The Department of Public Health, Bureau of Environmental Health’s Food Protection Program has issued an interpretation of the MA wholesale and retail regulations regarding the addition of cannabidiol (CBD) and certain hemp derivatives to food and consumer products. The document can be on found on …
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MEHA’s 2019 Emerging Professional Scholarship Recipients Selected
Lauren Kennedy and Kylee Sullivan have been selected as MEHA's 2019 Emerging Professionals. As awardees, Lauren will receive a scholarship to attend NEHA's 2019 Annual Education Conference (AEC) and Kylee will receive a scholarship to attend the 2019 Yankee Conference. Congratulations, Lauren and …
NEHA AEC Scholarship – Apply Now!
As you know, the National Environmental Health Association's 2019 Annual Education Conference (AEC) is coming up on July 9-11. MEHA is pleased to offer a scholarship to members on a competitive basis. The scholarship will cover all conference expenses, including travel, hotel, and conference …
NEHA Newsletter – March 2019
Click here to view NEHA's March 2019 e-newsletter! …
HD1055 An Act protecting the health and safety of people in restaurants
Click here to learn more about this bill. …
NEHA E-News – Nov. 2018
Click here to view NEHA's E-News, published in November 2018. …
Annual Seminar: May 16th, 2018 – Emerging Trends in Environmental Health
Join us to learn more about: Trends in spas: Float tanks & cryogenic therapy EPA-approved "Rat Ice" for rodent control Special food processing New trends in retail food establishments Micro Cell Towers To learn more or register, click here. …
Review Class for the RS or REHS / RS Credential: April 10th – April 12th at Estabrook Hall located at 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA
Onsite Wastewater for Local Environmental Health Officials: March 7, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Taunton-Foxboro MA
Join your colleagues on March 7, 2018 Onsite Wastewater for Local Environmental Health Officials Holiday Inn Taunton-Foxboro Area 700 Myles Standish Blvd. Taunton, MA There are two available options to register: 1. Download the registration form and mail; or 2. Register and pay …
Report – Building Professionalism Through Management Training: New England Public Health Training Center
FDA – ER325 FOODBORNE ILLNESS INVESTIGATIONS COURSE: February 6 – 8, 2018
2018 Private Well Workshop for Environmental Health Professionals
Healthy Home Assessment and Intervention Training – January 9 – 11, 2018
Tufts University Health Sciences Employer Recruitment Events 2018 – You’re Invited!
The Tufts University School of Medicine Career Services office is planning the following employer events for Spring Semester 2018 to assist in engaging with our student and alumni populations: TUFTS PUBLIC HEALTH APPLIED LEARNING EXPERIENCE (PRACTICUM) FAIR Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 4:00-5:00 …
National Environmental Heath Association News for Affiliates
Join your colleagues on November 29, 2017 for an Educational Seminar on Food Sanitation, Food Inspection Tools and Regulating Cannabis Foods at the Marlborough Courtyard
Listening Sessions with the Cannabis Control Commission
The Cannabis Control Commission will be holding public listening sessions throughout the Commonwealth. Please note that the Commissioners will not be answering questions at the public listening sessions. The purpose of the public listening sessions is to hear from members of the public regarding …
Computer Security Tips
Start with the Basics: Three Core Practices Install anti-virus and anti-spyware programs and keep them up to date. Install a firewall and keep it properly configured Regularly install updates for your computer's operating system Treat Your Personal Information Like Cash Check Out …
Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign
Stop.Think.Connect. Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign …
National Cyber Security Alliance
NCSA's mission is to educate and therefore empower a digital society to use the Internet safely and securely at home, work, and school, protecting the technology individuals use, the networks they connect to, and our shared digital assets …
Defending Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack
As cell phones and PDAs become more technologically advanced, attackers are finding new ways to target victims. By using text messaging or email, an attacker could lure you to a malicious site or convince you to install malicious code on your portable device. Evaluate your security settings - …
OnGuardOnline.gov
OnGuardOnline.gov is the federal government's website to help you be safe, secure and responsible online. The Federal Trade Commission manages OnGuardOnline.gov, in partnership with other federal agencies. OnGuardOnline.gov is a partner in the Stop.Think.Connect. campaign, led by the Department …
Internet Hoaxes & Urban Legends
Chain letters are familiar to anyone with an e-mail account, whether they are sent by strangers or well-intentioned friends or family members. Try to verify the information before following any instructions or passing the message along. There are two main types of chain letters: Hoaxes: …
Reporting internet incidents/problems
Report suspicious cyber incidents to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team Incident Hotline: 1-888-282-0870 You can report phishing by sending email to [email protected] If you think your computer has malware, the Federal Trade Commission wants to know. File a complaint. If …
Meta data stored in digital images
Digital cameras often save "hidden information" (also known as metadata tags) along with the image. This information may include information about the image, camera, photographer and location. The data are saved in various formats. The most common include: Exif, GPS, IPTC, and XMP. We request …
Sign Up for Free Cyber Alerts
The National Cyber Alert System (NCAS) is America’s coordinated alert system for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing emerging threats and vulnerabilities. We encourage you to register for technical and/or non-technical alerts by visiting the US-CERT website. …