Journal of Environmental Health back issues from October 2008:
NEHA's Strategic thinking and why I'm smiling in spite of all the reported "doom & gloom".(President's Message)(National Environmental Health Association)(Speech)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Even with wars, inflation, recession, surging oil prices, terrorism, and all the other things that could make a person pessimistic, NEHA is a source of good news and optimism. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We talk about environmental health as being the "invisible ...
Arsenic exposure and childhood cancer--a systematic review of the literature.(FEATURES)(Report)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Introduction Arsenic has been shown to cause cancer in human beings via inhalation or ingestion (Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry, 2005). The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) (National Drinking Water Regulations, 2001) and the World Health ...
Outbreak of giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis associated with a neighborhood interactive water fountain--Florida, 2006.(FEATURES)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Introduction Exposure to recreational water resulted in more than 18,500 illnesses and 24 deaths in the United States from 1995 to 2004. Recreational water venues include swimming pools, wading pools, spas, waterslides, and interactive water fountains, and include both fresh and ...
A review of enteric outbreaks in Child Care Centers: effective infection control recommendations.(INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Introduction Mothers working outside of the home and subsidies for child care have resulted in an increasing demand for child care services. Approximately 25% of children are in daycare situations in North America and other developed regions (Bushnik, 2006; Japan External Trade ...
Estimated risks of water and saliva contamination by phthalate diffusion from plasticized polyvinyl chloride.(INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES)(Report)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Introduction In the 20th century, interest in polymers grew rapidly because of the wide range of applications of polymers in the plastic, rubber, fiber, adhesive, paint, and other industries. Plasticization is one of the most commonly used techniques for the manufacture of ...
Arsenic and bladder cancer: observations and suggestions.(Guest Commentary)(Report)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Introduction Traditionally, epidemiological studies focused on inorganic arsenic found in drinking water as a well-known risk factor for bladder cancer (Jankovic & Radosavljevic, 2007; Schoen Beck, Sharma, & Dube, 2004). Arsenic, however, is a ubiquitous element (Meliker, ...
NEHA presents indoor air quality tools for schools 2008 national symposium.(National Environmental Health Association)
Oct 01, 2008 ... The National Environmental Health Association, in cooperation with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), is offering a significant training opportunity for environmental health professionals working in city, county, or state health or environmental protection ...
Estimated risks of water and saliva contamination by phthalate diffusion from plasticized polyvinyl chloride.(Practical Stuff!)
Oct 01, 2008 ... This department, Practical Stuff! originated from you, our readers. Many of you have expressed to us that one of the main reasons you read the Journal of Environmental Health is to glean practical and useful information for your everyday work-related activities. In response to your ...
A Review of enteric outbreaks in child care centers: effective infection control recommendations.(Practical Stuff!)
Oct 01, 2008 ... * Child care environments facilitate the spread of enteric infections because of diapering, confined spaces, and children's unhygienic habits. * This study reviewed documented outbreaks of enteric illness in daycare centers (DCCs) to identify --infectious agents, ...
Arsenic exposure and childhood cancer--a systematic review of the literature and arsenic and bladder cancer: observations and suggestions.(Library Corner)(Fundamentals of Cancer Epidemiology, 2d ed.)(Handbook of Human Toxicology)(Principles and Practice of Toxicology in Public Health)(Book review)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Fundamentals of Cancer Epidemiology, Second Edition Philip C. Nasca and Harris Pastides (2008) Using a unique framework, Fundamentals of Cancer Epidemiology, Second Edition helps readers develop an in-depth understanding of the current body of knowledge on cancer. It ...
Outbreak of giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis associated with a neighborhood interactive water fountain--Florida, 2006.(Library Corner)(Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis)(Brief article)(Book review)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis Ronald Fayer (1997) Recognition of cryptosporidiosis and the organisms associated with it has evolved. What started as isolated observations of infections in animals grew to an examination of occasional pathogens in ...
A review of enteric outbreaks in childcare centers: effective infection control recommendations.(Library Corner)(Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, 18th ed.)(Essential Epidemiology: Principles and Applications)(Book review)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Control of Communicable Diseases Manual (18th Edition) Edited by David L. Heymann, M.D. (2004) The Control of Communicable Diseases Manual (CCDM) is periodically revised and republished to provide the most current information and recommendations for ...
