Greener Idaho
We are very excited to have an ongoing area on our Web site for environmental health in our state. Each month we will have new, interesting topics to educate and help us advocate for improved environmental health. We encourage each of you to submit news, information and links for possible inclusion in the Greener Idaho section. We would like to see participation from all areas of the state, work places - hospitals, schools, clinics, rural and urban areas, education, research and practice. For information on how to submit, please review and follow the Greener Idaho Submissions Guidelines. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Ingrid Brudenell, Greener Idaho Editor, at ibruden@boisestate.edu.
Current Topics
Housing Health for the Elderly: Assessing Harm Inside the Home - by Christina Bobek, BA, RN
RNs and a Greener Idaho Educational Series Online educational modules available to INA members focusing on Land, Water, Air and the Workplace in relation to RNs and a Greener Idaho.
RNs and a Greener Idaho Member Survey Results View results of the recent INA member survey. INA members responded at an outstanding rate of 40%, providing valuable information to help develop the online RNs and a Greener Idaho Educational Series.
Health Homes Tips: Time to Clean Green - Cleaning might be a chore, but it doesn't have to be toxic, too! Safer products and practices are available and easy. Why not go green when you clean? Your family's health is (naturally) worth it.
How Safe is Your Cell Phone? You already do your best to eat safe and organic foods, live greener, and reduce toxins from your personal care products, but is your cell phone radiation putting you at risk? EWG has brought to light important new science showing potential health risks linked to long-term cell phone use. Now, with Environmental Working Group's (EWG) new Cell Phone Radiation Guide you can check your cell phone's radiation ranking and learn how to use it wisely.
Environmental Health CEs - Fish Facts for Health Professionals is a collaborative effort between environmental, medical and nursing experts from across the country to develop an educational series for busy professionals about the risks and benefits of fish consumption. The full program of educational media modules, workbook, and registration for CEUs can be found at www.fish-facts.org.
CDC’s Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals
Health Community Speaks Out About Climate Change: Implications for U.S. States and the Nation
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Topic Archive
November 2009
APHA Meeting Notes: "Water and Public Health"
September 2009
Safe School Supplies
June 2009
Graduating Seniors Lead Recycling Project
Radon: A Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
“Runs Better Unleaded”: Theme from the Idaho Public Education Campaign on Preventing Lead Exposures in Children
Mulvaney Medical Office Building Combines Environmental Stewardship, Healing Environment
March 2009
Alliance of Nurses for a Healthy Environment (ANHE)
January 2009
Health Care Without Harm
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