Current Environmental Health News Today

Health department suspends medical, environmental services in Ocean Springs
Due to budget woes, the Mississippi Health Department's West Jackson County office in Ocean Springs has drastically cut its hours and services beginning this month.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:05:04 -0800

Volunteers identify environmental health hazards
Understanding environmental health hazards is a key element in emergency preparedness for seniors.

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:06:59 -0800

Conference explores link between chemical exposure and obesity, diabetes
Specialists looking into chemical contributors to obesity and diabetes will speak in Portland on Friday, Feb. 10 at the fourth-annual Northwest Environmental Health Conference. Keynote speakers are Jerrold Heindel, an expert on reproductive and developmental toxicology at the National Institute of ...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:03:01 -0800

Pittsford activist now involved in Leroy health case
Environment, consumer and environmental health groups are urging federal and state agencies to conduct a full investigation of all possible sources for the outbreak of a neurological disorder affecting school children at the Le Roy high school  in Genesee County.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:32:50 -0800

Rhys fired up by the chill of the chase in Arctic race
WHEN it comes to extreme sports and daredevil stunts, they should be the very first to air a note of caution.

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:00:46 -0800