Doug Farquhar (@dfarquha) 's Twitter Profile
Doug Farquhar

@dfarquha

Director of Government Affairs at NEHA. Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver.

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National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) (@nehaorg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This year we’re inviting you to represent your community directly to federal legislators in  Washington, DC, March 27–28 for Hill Day. We will provide you with all of the coaching and instruction you need to effectively tell your story. Register at neha.org/hill-day.

This year we’re inviting you to represent your community directly to federal legislators in  Washington, DC, March 27–28 for Hill Day. We will provide you with all of the coaching and instruction you need to effectively tell your story. Register at neha.org/hill-day.
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State legislative sessions shape public health. Decisions on funding and policies impact us all. Explore the legislative process and its influence on health with this great resource from NCSL and see what's happening in your state! ncsl.org/legislative-st…

State legislative sessions shape public health. Decisions on funding and policies impact us all. 
Explore the legislative process and its influence on health with this great resource from <a href="/NCSLorg/">NCSL</a> and see what's happening in your state! ncsl.org/legislative-st…
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I just took action to support industrial hemp and millions of U.S. jobs. You can too. Click here: nwmd.io/s/twitter/ZBI_…

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Join our PFAS webinar on June 18 to hear from NSF experts about the recently released U.S. EPA regulations designed to limit the amount of PFAS in drinking water. Learn about the regulation and steps drinking water systems must take to comply. neha.org/pfas-gov-webin…

Join our PFAS webinar on June 18 to hear from <a href="/NSF_Intl/">NSF</a> experts about the recently released <a href="/EPA/">U.S. EPA</a> regulations designed to limit the amount of PFAS in drinking water. Learn about the regulation and steps drinking water systems must take to comply. neha.org/pfas-gov-webin…
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We are excited for this new chapter in U.S. FDA efforts to protect the nation’s food supply. Moving forward on this ambitious effort to implement the findings and recommendations will ensure the agency meets its food safety mission. fda.gov/about-fda/fda-…

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Dr. Aaron Bernstein just kicked off the first day of educational sessions with a conversation about the future of NCEH and CDC Environment. He took questions about data sharing, regulations, and workforce shortages.

Dr. Aaron Bernstein just kicked off the first day of educational sessions with a conversation about the future of NCEH and <a href="/CDCEnvironment/">CDC Environment</a>. He took questions about data sharing, regulations, and workforce shortages.
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Umair A. Shah from Washington State Secretary of Health and Pedro Sancha with NSF sat down with Dr. Dyjack during our lunch break to share their experiences using data and relationships to make decisions, and how they facilitate change.

Umair A. Shah from <a href="/WaHealthSec/">Washington State Secretary of Health</a> and Pedro Sancha with <a href="/NSF_Intl/">NSF</a> sat down with Dr. Dyjack during our lunch break to share their experiences using data and relationships to make decisions, and how they facilitate change.
National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) (@nehaorg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were at the Senate earlier this week to discuss CDC NCEH funding with Senate Appropriations chairs Sen. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Senator Patty Murray, and the importance of including the environmental health workforce in PH Loan Forgiveness with the office of Sen. Cory Booker.

We were at the Senate earlier this week to discuss CDC NCEH funding with Senate Appropriations chairs Sen. <a href="/lisamurkowski/">Sen. Lisa Murkowski</a> and Sen. <a href="/PattyMurray/">Senator Patty Murray</a>, and the importance of including the environmental health workforce in PH Loan Forgiveness with the office of <a href="/SenBooker/">Sen. Cory Booker</a>.
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We joined the NCSL at their Legislative Summit to discuss food safety and the The Collaborative with legislators. We discussed how foodborne outbreaks impact retail foods and shared the Collaborative toolkit to encourage states to adopt more recent versions of the food code.

We joined the <a href="/NCSLorg/">NCSL</a> at their Legislative Summit to discuss food safety and the <a href="/RFSCollab/">The Collaborative</a> with legislators. We discussed how foodborne outbreaks impact retail foods and shared the Collaborative toolkit to encourage states to adopt more recent versions of the food code.
The Collaborative (@rfscollab) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our interactive Food Code adoption map just got better! We've added filters, improved the visibility of U.S. territories, and you can now download our data to support your work. Explore the new dashboard: ow.ly/VoSN50T1zU1

Our interactive Food Code adoption map just got better! We've added filters, improved the visibility of U.S. territories, and you can now download our data to support your work. Explore the new dashboard: ow.ly/VoSN50T1zU1
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We recently spoke with Rep. Haley Stevens office after they reached out to us to discuss the Plastic Health Act which focuses on the potential health effects of plastic exposure.

We recently spoke with <a href="/RepHaleyStevens/">Rep. Haley Stevens</a> office after they reached out to us to discuss the Plastic Health Act which focuses on the potential health effects of plastic exposure.
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ICYMI: Representatives from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Connecticut showcased their successful Food Code adoption strategies on a recent episode of ASTHO’s Public Health Review. Listen in: ow.ly/JRYf50Tb6e7

ICYMI: Representatives from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Connecticut showcased their successful Food Code adoption strategies on a recent episode of <a href="/ASTHO/">ASTHO</a>’s Public Health Review. Listen in: ow.ly/JRYf50Tb6e7
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We often hear that our profession isn’t valued or understood. That’s why we’ve created our environmental health outreach toolkit. Use the template letter to the editor or the comic book to learn new communication strategies to reach leaders and the public. neha.org/workforce-outr…

We often hear that our profession isn’t valued or understood. That’s why we’ve created our environmental health outreach toolkit. Use the template letter to the editor or the comic book to learn new communication strategies to reach leaders and the public. neha.org/workforce-outr…
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Our 2025 AEC in Phoenix is your chance to share your work with the environmental health community across the country and globe. Submit your abstract by September 27 to be considered! neha.org/aec-call-abstr…

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We were at our Illinois Affiliate’s Annual Educational Conference providing insights into EH legislation being proposed and describing the positive impact of our 2024 member-focused Hill Day on our legislative efforts. Thank you to our Illinois Affiliate for your partnership!

We were at our Illinois Affiliate’s Annual Educational Conference providing insights into EH legislation being proposed and describing the positive impact of our 2024 member-focused Hill Day on our legislative efforts. Thank you to our Illinois Affiliate for your partnership!
Frank Yiannas (@frankyiannas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Having been on both sides of the fence, I know that whether you working in the private or in the public sector, we’re all working for the same boss…the American consumer. Let’s not let them down. #PublicPrivateCollaboration

Having been on both sides of the fence, I know that whether you working in the private or in the public sector, we’re all working for the same boss…the American consumer. Let’s not let them down. #PublicPrivateCollaboration