Journal of Environmental Health back issues from March 2008:
The problem of invisibility--fees edition.(President's Message)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Under the rubric of the "invisible-profession" issue that I have been taking as my theme in these columns, the subject of finances and fees may not at first appear to be pertinent. The connection is that, as I aimed to establish in my first few columns, the general public and elected ...
National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) 72nd Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition.(Conference news)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Tucson, Arizona Desert beauty. Mountain views. The perfect place to explore new vistas in environmental health. Sunday, June 22-Wednesday, June 25, 2008 ENJOY TUCSON Desert beauty. Mountain views. The perfect ...
Shipshape: sanitation inspections on cruise ships, 1990-2005, Vessel Sanitation Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.(FEATURES)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Background In 1975, the then-Sanitation and Vector Control Activity (now the Vessel Sanitation Program [VSP]) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began surveillance for enteric diseases aboard passenger cruise ships. It did so in response to widespread ...
Determination of the feasibility of using a portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer in the field for measurement of lead content of sieved soil.(FEATURES)(Report)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Introduction The goal of our study was to determine the practicality of using the portable XRF analyzer in the field for analysis of sieved soil for lead. The study used a modified version of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Method 6200 sampling protocol; we ...
Survival and growth of foodborne microorganisms in processed and individually wrapped cheese slices.(FEATURES)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Introduction For several years, the term "potentially hazardous foods" meant that a food product had a pH greater than 4.6, a water activity ([a.sub.w]) greater than 0.85, and the ability to support the "rapid and progressive growth of foodborne pathogens." In the 2005 version ...
NEHA position regarding the sale or distribution of raw milk.(NEHA News)(National Environmental Health Association)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Adopted January 28, 2008 Editor's Note: The NEHA Board of Directors recently adopted this position in opposition to any legislation that would allow the sale or distribution of raw, unpasteurized milk to the consumer. NEHA strongly supports pasteurization before sale to the ...
Antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli isolated in wastewater and sludge from poultry slaughterhouse wastewater plants.(INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES)(Report)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Introduction Escherichia coli is a major pathogen of widespread importance in commercially produced poultry, contributing significantly to economic losses in both chickens and turkeys (Gross, 1994) and, simultaneously, an important commensal bacteria that inhabits the ...
A novel technology to improve drinking water quality using natural treatment methods in rural Tanzania.(INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES)(Report)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Introduction Provision of clean and safe water in rural areas is a great challenge for the developing countries of the world since most communities rely on poor traditional sources that often provide unsafe domestic water. It is estimated that world over, about three million ...
Survival and growth of foodborne microorganisms in processed and individually wrapped cheese slices.(Practical Stuff!)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * For several years, the term "potentially hazardous foods" described food products that had -- a pH greater than 4.6, -- a water activity ([a.sub.w]) greater than 0.85, and -- the ability to support the "rapid and progressive growth of foodborne ...
Antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli isolated in wastewater and sludge from poultry slaughterhouse wastewater plants.(Practical Stuff!)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Escherichia coli is a major pathogen in commercially produced poultry. * It contributes significantly to economic losses in both chickens and turkeys. * It also inhabits the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals. * Surveillance of antimicrobial ...
Ship shape: sanitation inspections on cruise ships, 1990-2005, Vessel Sanitation Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.(Library Corner)(Sound recording review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Inspections conducted by the Vessel Sanitation Program evaluate sanitation performance in six major categories: disease reporting, potable-water maintenance and distribution, swimming pools and spas, food safety and handling, medical-log maintenance and reporting, and environmental health ...
Letters to the Editor.(Letter to the editor)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Dear Editor: The November issue of the Journal recognized the association's 25-year members. It was a pleasure to see all the notable names on that list. Many have served the organization in leadership and professional capacities. I've had the great fortune to have met and ...
The Invisible Sanitarian.(Poem)
Mar 01, 2008 ... <Pre> The Invisible Sanitarian Standing between you and the cutting edge of cross-contamination Is The Invisible Sanitarian! Long hours well spent testing amounts of lead in toys Or measuring a rollercoaster's noise. Did that skimmer filter drool in the school pool? And ...