Featured article quiz #2: "outbreak of giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis associated with a neighborhood interactive water fountain--Florida, 2006".(JEH Quiz)
Oct 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. ...
Healthy Housing Inspection Manual now available.(Environmental Health Services Branch)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Editor's note: This month's column features the preface from the newly released CDC/HUD Healthy Housing Inspection Manual. Request your CD-ROM copy of the manual by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO or sending an e-mail to cdcinfo@cdc.gov. As always, you comments are welcomed; please send them to ...
2007-2008 state environmental public health legislation.(Direct from NCSL)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Editor's note: The NEHA Government Affairs program has a long and productive association with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). The organizations have worked together on any number of legislative and policy areas that directly impact the environmental health profession ....
The future of children's environmental health: coping with global warming.(Briefings)
Oct 01, 2008; ... At the time of this writing--in June--large swaths of Iowa are under water. Thirty-six thousand people have been evacuated from their homes. Highways are closed. Sewage treatment plants are closed. Residents are being warned to avoid contact with floodwaters and make sure their tetanus ...
In Defense of Technicians.(Briefings)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Editor's note: From time to time, Briefings will present points of view on issues and controversies in the profession. These pieces do not represent official NEHA positions; they are intended to provoke thought and discussion. Readers are encouraged to respond, and we welcome letters to ...
Environmental health and land use planning: in search of a paradigm in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.(Briefings)
Oct 01, 2008 ... The Problem "You've literally got smokestack industries across the street or next door to somebody's home," George Schroeder told JEH. "We have industrial property next to and across the street from things like schools and community centers." Schroeder is ...
Underwriters Laboratories teams up with Air Quality Sciences to certify products for new ozone emission standards.(EH Update)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader of product safety testing and certification services, announced in August that it will partner with Air Quality Sciences, Inc. (AQS), an indoor air quality solutions provider for healthy indoor environments, to test and certify indoor air ...
The World Health Report.(EH Update)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2008 ... The World Health Report, first published in 1995, is the World Health Organization's (WHO's) leading publication. Each year the report combines an expert assessment of global health, including statistics relating to all countries, with a focus on a specific subject. The main purpose of the ...
WERF seeks research proposals on pathogen risk assessment.(EH Update)(Water Environment Research Foundation )
Oct 01, 2008 ... The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) is now accepting proposals for research that will lead to better risk assessment of pathogens in recreational waters. The research results will also support efforts to revise health-based recreational ambient water quality criteria under the ...
New guidelines for mosquito-borne disease outbreaks.(Environmental Health-'Net)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2008 ... The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) has created a new resource called "Before the Swarm: Guidelines for the Emergency Management of Mosquito-Borne Disease Outbreaks." Working in tight coordination with representatives from Centers for Disease Control and ...
Bisphenol a report.(Environmental Health-'Net)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2008 ... The Congressional Research Service recently released the report "Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects." BPA is used to produce certain types of plastic. Containers made of these plastics may expose people to small amounts of BPA in food and water. Some animal ...
Mass gatherings health report.(Environmental Health-'Net)
Oct 01, 2008 ... The majority staff of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security has released a report entitled, "Public Health, Safety, and Security for Mass Gatherings." Mass gatherings pose special challenges in terms of management and control, especially considering their value as ...
Meritech automates hand washing.(Products & Services)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Meritech has introduced five automated hand hygiene systems that remove microbial pathogens from gloved and bare hands. The heart of the systems is the patented rotating cylinders that safely, conveniently, and quickly--within just 10 seconds--clean hands using high-pressure, low-volume ...
Military hazardous material storage solutions feature fast setup and flexibility in relocating as needed.(Products & Services)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Military hazardous material storage units from Safety Storage, Inc. are designed to meet the fast setup and frequent relocations required by military operations. Compact, easy-to-ship, easy-to-set-up, prefabricated safety storage buildings provide security and protection for storing ...
ICM Controls offers ICM333 Head Pressure Control with dual temperature and pressure inputs.(Products & Services)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2008 ... ICM Controls Corporation, a leader in the manufacture and supply of electronic controls to the HVACR industry, announces the release of its ICM333 Head Pressure Control, with support for dual pressure or dual temperature inputs. The ICM333 is the latest addition to ICM's full line of ...
