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National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week 2018: Shatter the Myths about Drugs and Alcohol

On January 22-28, the National Institute on Drug Abuse and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse will be hosting their annual National...

Jan 15, 2018 | Andrea Grenadier

  • Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence Spring Newsletter

    The Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence have just released the spring edition of their newsletter, Centered on Food Safety....

    Jul 19, 2017 | Amy Chang

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    MAHC Network Webinar: Implementation of the Model Aquatic Health Code in Pueblo County, CO

    On July 26, learn about the process of adopting and implementing the Model Aquatic Health Code.

    Jul 12, 2023 | Rebecca Rainey

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    #AcrossTheLifespan: Recognizing Birth Defects Through all Phases of Life

    January not only marks the beginning of a new year, but also National Birth Defects Awareness Month.

    Jan 20, 2022 | Guest Author

    Webinar, Food Safety & Inspection

    [Webinar] Join a New NACCHO Virtual Sharing Session on Edible Marijuana

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the National Environmental Health Association, with the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are pleased to host an online sharing session on edible marijuana.

    Jun 08, 2021 | Tiara Smith

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    Ensuring Safe Food with NACCHO’s Food Safety Toolkit

    NACCHO strives to support and work with LHDs to improve food safety and prevent foodborne illness. One way this is accomplished is through NACCHO’s Food Safety Toolkit, a repository of information, data, and projects from across the country on food safety.

    Sep 02, 2020 | Amy Chang

    Food Safety & Inspection, Hazards & Health Effects

    FDA Warning about Health Risks of Contaminated Illegal Synthetic Cannabinoid Products

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a warning about severe illnesses and deaths resulting from the use of synthetic cannabinoid (marijuana) products that have been contaminated with brodifacoum, a very long-acting anticoagulant commonly used in rat poison. These unapproved products are being sold in convenience stores and gas stations as substitutes for marijuana under […]

    Aug 06, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Food Safety & Inspection

    Regulating Marijuana Edibles

    The federal government still considers marijuana an illegal, controlled substance, so the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not play a role in setting standards for any marijuana products, including medical marijuana and edible marijuana. Now it’s up to individual states to regulate these products. Read more in Food Safety News.

    May 10, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Webinar, Food Safety & Inspection

    Webinar Recording: Development of Standards for Cannabis-Infused Products

    ASTM is taking the lead to develop standards related to cannabis and cannabis-infused products.  Hear from ASTM Committee D37 on Cannabis on what ASTM is doing to develop cannabis standards, what areas they are developing cannabis standards in, timeline expected, and how you can get involved.  You will also hear from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) […]

    Feb 27, 2018 | Amy Chang

    National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week 2018: Shatter the Myths about Drugs and Alcohol

    On January 22-28, the National Institute on Drug Abuse and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse will be hosting their annual National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW)! Taking part in National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is a great opportunity for your local health department to reach teens and shatter the myths about drug abuse […]

    Jan 15, 2018 | Andrea Grenadier

    Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence Spring Newsletter

    The Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence have just released the spring edition of their newsletter, Centered on Food Safety. The newsletter includes: Video training opportunities Recently published needs assessment results New case study on marijuana edibles Spotlight on the University of Georgia’s Center for Food Safety Upcoming conferences And Ways to Connect with the Centers […]

    Jul 19, 2017 | Amy Chang

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    Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve Vaccine Access, Education,...

    NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...

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    Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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    The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance (BLOC COVID-19+)...

    Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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