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In reflecting on her time on the NEHA board, Carlton stated, “Serv- ing on the board has been a truly transformative experience. Unlike an aliate board, the national level is less about doing the day-to-day work and more about guiding the organization’s direction, trusting the talented sta to carry out the mission. It’s been incredible to connect with environmental health professionals from around the world—my network has grown beyond what I imagined. I’ve felt supported every step of the way and have made lifelong friends as a bonus!” Recently Launched: Pillars of Governmental Environmental Public Health We are excited to release our most comprehensive guide for build- ing and sustaining eective environmental public health programs at the local level. Developed with input from hundreds of profes- sionals across 45 states, our new guide, Pillars of Governmental Environmental Public Health, covers 11 core areas and oers scal- able, evidence-based strategies for communities of all sizes. The 11 core areas covered in the guide include: 1. Food safety and protection 2. Swimming pools and recreational water safety 3. Onsite wastewater 4. School safety and inspections 5. Early childcare and daycare 6. Zoonoses and vector control 7. Emergency preparedness 8. Potable water 9. Lead prevention 10. Body art 11. Non-school institutions and licensed establishments Key features of the guide include: • Scalable guidelines adaptable to jurisdictions of any size • Specific recommendations for stang, education, equipment, and outcome measures • Real-world insights from environmental public health profes- sionals nationwide • Secondary program guidance for climate health, air quality, healthy homes, and hazardous materials
Pillars of Governmental Environmental Public Health A Guide to Scalable Environmental Public Health Programs
Whether you are an environmental public health director seeking to strengthen existing programs, a manager advocat- ing for resources, or a policymaker working to support public health infrastructure, this guide oers practical benchmarks and strategies to enhance environmental health services in your community. You can download the guide at www.neha.org/ Pillars-of-Governmental-Environmental-Public-Health. You can also check out the article published in last month’s Jour- nal that explores the research done for this guide. Visit www.neha. org/July-August-2025 to access the article.
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