developed competencies for public health professionals who investigate foodborne outbreaks. They invite you to participate in this short survey to evaluate the competencies, which will help…
NACCHO released a Health in All Policies (HiAP) success story from the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough). The goals of DOH-Hillsborough are to increase local awareness of what creates health and to…
The de Beaumont Foundation created 40 Under 40 in Public Health to recognize leaders whose creativity and innovation are strengthening communities across the country. Of the 40 honorees, 14 work for local health departments, with…