| The Idaho Environmental Health Association publishes a monthly E-News Bulletin for members, conference attendees, business partners and others interested in the field of environmental health. For more association news, visit our website at www.idahoenvironmentalhealth.org. |
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What is the National Environmental
Public Health Tracking Network?
The National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network) is a system of integrated health, exposure, and hazard information and data from a variety of national, state, and city sources.
On the Tracking Network, you can view maps, tables, and charts with data about:
- chemicals and other substances found in the environment
- some chronic diseases and conditions
- the area where you live
Learn more about the Tracking Network |
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Public Health Law Network Offers Legal Technical Assistance, Educational Resources
The Public Health Law Network can help environmental health professionals develop, implement and enforce laws to solve public health challenges. The Network connects with legal experts to provide support on a wide range of topics, from health reform and health information data sharing to emergency legal preparedness and response, environmental public health and more.
The Network provides a platform to connect those committed to applying the law to improve public health, with the goal of building a bank of experts and users who can share their knowledge and experiences with each other.
Working together with experts across the country, the Network is organized by regions in order to provide dedicated support to all areas of the United States. The Northern Region, located at the Public Health Law Center at William Mitchell College of Law, serves Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, along with five midwestern states. In addition to serving as the Northern Region, the College is also the National Coordinating Center for the Network. To access technical assistance and training or to join the Network, visit www.publichealthlawnetwork.org or call 651-695-7749. |
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EPHLI Accepting Applications
NEW! The Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute (EPHLI) is accepting applications for their class of 2011-2012. EPHLI is a is a one-year program of seminars and workshops, special projects, and individual study to enhance the leadership capabilities of state and local environmental public health specialists. Applications will be accepted until 10/31/10. Click to view the application details.
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Want to see more local and regional Environmental Health news covered in the E-News Bulletin? Send your articles and annoucements to idahoenvirohealth@yahoo.com. We'd love to dedicate pages on the website to happenings in the three areas of the state, as well as committee activities. |
