Category: National Center for Environmental Health
Welcome to CDC’s NCEH/ATSDR Clear Writing Hub!
Part 2: Training and Advocacy Everybody Writes Are you a writer? Most people would quickly answer, “No!” But think about it: do you ever write any of the following? Emails or texts Complaint letters Teacher notes Condolence notes Social media posts or comments Job reports If you regularly use these common methods of communication, aren’t Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentWelcome to CDC’s NCEH/ATSDR Clear Writing Hub!
CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have long been your sources for the latest in environmental health news and information. But now they are your source for clear writing support as well! Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentHow much do you know about environmental health?
How much do you know about environmental health? We’re back for another round of testing your knowledge about environmental health! Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsStaying Healthy on a Cruise
The Garcia family* just booked a cruise to celebrate the college graduation of their son Angelo, and they want to make sure to have the best time possible. Mom, Tricia, has booked excursions and is double-checking her packing list to ensure they have plenty of sunscreen and clothes for their activities. Tricia excitedly shared their Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentSafer Well Water through Stronger Public Health Programs
In a county where 42% of the residents rely on drinking water from unregulated sources, primarily private wells, educating residents on protecting their drinking water sources is a big job. Such is the case in Gaston County, North Carolina, where arsenic, manganese, and E. coli and total coliform bacteria threaten to contaminate wells, compromising the Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentEnvironmental Public Health Quiz
How much do you know about environmental health? Can your environment make you sick? You may immediately think of illnesses caused by exposure to harmful substances like lead or carbon monoxide. But have you considered environmental health threats like food-borne illnesses or loud noises? When you think about it, harmful exposures anywhere in your environment Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentMeet Dr. Victor R. De Jesús, Chief of the Volatile Organic Compounds Laboratory at CDC
Personal History and Education Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Victor De Jesús moved to the mainland after high school to pursue an education in chemistry, landing in Wisconsin. The brutal winter proved too much for him, so he returned to Puerto Rico where he completed undergraduate studies in chemistry at the Universidad Interamericana Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentCDC’s Climate and Health Program Celebrating 10 Years
CDC’s Climate and Health Program is celebrating 10 years of supporting state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies as they prepare for the continuing health impacts of a changing climate. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentCDC’s National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program Celebrates 10 Years
CDC’s Environmental Public Health Tracking Program began with the idea that health and environmental problems are not always separate issues with unrelated solutions. Though the program began in 2002, the actual online Environmental Public Health Tracking Network launched in 2009. For the past 10 years, the Tracking Network has helped paint a clear picture of Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentOctober is National Protect Your Hearing Month – #NPYHM
Did you know that …? Repeated exposure to loud noise over the years can damage your hearing—long after exposure has stopped. This is just one of the many informative facts available on CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health’s new hearing loss website: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/default.html. Think you’re well aware of how to protect yourself? When it comes Read More >
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