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Be Water WiseReduce Your Water Footprint: Less Is More!... more Perchlorate in Baby Formula Fact Sheet
This fact sheet answers questions about CDC’s recent study of perchlorate in infant formula... more Tracks2009
CDC’s National Tracking Conference ...more Winter Weather
Stay Safe and Healthy...more CLEH Summer Internship
NCEH/ATSDR will offer a 10-week summer internship for undergraduate students in Environmental Science/Studies and related fields...more Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Hazardous Chemical Incidents in Schools --- United States, 2002--2007 ...more Wildfires
Learn how to stay safe when wildfires are a threat...more AJPM special issue on climate change [external link]
American Journal of Preventive Medicine examines global climate change and public health in November 2008 special issue, including five free full-text articles ....more Epi Info/ ENA software
This free software makes the analysis of nutrition and mortality data easy...more Asbestos Report
The Summary Report: Exposure to asbestos-containing vermiculite from Libby, Montana, at 28 processing sites in the United States...more National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
"Let's Wipe Out Lead Poisoning–Renovate Right!" - October 19-25, 2008...more Healthy Housing Inspection Manual
The Healthy Housing Inspection Manual introduces the elements of an all-inclusive home inspection...more Melamine Contamination
Melamine in Food Products Manufactured in China...more Hurricanes
To protect your health and safety, learn more about preparing for hurricanes...more Floods
Protect yourself and your family from the dangers of flooding...more EPHLI
Applications for fifth cohort will be accepted until October 31, 2008...more CDC Releases Reports on Formaldehyde Tests of Trailers
CDC releases two studies from its work related to assessing the levels of formaldehyde in the indoor air of travel trailers...more Lead in Artificial Turf
High lead levels found in worn artificial turf...more Emergency Health and Nutrition Toolkit
Created by CDC and Save the Children, this toolkit is designed to help staff more rapidly address health and nutrition needs of communities affected by crisis...more FEMA Trailers
CDC conducts Assessment of Health Complaints Among Children Living in FEMA Temporary Housing Units in Hancock County, MS...more Tornadoes
Take care of your family and your home before, during and after a tornado...more Floods
Protect yourself and your family from the dangers of flooding...more Healthy Cruises
Tips for healthy cruising...more FEMA Trailer Study
FEMA study details preliminary findings related to formaldehyde levels in trailers of Gulf Coast residents...more Tornadoes
Take care of your family and your home before, during and after a tornado...more Presentations and Graduation
CDC Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute Class of 2007–2008 (February 26, 2008)...more CLEH Summer Internship
NCEH/ATSDR will offer a 10-week summer internship for undergraduate students in Environmental Science/Studies and related fields...more Winter Weather
Don't let winter leave you cold...more Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Report: more deaths from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in January, adults ≥65 years old...more FEMA Trailers
Testing Air Quality in FEMA Trailers...more Extreme Cold
Stay healthy and safe in extreme winter weather...more Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Prevent CO Poisoning after an Ice Storm...more Climate Change
CDC is preparing for the potential health issues that may be associated with changes in climate...more Revitalization of Environmental Health Services
CDC’s National Strategy to Revitalize Environmental Public Health Services...more New Lead Report
Findings on Blood Lead Levels in Children...more Wildfires
Learn how to stay safe when wildfires are a threat...more National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 21-27, 2007. Protect our children - our most valuable resource...more Tracking 101
The CDC has developed an environmental public health tracking course for environmental public health professionals...more EPHLI
Applications are being accepted for the fourth cohort of CDC’s Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute (EPHLI) until October 31, 2007...more Lead Poisoning
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention...more Polonium-210
Possible Drinking Water Contamination in Fallon, Nevada...more Formaldehyde-related Health Concerns
Learn more about formaldehyde, where it comes from, and how it may affect your health...more EPA-CDC/ATSDR Collaborate
CDC/ATSDR and EPA will collaborate on a new initiative aimed at helping communities strengthen their capacity to identify and address environment health issues...more Asbestos and Health
Learn about how people are exposed to asbestos and how to protect yourself...more CDC Policy on Climate Change and Public Health
CDC leads efforts to anticipate the health effects of climate change...more Extreme Heat
Cool tips for beating the heat...more NEPH Conference Presentations
Your chance to access and view the 2006 National Environmental Public Health (NEPH) Conference presentations in streaming video or podcast... more Lead in Toys
Jewelry and toys containing lead can be hazardous to children. Learn about preventing lead poisoning in children...more Floods
Protect yourself and your family from the dangers of flooding...more Tornadoes
Take care of your family and your home before, during and after a tornado...more Asthma Awareness
Aim to Be Symptom Free. Learn more about how to control asthma...more Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health
