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Federal Agencies
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ATSDR |
Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry |
Telephone
(888) 42-ATSDR or (888) 422-8737 |
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EPA |
Environnemental Protection Agency |
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NCEH |
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http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/default.htm |
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NCHS |
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Telephone
(301) 458-4636 |
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NIEHS |
National
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences |
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NIOSH |
National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html Telephone (800) 35-NIOSH
or (800) 356-4674 Fax (513) 533-8573
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OSHA |
Occupational
Safety and Health Administration |
Telephone (800) 321-OSHA or (800) 321-6742 TTY (877) 889-5627 |
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Curriculum Guides
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Environmental Health and Nursing: The |
Developed for the |
http:// sis.nlm.nih.gov/Tox/ToxMiss.html Telephone (202)
806-7459 |
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Breast Cancer and the Environment |
Developed by Health Education and
Adult Literacy (HEAL) and published by World Education through a grant by
CDC. Provides curriculum
format with sample lessons. |
http://www.worlded.org/us/health/docs/bce/ World Education Boston, MA 02210 Telephone (617)
482-9485 Fax (617)
482-0617 |
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Tox-RAP |
TOXicology, Risk Assessment, and
Pollution (Tox-RAP) is a K-9 curriculum that utilizes the concepts of
toxicology and environmental health risk assessment to teach applied science.
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http://www.eohsi.rutgers.edu/rc The Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute Public Education and Risk Communication Division Telephone (732) 445-0200 |
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Training
Manual on Pediatric Environmental Health: Putting It Into Practice |
Tool to address education of health
professionals in childrens environmental health issues. |
http://www.cehn.org/cehn/trainingmanual/manual-front.html Childrens Environmental Health
Network Telephone (202) 543-4033 Fax (202) 543-8797 |
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Books and Journals
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Nursing,
Health, & the Environment: Strengthening the Relationship to Improve the
Publics Health |
This
is a report by the |
http://books.nap.edu/books/030905298X/html/index.html |
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Environmental
Health Perspectives |
Journal
by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Read abstracts on
line. Journal by subscription. |
http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/monthly.html |
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MSDS
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Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are designed to provide both workers and emergency
personnel with the proper procedures for handling or working with specific
substances. A MSDS will include
information such as physical data (melting point, boiling point, flash point
etc.), toxicity, health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, disposal,
protective equipment, and spill/leak procedures. These are of particular use
if a spill or other accident occurs. |
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Videotapes
and Other Multimedia Resources
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Health
and the Environment: Exploring Critical Connections |
This
four-part video series is designed by nurses, physicians, and environmental
science experts to explore the critical interrelationship of human health and
the environment. |
http://learn.uvm.edu/profprog/healthcare/products/health_env_video.html Telephone (800) 639-3188 |
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Environmental
Health: A Nursing |
An
edited video of a live satellite broadcast which addresses environmental
health issues, including obtaining an exposure history, strategies for
intervention and prevention, as well as related tools and resources to
integrate into areas of practice. It
is intended for nurses in all areas of practice as well as physicians and
other health care personnel. Copies can be requested via email
(as listed). |
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NIOSH
Pocket Guide |
The
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Healths (NIOSH) pocket guide
contains summary information on each chemicals physical properties, exposure
limits, exposure routes, symptoms, target organs, measurement methods,
personal protective equipment, respirator recommendations, and first aid. It
is now available on line. Complimentary copies of the CD-ROM publication can be obtained from
the NIOSH Publications Office. |
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0000.html#P NIOSH Publications Office Telephone (800) 35-NIOSH or (800)
356-4674 Fax (513) 533-8573 E-mail pubstaft@cdc.gov |
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GIS
in Public Health: Using Mapping and Spatial Analyses Technologies for Health
Protection |
This
video program provides information on essential Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) concepts and
terminology, spatial statistical analysis, issues regarding the use in public
health applications, and example applications in public health practice and
surveillance. Copies
can be requested via email (as listed). |
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EnviroDx |
EnviroDx
is a multimedia, case-focused, computer-based learning program on
environmental-related diseases. Targeted to physicians but it is a good
practice tool for nurses, too. |
http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/envirodx Epidemiology,
Environmental & Occupational Health Telephone
(609) 588-7456 Fax
(609) 588-7431 |
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Newsletters
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Environmental
Health News |
A monthly newsletter that is
distributed via the Internet. It contains up to date information on issues
such as: air quality, hazardous waste, current legislation, childrens
health, and water quality. |
Association of State and Territorial
Health Officials Telephone (202) 371-9090 Fax (202) 371-9797 |
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Public
Health and the Environment |
ATSDRs quarterly newsletter,
formerly known as Hazardous Substances and Public Health, is a source
of reliable and interesting health and environmental information. |
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/HSPH/hsphhome.html Public
Health and the Environment, ATSDR 1600 Telephone
(404) 498-0112 Fax (404) 498-0061 |
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Other Materials
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PREPARE Mnemonic Pocket Guide |
Developed under the direction of
ATDSR to fill a profound need to enhance the collection and documentation of
environmental health history in primary care settings. The mnemonic cues
nurses and other health care health providers to ask questions about a
patient's residence, past and present work history, neighborhood exposures,
hobbies, recreational activities and other essential points. Copies can be requested via email (as
listed). |
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CSEM |
Case Studies in Environmental
Medicine (CSEM) are a series of self-instructional publications designed to
increase the primary care provider's knowledge of hazardous substances in the
environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients.
