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What is Environmental Health?
Joseph A. Salvato states in his popular book Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, that Environmental Health is The systematic development, promotion, and conduct of measures which modify or otherwise control those external factors in the indoor and outdoor environment which might cause illness, disability or discomfort through interaction with the human system.
An Environmental Health Specialist is a public health professional who protects public health from detrimental conditions in the environment through education, consultation, collaboration, and enforcement of environmental health regulations. Environmental Health Specialists are college graduates with training in environmental health, public health, sanitary science, or one of the physical sciences. An Environmental Health Specialist works with other professionals in their community to provide a safe and healthy environment.
Environmental Health Programs May Include
Onsite Wastewater Systems (Septic Systems)
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Environmental Health Planning
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Food Protection
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Hazardous and Solid Waste
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Drinking Water
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Air Quality
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Institutions (Schools, Childcare Centers, Jails, and Camps)
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Swimming Pools
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Tattoos and Body Piercing
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Zoonotic Diseases (West Nile Virus, Plague, Relapsing Fever, HantaVirus, etc.)
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Animal Feeding Operations
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Land Applications
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Disaster Sanitation/Emergency Response
What is CEHA?
CEHA was established in 1947 as the Rocky Mountain Section of the National Association of Sanitarians and enjoys an outstanding reputation statewide as an innovative, progressive organization dedicated to advancing the cause of general, professional or technical environmental health.
The Colorado Environmental Health Association is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible.
Why Should I Become a Member of CEHA?
CEHA offers educational seminars throughout the year to keep you informed on current issues in the profession. Seminars feature local and national speakers. The Association coordinates an annual educational conference designed to update membership on current trends in environmental health and to provide personal enrichment. Through CEHA you have the opportunity to meet other environmental health professionals from across the state. Scholarship opportunities funded by CEHA are available for students attending Colorado State University and studying environmental health.
CEHA is active in Colorado state legislation concerning environmental health programs, topics and concerns.
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CEHA publishes a quarterly newsletter to help you stay current on the latest environmental health issues and happenings within the Association.
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CEHA is an affiliate of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), giving you the opportunity to participate in a national organization with international membership.
Most importantly, you have the ability to set the direction of the Association and the environmental health profession in Colorado though your participation in CEHA.
Who is a Member of CEHA?
CEHA is open to anyone employed in an environmental health position; student working toward a degree in environmental health (associate membership); and corporation, business or associations with an interest in environmental health.
CEHA is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Association. Download our tax-exempt letter.
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