EHS Spotlight: RMSF Rodeo Project, Pool Code, IPM Blog

EHS Spotlight: RMSF Rodeo Project, Pool Code, IPM Blog

EHS Spotlight Features:

Onsite Wastewater Management Study;

RMSF Rodeo Project;

IPM Blog;

Conference for the Model Aquatic Health Code Website

Contributions to Enhancing the Public Health Perspective on Onsite Wastewater Management – Max Zarate-Bermudez describes a study to determine the rate of contaminants from conventional onsite wastewater systems in a coastal setting. This article is published in the July-August 2014 issue of the Journal of Environmental Health. 

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Rodeo Project – In 2012, CDC began working in Arizona to control Rocky Mountain spotted fever after an outbreak of the vectorborne disease. CDC’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases led the overall agency response, and EHS helped develop and implement an integrated pest management system to control the disease-transmitting ticks that were spread by the community's dogs.  

New Blog on Integrated Pest Management – Vince Radke talks about EHS’ integrated pest management program. EHS works with state and county health officials to control pests in restaurants. Information these officials learn through EHS’ programs is typically passed on to others in the restaurant industry.  

New Conference for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) Website - The CMAHC is a nonprofit organization created in 2014 to support and improve public health by promoting healthy and safe aquatic experiences for everyone. The CMAHC will serve as a national clearinghouse collecting input and advice on needed improvements to the MAHC. CDC views the CMAHC as a key partner in assuring that a broad array of input is collected to inform CDC on needed MAHC changes.  

Environmental Health Food Safety Tools - Foodborne illness is a significant problem in the United States, but addressing environmental causes can help prevent it. Explore CDC’s new environmental health tools.