CME, CNE, and CE credits are offered by ATSDR in support of this
series. The updated version of the Lead Toxicity Case Study is now
available online. |
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/ To request copies of ATSDR Case
Studies (Previous Editions): Continuing Education Coordinator Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry Division of Health Education and
Promotion, E-33 Telephone (404) 498-0727 |
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A
Quick Guide to Evaluating Environmental Exposures |
A pamphlet developed by ATSDR for
health care providers. Copies can be
requested via email (as listed). |
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National
Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals |
The report provides exposure
information about people participating in CDCs ongoing national survey of
the general |
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/dls/report CDC, Division of
Laboratory Services MS F-20 Telephone (866)
670-6052 |
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Childrens Health
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Hazardous
Waste Sites and Childrens Health Risks |
ATSDRs information on children and
exposures to lead, TCE, PCBs and other contaminants. Links
to other sites including activities for children and environment health. |
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/child/ochchildhlth.html Telephone
(404) 639-0700 or (888) 422-8737 |
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Farm
Safety 4 Just Kids |
The mission of Farm Safety 4 Just
Kids is to promote a safe farm environment to prevent health hazards,
injuries and fatalities to children and youth. |
Farm Safety 4 Just Kids Telephone (515) 758-2827 or (800)
423-5437 Fax
(515) 758-2517 |
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CEHN |
The Children's Environmental Health
Network (CEHN) is a national, multi-disciplinary project whose mission is to
protect the fetus and the child from environmental health hazards and promote
a healthy environment. |
http://www.cehn.org/cehn/index.html 110
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EPA
Office of Childrens Health Protection |
Information on Childrens Health and
the environment. |
Telephone
(877) 590-KIDS or (877) 590-5437 Fax
(202) 260-4103 |
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Specific Chemicals and Pollution Sources
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ATSDR ToxFAQsTM |
A series of summaries about hazardous
substances. Information for this series is excerpted from the ATSDR
Toxicological Profiles and Public Health Statements. Each fact sheet serves
as a quick and easy to understand guide. Answers are provided to the most
frequently asked questions (FAQs) about exposure to hazardous substances
found around hazardous waste sites and the effects of exposure on human
health. |
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaq.html Telephone
(888) 42-ATSDR or (888) 422-8737 |
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TOXNET
Databases |
National
Library of Medicine. A cluster of databases on toxicology, hazardous
chemicals, and related areas. |
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NPTN |
The
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN) provides nurses and
other health care professionals with science-based information related to
environmental health concerns associated with the use of pesticides. Specialists can assist nurses with risk
assessments, risk communication and exposure prevention activities. |
Telephone
(800) 858-7378 |
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Recognition
and Management of Pesticide Poisonings, 5th Edition, March 1999 |
This
edition covers about 1500 pesticide products in an easy-to-use format. The
first three chapters deal with background information - general principles in
the management of acute pesticide poisonings, taking an occupational and
environmental history, and resource listing (hotlines, web sites and
description of pertinent governmental and non-governmental organizations).
