Pillars of Governmental Environmental Public Health

This comprehensive guide provides evidence-based recommendations for building and sustaining effective environmental public health (EPH) programs at the local level. Developed through extensive research with hundreds of EPH professionals across 45 states, this framework identifies 11 core EPH programs essential for protecting community health—from food safety and water quality to lead prevention and emergency preparedness.

Key Features:

• Scalable guidelines adaptable to jurisdictions of any size
• Specific recommendations for staffing, education, equipment, and outcome measures
• Real-world insights from EPH professionals nationwide
• Secondary program guidance for climate health, air quality, healthy homes, and hazardous materials

Whether you're an EPH director seeking to strengthen existing programs, a manager advocating for resources, or a policymaker working to support public health infrastructure, this guide offers practical benchmarks and strategies to enhance environmental health services in your community.

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