24-Hour and Traceable [R] 7-Day Controller.(Products & Services)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Control Company's 24-Hour and Traceable [R] 7-Day Controller units combine a controller and an eight-outlet strip in a single package. Controllers can turn on chemical, water, or air pumps as part of a sampling process; warm up instruments at preset times; and automate testing, heating, ...
Scrub Club announced as finalist for platinum PR News Award.(Member News)
Oct 01, 2008 ... NSF International announced that the Scrub Club (www.scrubclub.org) is a finalist for the prestigious platinum award from PR News. PR News will announce the winners of the platinum PR Awards in October in New York City. The Scrub Club is a fun, animated, and interactive Web site ...
Survey results: how green is your office?.(NEHA NEWS)
Oct 01, 2008 ... As the interest in global climate change, sustainability, and the environment increases, more and more organizations are adopting increasingly green practices. NEHA is no exception. So, we wanted to know just how much the green movement is impacting your department or agency. Well, you ...
Calendar.(Calendar)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Upcoming NEHA Conferences June 21-24, 2009: Atlanta, Georgia. June 5-9, 2010: Albuquerque, New Mexico NEHA Affiliate and Regional Listings California April 13-17, 2009 "58th Annual Educational Symposium," sponsored by CEHA, Hyatt ...
Special NEHA members.(National Environmental Health Association)
Oct 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)
Oct 01, 2008 ... National Officers President--Richard A. Pantages, R.E.H.S., 35522 Woodbridge Place, Fremont, CA 94536-3378. Phone: (510) 713-7767; e-mail: DickPantages@comcast.net President Elect--Welford C. Roberts, R.E.H.S./R.S., D.A.A.S., Ph.D., Environmental Health ScientistICF ...
72nd Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition in Tucson a huge success.(NEHA 2008 AEC & EXHIBITION)(Conference news)
Oct 01, 2008 ... From June 22 to June 25, 2008, over 1,200 environmental health and protection professionals converged on Tucson, Arizona, for NEHA's 72nd Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition. Attendees were able to take in the beauty and luxury of the resort surroundings while attending four ...
Awards & honors.
Oct 01, 2008 ... The awards ceremony kicked off to a fast start as the audience was treated to a special and enormously energetic hoop dance performance that was played out by a local Native American family. All in all, twelve different presenters combined to recognize over 73 different environmental ...
2008 Walter S. Mangold Award recipient.(Awards & Honors)
Oct 01, 2008; ... The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) is proud to present the 2008 Walter S. Mangold Award, its highest honor, to John M. Barry, Ph.D. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Environmental health professionals in his home state of North Carolina--and around the ...
2008 Walter F. Snyder Award recipient.(Awards & Honors)(Craig Shepherd )
Oct 01, 2008; ... NSF International (NSF) and NEHA recently announced that CAPT Craig A. Shepherd, R.S., M.P.H., D.A.A.S., is the recipient of the 2008 Walter F. Snyder Award. CAPT Shepherd was presented the award at NEHA's 72nd Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition in Tucson, Arizona, June 22-25, ...
Educational activities.
Oct 01, 2008 ... One hundred and seventy-seven sessions in 21 environmental health technical sections; expert speakers from local, state, and federal agencies; academia; private industry; Lecture Hall and Learning Laboratory programs, seven preconference workshops; credential review courses and exams; ...
Exhibition.
Oct 01, 2008 ... On the evening of Sunday, June 22, the Exhibition & Grand Opening Party opened to a flood of attendees anxious to visit with exhibitors about products, services, and solutions for their environmental health needs. The 2008 exhibition featured nearly 100 exhibit booths with companies and ...
Networking and social events.(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2008 ... The Tucson Golf Tournament NEHA's 21st annual conference golf tournament was played this year at the beautiful Westin LaPoloma Country Club. The official afternoon temperature reached 111 degrees! Anyone who can play outdoors during the hottest part of the day (1:00 p.m.-6:00 ...
NEHA 2008 AEC & Exhibition.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Grants & Sponsors NEHA received valuable financial support from the following organizations and gratefully acknowledges their contribution to the conference: Grants * Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health ...
Worrying about NEHA and the case for online learning.(Managing Editor's Desk)(National Environmental Health Association)
Oct 01, 2008; ... I joked with our board at its meeting in Tucson: I offered that if they really wanted to pin me with a "real-world"-based job title, they should change my title from CEO to CWO (Chief Worrying Officer). On a more serious note, I continued that when all is said and done, what NEHA really ...