English and Spanish versions of the text are accessible on-line or a hard
copy can be ordered at the web site. |
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/safety/healthcare/handbook/handbook.htm |
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EDF
Scorecard |
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
scorecard is a user-friendly way to explore different chemicals and
investigate information about chemical releases in a city or community. Type
in your zip code to zoom in on the Superfund sites in your community. |
http://www.scorecard.org/community/index.tcl |
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EPA
Envirofacts Data Warehouse |
Retrieve
environmental information from EPA databases on air, chemicals, facilities,
grants/ funding, hazardous waste, risk management plans, Superfund, toxic
releases, water permits, drinking water contaminant occurrence, and others. |
http://www.epa.gov/enviro/index_java.html |
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Environmental Justice and Culture
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NTEC |
National
Tribal Environmental Councils (NTEC) member tribes are committed to the
preservation of tribal lands and to approaches that focus on sustaining
natural resources and preserving the ecological, recreational, economic,
aesthetic and, above all, spiritual values those resources embody. |
Telephone
(505) 242-2175 |
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National
Hispanic Indoor Air Quality Hotline |
Bilingual
operators will assist callers with questions about indoor air quality issues
and requests for radon test kits. |
Telephone
(800) 725-8312 |
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EPA Environmental Justice |
US
Environmental Protection Agencys environmental justice program related to
solid and hazardous waste. |
http://www.epa.gov/swerosps/ej/index.html |
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Other Helpful Sites
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AAOHN |
American
Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc (AAOHN) is the professional
association for registered nurses who provide on-the-job health care for
workers. |
Fax
(770) 455-7271 |
AOEC
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Association
of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) is a network of more than 60
clinics and more than 250 individuals committed to improving the practice of
occupational and environmental medicine through information sharing and
collaborative research. |
Telephone
(202) 347-4976 Fax
(202) 347-4950 |
NEETF
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National Environmental Education
& Training Foundations
(NEETF) mission is to help |
Telephone
(202) 833-2933 Fax (202) 261-6464 |
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EnviRN |
Nursing professionals can review
basic concepts including principals of toxicology, epidemiology,
environmental justice and more. In many instances, whole lectures and
PowerPoint slides are available slides for
presentations. |
Telephone (410) 706-4907 Fax (410) 706-0295 |
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EPA
Terminology |
Environmental Protection Agencys
list of environmental terminology. |
http://www.epa.gov/docs/OCEPAterms/ |
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NIFL |
The
National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is an independent federal organization
leading the national effort toward a fully literate America in the 21st century. |
1775 I Street, NW; Telephone (202) 233-2025 Fax (202) 233-2050 |
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Poison Control Centers |
Select
a state on the web site to find the certified
poison control center(s) in that state. Poison control centers have
access to information on health effects associated with environmental hazards
and contaminants. |
http://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/Art.asp?li=USA&d=308&cu=16583&w=0&ArticleKey=7450 |
Emergency
Response
at ATSDR
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ATSDR Emergency Response Teams are
available 24 hours a day, and are comprised of toxicologists, physicians, and
other scientists available to assist during an emergency involving hazardous
substances in the environment. |
Telephone (404) 498-0120
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Environmental
Health Policy Committee |
Coordinates policy development for
environmental health activities related to the mission of the U.S. Public
Health Service (PHS) and its agencies. |
http://www.health.gov/environment/ |
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Listservs
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EHN |
Environmental
Health Nursing (EHN) is a nursing listserv created to provide nurses a forum
to discuss emerging topics in environmental health and nursing, as well as
pose questions regarding environmental health. |
To subscribe, Send a message to the following email
address: Leave
the Subject line blank. In
the text or message area, type or cut and paste the following: subscribe
environmental-health-nursing First name Last Name Example: Subscribe
environmental-health-nursing Ann Jones |
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EnviRN
Mail-list |
Dedicated to supporting nursing
professionals seeking accurate, timely and credible scientific information on
environmental health and nursing. |
To subscribe, Send an email to minordomo@envirn.umaryland.edu
and put "subscribe eh-nurse" in the
subject line without the quotes. |
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Occup-Env-Med
Mail-list |
Provides
a forum for announcements, dissemination of text files and academic
discussion. The forum is designed to allow presentation of clinical
vignettes, synopses of new regulatory issues and reports of interesting items
from publications elsewhere (both the medical and the non-medical journals). |
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