tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20325189783570970542011-07-28T20:09:25.810-07:00In keeping with our mission, “to advance the environmental health and protection professional for the purpose of providing a healthful environment for all”, NEHA is researching the effect of the economic downturn on Environmental Health programs and the communities they serve.Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654427342482135103noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032518978357097054.post-62627711311203797502010-04-08T14:44:00.001-07:002010-04-09T08:31:17.088-07:00Last fall, we asked members to share their experience with changes to environmental health budgets. A summary of the results are shown above. <br /><br />Although there are indications that the economy is improving, it may be some time before we see a corresponding improvement in state and local health department budgets. Please feel free to comment on the changes that have occurred in your jurisdication. How have those changes impacted your community?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2032518978357097054-6262771131120379750?l=ehbudgetcuts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654427342482135103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032518978357097054.post-51420209601648202542009-09-23T07:07:00.000-07:002009-09-23T08:37:39.944-07:00Most city, county and state agencies are experiencing significant cuts due to budget shortfalls and reduced fee-based services. Is the loss of staff and funding affecting your ability to provide environmental health services?<br /><br />NEHA would like to document that the loss of capacity in local programs is detrimental to members of our communities. Please share stories of how cuts in your programs<br /><ul><li>have affected your ability to do your job</li><li>have affected individuals or the community you serve</li></ul>Please note: This is a public forum. You are welcome to post responses anonymously if you choose.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2032518978357097054-5142020960164820254?l=ehbudgetcuts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654427342482135103noreply@blogger.com4