Introduction to ATSDR and the Public Health Assessment Process

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At a glance

Learn ATSDR’s mission, the public health assessment (PHA) process for evaluating hazardous exposures at contaminated sites, and strategies for community collaboration and data collection. Complements PHA Training Modules 1–3.

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Training overview

Introduction to ATSDR and the Public Health Assessment Process Webinar

Date updated: March 21, 2024
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In this webinar, you will learn about ATSDR's public health mission and the process of conducting a public health assessment (PHA). The PHA is ATSDR's method for evaluating community exposures to hazardous substances at contaminated sites. You will also discover effective strategies for collaborating with communities and gathering the appropriate data for the PHA process. This webinar complements Module 1 (ATSDR and Its Method), Module 2 (Public Health Assessment Overview), and Module 3 (Site Information and Data Gathering).

Training objectives

At the conclusion of the Public Health Assessment Webinar: Introduction to ATSDR and the Public Health Assessment Process, you will be able to:

  1. Discuss how ATSDR performs the PHA process.
  2. Explain the environmental site roles of the ATSDR and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when working together at Superfund sites.
  3. Identify how to work with the community throughout the PHA process.
  4. Discuss how to assess site data and information needed for the PHA process.

Target audience

Public health professionals involved or interested in the PHA process, including:

  • Environmental Health Specialists, Toxicologists, and Epidemiologists
  • Health Educators, Community Involvement Specialists, Health Communicators
  • Medical Officers and Registered Nurses
  • Program Managers

Presenters

  • Gregory M. Zarus, MS BS, Director of Office of Innovation and Analytics (OIA), ATSDR/OIA, retired
  • Sylvia Allen-Lewis, MA BA, Health Education Specialist, ATSDR/OCCHA/ADPPE, retired
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry