Modernizing Data Systems in Environmental Public Health

Modernizing Data Systems in Environmental Public Health: A Blueprint for Action, published by the National Environmental Health Association, October 2025.


Acknowledgements
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Forward
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Contents
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Section 1: Introduction to Data Modernization and Environmental Health Informatics
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Section 2: Data Literacy and Foundational Skills
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Section 3: Core Principles of Data Modernization
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Section 4: Essential Tools and Technologies for Data Modernization
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Section 5: Lessons From the Field—Case Studies and Strategic Insights
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Section 6: Emerging Strategies and Technologies in Data Modernization
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Section 7: Charting the Path Forward: Strategic Guidance and the Road to Implementation
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Phase 1: Assessment and Planning
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Phase 2: Foundation Building
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Phase 3: Core Implementation
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Phase 4: Advanced Capabilities
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Phase 5: Optimization and Innovation
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Glossary of Terms
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Sources
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