The PACE EH process evaluation includes recommendations for community environmental health assessment activities...more [PDF, 848KB] Carbon Monoxide Detectors
This weekend remember to check or change the batteries in your CO detectors when you set your clocks forward...more 2006 National Environmental Public Health Conference
Workshop abstracts and transcripts of plenary sessions now available...more Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
When the power goes out, think twice before using generators or grills for heating or cooking...more Information Regarding Polonium-210
Information about polonium-210 in recent UK events and exposure treatment guidance for clinicians and health departments...more 2006 National Environmental Public Health Conference
This year’s conference theme is “Advancing Environmental Public Health: Science, Practice, New Frontiers”...more Tsunamis
Learn more about protecting your health after a tsunami...more Winter Home Heating Hazards
CDC and CPSC Warn of Winter Home Heating Hazards Remind Consumers to Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries...more National Lead Poisoning Prevention
Learn more about this preventable children’s environmental health hazard...more Newborn Screening Awareness Month
September is National Newborn Screening Awareness Month… learn more about CDC’s efforts in this area...more VX Hydrolysate Treatment Report
CDC’s report about the revised Army-DuPont plan for off-site treatment of caustic VX hydrolysate presented to Congress...more Register Now: TRACKS 2006
Online registration and online abstract submission forms for the National Tracking Conference now available... more
Extreme Heat
Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Learn to keep cool in hot temperatures...more
Mold After a Disaster
After natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, excess moisture and standing water contribute to the growth of mold in homes and other buildings...more Floods
Protect yourself and your family from the dangers of flooding...more CDC Supports EMAC
States can receive disaster assistance from other states quickly and efficiently through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)...more World Asthma Day
Aim to Be Symptom Free. Learn more about how to control asthma...more National Drinking Water Week
Learn about the wonder and importance of water. To see what NCEH is doing to help ensure we all have safe drinking water... more Lead Poisoning
This Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Dispatch details the case of a child who died as a result of lead poisoning after ingesting a small metallic charm...more Save the Date
The seventh National Environmental Public Health Conference will be held from December 4th - 6th...more Cruise Ships
Cruising Tips, Inspection Scores, Frequently asked questions, Facts about Noroviruses...more Winter Weather
Don't let winter leave you cold...more Hurricane Katrina
Latest environmental health information, including CDC Mold Report: Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita...more Keep it Cool
Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Learn to keep cool in hot temperatures...more Asthma
Learn more about how to be symptom free...more Tracking
Accessing environmental public health data from vision to reality...more VX Report
CDC's review of the U.S. Army proposal for caustic VX hydrolysate transportation, treatment, and discharge…more CDC Report Finds Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Highest During Cold Weather
Carbon monoxide exposures and poisonings occur more often during the fall and winter, when people are more likely to use gas furnaces and heaters…more Tsunamis
Tsunamis such as those that recently hit South Asia can have serious public health consequences...more Winter Weather
Don't let winter leave you cold...more Satellite Broadcast and Webcast:
Feb. 3, 2005, 1-2 pm EST
The Role of Public Health in a Nuclear or Radiological Terrorist Incident Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors
The Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors is an all-hazards reference tool for health professionals who are responsible for initiating the public health response during the first 24 hours (i.e., the acute phase) of an emergency or disaster...more International Emergency and Refugee Health - Darfur
The continuing crisis in Darfur puts 1.6 million Sudanese at risk of illness and possibly death during the next three months...more Hurricane Recovery
To protect your health and safety, learn more about preparing for hurricanes ...more Floods
Here are some basic facts to remember for protection during a flood and in its aftermath...more Office of Global Health
The Office of Global Health (OGH) at NCEH/ATSDR is proud to announce the redesigned and updated OGH website. By following the link, you will be able to access information about NCEH/ATSDR international activities and projects, Global Health Priorities, Global Environmental Health, and related links to partners and international organizations. Lead and Water
CDC has updated some Questions and Answers about lead in tap water. Dr. Henry Falk has been appointed as the new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Environmental Health and will continue as assistant administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. ... more Winning with Asthma! - Fourth National Asthma Conference
Call for abstracts: The Conference Planning Committee is soliciting abstracts for the conference held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel, from April 14-16, 2004 ...more Radiation Emergencies - Learn how to prepare for and respond to a radiation emergency. Prevent Heat-Related Illness and Death.