Featured article Quiz #5: "determination of the feasibility of using a portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer in the field for measuring the lead content of sieved soil".(JEH Quiz)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Available to NEHA members only, the JEH Quiz, offered six times per calendar year through the Journal of Environmental Health, is a convenient tool for self-assessment and an easily accessible means to accumulate continuing-education (CE) credits toward maintaining your NEHA credentials. ...
Web-based resources for environmental public health practitioners.(Environmental Health Services Branch)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Editor's note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the profession. In pursuit of these goals, we are featuring a column from the Environmental Health Services Branch (EHSB) of the Centers for Disease Control and ...
U.S. EPA's indoor air quality programs and CARE.(Community Action for a Renewed Environment Program)(Environmental Protection Agency, Community Action for a Renewed Environment)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Editor's note: As part of our effort to highlight innovative approaches to improving the environment and the health of communities, the Journal is featuring a bimonthly column from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (U.S. EPAs) new Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) ...
Groundwater awareness: a matter of public health.(EH Update)
Mar 01, 2008; ... People who own a private, household well are their own water system managers. So when it comes to ensuring a safe water supply, it's important for these homeowners to know the basics about well construction, maintenance, and water quality. Public health authorities such as ...
A machine's eye view of poultry and produce.(EH Update)
Mar 01, 2008 ... At the Instrumentation and Sensing Laboratory (ILS) of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Beltsville, Maryland, a team of scientists is designing portable inspection devices. Led by YudRen Chen, the team includes biophysicist Moon Kim, agricultural engineer Kuanglin Chao, and ...
FSIS newsletter for small businesses.(Environmental Health-'Net)(Food Safety and Inspection Service)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Newsletters/index.asp The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched Small Plant News, a monthly newsletter for owners and operators of small and very small establishments that ...
Food and defense self-assessment tools.(Environmental Health-'Net)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/defguids.html In 2003, the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) issued the Food and Cosmetic Security Preventive Measures Guidance, which consists of five separate guidance documents designed to ...
Information on lead in toys.(Environmental Health-'Net)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... www.healthytoys.org www.momsrising.org/NoToxicToys The Ecology Center and the Washington Toxics Coalition (WTC) have been testing children's toys for lead and other harmful chemicals. Experts at WTC test the toys by using an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer to look ...
New seminars to explore the role of clinical detoxification in combating serious illness.(Products & Services)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Metagenics, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of science-based medical foods and nutraceuticals sold to health care practitioners worldwide, is offering a new seminar: "Environmental Toxins on the Attack." The seminar will explore the role of clinical detoxification in improving clinical ...
NSF International receives Company of the Year award.(Products & Services)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Ann Arbor Business Review recently named NSF International the 2007 Company of the Year. NSF is a not-for-profit testing and certification organization committed to providing public health protection worldwide. This year, NSF acquired two companies in the United Kingdom--CMi ...
Mel Knight, R.E.H.S.(NEHA Second Vice Presidential Candidate Profile)
Mar 01, 2008 ... In June of 2008, Mel Knight will become 2nd Vice-President of the National Environmental Health Association and he will assume the NEHA Presidency in 2011. Mel was the only candidate nominated through NEHA's established process which concluded at the 2007 NEHA AEC in Atlantic City. Mel has ...
Special NEHA members.(National Environmental Health Association)(Directory)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Sustaining Members Advanced Drainage Systems David Martin www.ads-pipe.com Allegheny Cnty Health Dept. Mike Diskin, R.S. www.county.allegheny.pa.us/ American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) Gary P ...
Special listing.(Directory)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Board of Directors includes NEHA's nationally elected officers and regional vice presidents. Affiliate presidents (or appointed representatives) comprise the Council of Delegates. Technical section chairpersons, the executive director and all past presidents of the association are ex ...
Calendar.(Calendar)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Upcoming NEHA Conferences June 22-25: Tucson, Arizona. July 21-24, 2009: Atlanta, Georgia. June 5-9, 2010: Albuquerque, New Mexico NEHA Affiliate and Regional Listings Idaho March 3-5: "Annual Educational Conference," ...
The Tucson AEC--like no other.(Managing Editor's Desk)(Editorial)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Last December, I had the pleasure of attending two seasonal concerts--one performed by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) and the other performed by Mannheim Steamroller. I don't listen to much Christmas music anymore. But in listening to these performances and discovering how pleasingly ...