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3 Reasons Why Handwashing Should Matter to You

Unseen woman washing her hands with soap in a sink.

Most of us are familiar with the parental-like voice in the back of our minds that helps guide our decision-making—asking us questions like, “Have you called your grandmother lately?” For many that voice serves as a gentle, yet constant reminder to wash our hands. Handwashing with soap and water is one of the most important Read More >

October 15, 2018 by David M. Berendes, PhD, MSPH, Epidemiologist2 Comments

Disease Outbreak, Environmental Health, Flu, General, natural disasters, preparedness, prevention, public health, response, Waterborne

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Educating Children After Hurricane Maria

In September 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria roared through the Caribbean just 12 days apart. The schools on St. Croix and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) did not re-open until October 24. Teachers talked about how many of the books and materials in their classrooms were moldy and how teachers and staff Read More >

January 17, 2018 by Malaika Washington, Lead Health Education Specialist, Division of Adolescent and School Health3 Comments

Environmental Health, natural disasters, public health, response

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National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 7-13, 2017): It Only Takes One!

As the saying goes, “all politics are local.” The same goes for hurricanes. A busy hurricane season is not just defined by the total number of hurricanes in a season, but rather if any hurricane hits your local community. It only takes one. This mantra provides the impetus every May for the National Oceanic and Read More >

May 8, 2017 by Douglas Hilderbrand, Dr. Ed RappaportLeave a comment

Environmental Health, General, preparedness, public health, response

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What’s in an environment?

Every year, more than 193 countries celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Earth Day reminds all of us of our personal and collective responsibility to preserve and protect the environment. Protecting the environment also helps us protect our health. The word “environment” means different things for different people. For some the environment is the natural Read More >

April 24, 2017 by Blog AdministratorLeave a comment

Environmental Health, public health

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How Much Radon is In Your Home?

Focus on Radon Chemical Element from the Mendeleev Periodic Table

January is National Radon Action Month. Protect your home and your family from this invisible health risk. Knowing how much radon is in your home could save your life. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. If you smoke and live in a home with high radon levels, you increase Read More >

January 23, 2017 by Blog AdministratorLeave a comment

Environmental Health, prevention, public health

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Tips on Cleaning Mold After a Flood

Returning to your home after a flood is a big part of getting your life back to normal. But you may be facing a new challenge: mold. What can you do to get rid of it? How do you get the mold out of your home and stay safe at the same time? CDC has Read More >

November 1, 2016 by Blog Administrator7 Comments

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