Heat-related illness is serious but preventable. Learn about the signs and symptoms and how to prevent it. Designing and Building Healthy Places
This new web site was developed by NCEH along with the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, and the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The site discusses the public health implications of the interactions between people and the built environment. Waterborne Disease and Acts of Water Terrorism: The New Role of the Physician as Front-line Responder
Wednesday, June 4, 2003, Washington, DC
More info: http://www.acpm.org/waterbornediseaseconference.htm CDC to award funds for a Public Health Laboratory Biomonitoring Implementation Program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be awarding $5 million (subject to availability of funds) in cooperative agreements under Program Announcement 03034, Public Health Laboratory Biomonitoring Implementation Program. Ten awards are currently anticipated. The goal of this program is to allow selected recipients to implement and expand their state laboratory-based biomonitoring programs to assess human exposure to environmental toxicants, help prevent disease resulting from exposure to toxic substances, and determine estimates of "background" exposure to naturally occurring and industrial chemicals that have the potential to cause harm. This program allows for the implementation of the biomonitoring plans developed under Program Announcement 01072, Public Health Laboratory Biomonitoring Planning Grant. Information for Incoming EIS Officers 2003 Online Library For Gulf War-Related Medical Research
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs announce the launch of a centralized Internet site, known as Medsearch. The site is designed to provide Gulf War veterans, their families and members of the public easy access to Gulf War-related medical research. To access the Medsearch Web site, log onto
http://www.GulfLINK.osd.mil/medsearch CDC Awards Funds for Environmental Public Health Tracking
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken a significant step toward creating a national environmental public health tracking network by awarding $14.2 million in grants to 20 state and local health departments and three schools of public health. The goal of CDC's Environmental Public Health Tracking Program is to develop a standards-based environmental public health tracking network that allows direct electronic data reporting and linkage of health effect, exposure and hazard data, which can operate with other public health systems.
CDC Media Relations Press Release West Nile Virus: Avoid mosquito bites to avoid infection. Apply insect repellent (follow product label precautions), stay indoors at dawn and dusk, and wear long, loose clothing.
More information National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 20 - 26, 2002
Childhood lead poisoning is considered the most preventable environmental disease of young children but almost 1 million children have elevated blood lead levels. The national goal is to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in the United States by 2010.
More information Hanford Thyroid Disease Study Final Report Released "A Strategy to Revitalize Health Services in the United States"
We are pleased to present to you the draft document entitled A Strategy to Revitalize Environmental Health Services in the United States. This CDC strategy was developed in collaboration with several internal and external partners, including state and local health departments and schools of public health. World Asthma Day
May 7, 2002, marks the 4th annual celebration of World Asthma Day and the kickoff to Asthma and Allergy Month. This spotlight offers information on the burden of asthma and on ways to control it; CDC’s National Asthma Control Program, and resources for additional information. Enhancing Environmental Health Practice in the 21st Century:
This landmark broadcast on May 9, 1:00-2:30 p.m., includes presentations and interactive discussion on environmental health services. A Feasibility Study of the Health Consequences of Nuclear Weapons Tests
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