National Environmental Public Health Tracking: Better Information for Better Health

What to know

September 14, 2021 — Learn about CDC's National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network and their activities.

Format: MP4
Language: English (US)

Webinar information

Disclaimer‎

The content and conclusions in these presentations are those of the authors and presenters and do not necessarily represent the views of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Tracking Network:

  • Brings data and important information together in one place, making it accessible and easy to share.
  • Delivers information to track environmental health factors over time and improve the health of communities with data, visualizations, and interactive tools.
  • Uses tools to identify communities at risk, inform policy decisions, and help everyone learn more about how the environment affects their health.
  • Identifies an area's local infrastructure, vulnerabilities, and resources to quickly establish priorities and plan proper actions during an emergency or disaster response.

Presenters

Patrick Wall
Computer Scientist, Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, CDC

Shannon DeWitt
IT Specialist, Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, CDC