Session: Strengthening the Infrastructure: Environmental Public Health

5027.0: Wednesday, November 10, 2004: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM

Oral

Strengthening the Infrastructure: Environmental Public Health

Since a strong (and effective) infrastructure must be in place for any organization to succeed, one can not easily impact the environment without a well-equipped agency. In particular, in order to maintain and positively impact the environment, a system must be available and have the necessary resources to complete their mission accordingly. This session connects issues related to infrastructure and environmental health. The use of resources as well as setting a priority for environmental health will be reviewed. The discussion will also include seeking opportunities for innovative funding sources. Related information concerning infrastructure and environmental health will be provided including the recent Presidential Directive, local examples of environmental health infrastructure growth, and the funding dilemma. National and state perspectives will also be presented during the session.

Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of different infrastructure models around the country. 2. Learn about models of change which can enhance Environmental Health management and policy. 3. Understand the relationship between environmental health and infrastructure.

Organizer(s):

Leon F. Vinci, MPH
Stefanie DeOLLoqui, MS
James Mack
Dr, Rebecca Head, PhD, DABT

Moderator(s):

Baker Salsbury, MPH, MSW, MHSA

8:30 AM

Welcoming Remarks

8:35 AM

Issues in Linkage: Environmental Health and Infrastructure Growth