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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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ATSDR - Safeguarding Communities from Harmful Chemicals: A Five-Part Webinar Series
The American Public Health Association and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are proud to co-sponsor a five-part webinar series highlighting the vital work of the ATSDR. The series explores the Agency's role as an integral partner in: determining chemical threats; supporting communities with their environmental health concerns; protecting children and vulnerable populations; and supporting the specific needs of Native Tribes.
Part 2 – ATSDR: Supporting Communities with Tools and Resources
Tuesday May 19, 1:30–2:30 p.m. EDT
Welcome back to the series! In our second webinar, Supporting Communities with Tools and Resources, you’ll learn about resources and support provided by ATSDR to communities that are concerned about chemicals in their environment. Don’t miss this one! Register Today.
Welcome and Moderator:
Swannie Jett, DrPH
health officer, Florida Department of Health in Seminole County,
president-elect, National Association of County and City Health Officials
Presenters:
Lora Werner, MPH,
regional director, Region 3 Office,
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Kyle Schmeck, MS,
director of Water Quality Management,
Montgomery County Health Department, Pennsylvania
Bob Adams, co-chair, Bo-Rit Community Advisory Group
If you missed Part 1 of the series, Introducing ATSDR, the recording is at APHA’s website.
This webinar was funded through cooperative agreement U38OT000131 between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Public Health Association. The contents of this webinar are solely the responsibility of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the official views of the American Public Health Association or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
