Sentences with phrase «for public health concerns»

In 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act made the EPA responsible for monitoring drinking water for public health concerns like lead.

Information and education are the best solutions for this public health concern.

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Still, the mere possibility of a change in policy on this front ought to raise concerns — if not for reasons of etiquette and old - fashioned customer satisfaction, than for public health.

The health and public safety concerns that kept marijuana illegal for generations are proving unfounded where it is now legal.

Richard Neuhaus addressed this concern in 2005 in response to NAE's then newly released public policy broadcast, «For the Health of the Nation: An Evangelical Call to Civic Responsibility.»

A medical school, for instance, is a research and often also a healing center, directly concerned with the increase of knowledge about the human organism and with its health; but it is also a training center where men are prepared to work in many other institutions of the society, from private practice to public health offices.

To all who work in shaping public policy, the Pope directs a special plea to make a concern for the health of the family «the basis and driving force of all social policies.»

As urbanization brought more and more people to the cities, local officials possessed of the late Victorian concern for cleanliness and scientific approaches to sanitation led technocrats to press city - dwellers towards these professionals through enforceable public health standards.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 4 — 6 percent of children in the United States.

«Our safety assessment found no public health or safety concerns, and concluded that food derived from this cotton line is as safe for human consumption as food derived from conventional cotton cultivars,» Mr McCutcheon said.

Other CIA initiatives have further enhanced the college's position of leadership on these vital issues, including Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives ®, a continuing medical education (CME) conference co-presented by the CIA and the T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health; and Menus of Change ®, a ground - breaking leadership initiative launched in 2012 by the CIA in collaboration with select partners who are working to create a long - term, practical vision for the integration of optimal nutrition and public health, environmental stewardship and restoration, and social responsibility concerns within the foodservice sector and bPublic Health; and Menus of Change ®, a ground - breaking leadership initiative launched in 2012 by the CIA in collaboration with select partners who are working to create a long - term, practical vision for the integration of optimal nutrition and public health, environmental stewardship and restoration, and social responsibility concerns within the foodservice sector and bHealth; and Menus of Change ®, a ground - breaking leadership initiative launched in 2012 by the CIA in collaboration with select partners who are working to create a long - term, practical vision for the integration of optimal nutrition and public health, environmental stewardship and restoration, and social responsibility concerns within the foodservice sector and bpublic health, environmental stewardship and restoration, and social responsibility concerns within the foodservice sector and bhealth, environmental stewardship and restoration, and social responsibility concerns within the foodservice sector and beyond.

I'm really glad to see that the public concern for children's health and nutritional education is spreading.

Contain 10 percent of the daily value of one of the nutrients of public health concern in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: calcium, potassium, vitamin D or dietary fiber.

For the period through June 30, 2016, contain 10 percent of the Daily Value of a nutrient of public health concern based on the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans (i.e., calcium, potassium, vitamin D or dietary fibeFor the period through June 30, 2016, contain 10 percent of the Daily Value of a nutrient of public health concern based on the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans (i.e., calcium, potassium, vitamin D or dietary fibefor Americans (i.e., calcium, potassium, vitamin D or dietary fiber).

«Undiagnosed and uncorrected eye and vision problems are a significant public health concern, which is why the AOA developed the evidence - based guideline for comprehensive pediatric eye and vision examinations,» said Christopher Quinn, O.D., president of the AOA.

One concern, according to the public comments, is that the federal panel deemed studies funded by industry and conducted by industry scientists to be more «appropriate for consideration» than papers by academic scientists funded by NIH and National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences.

If you have concerns or questions, talk to your paediatrician, family doctor or a public health nurse, and look for local community resources that support parents.

We feel that it is important for public health workers, teachers and others concerned for the emotional and physical health of children and youth to support the adoption of alternative methods for the achievement of self - control and responsible behavior in children and adolescents.»

We didn't seriously contemplate sleeping with the baby at night, mostly because of the safety concerns we had heard about, but we planned to keep the baby's crib in our room for the first six months to facilitate breastfeeding (as recommended by Canadian public - health officials.)

If you feel that this is a problem for you it may be worth having a chat with your GP or Public Health Nurse to discuss your concerns.

Physicians have a primary responsibility for translating research and evidence into guidance for parents and children, and they are credible and influential voices for advancing public education and policy concerning population health.

Please join us for an exciting webinar, «Management of Common Breastfeeding Concerns,» sponsored by The Women's Health and Public Health / Community Nutrition Dietetic Practice Groups.

A recent meta - analysis of 11 studies that investigated the association of bed - sharing and SIDS revealed a summary OR of 2.88 (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 1.99 — 4.18) with bed - sharing.158 Furthermore, bed - sharing in an adult bed not designed for infant safety exposes the infant to additional risks for accidental injury and death, such as suffocation, asphyxia, entrapment, falls, and strangulation.159, 160 Infants, particularly those in the first 3 months of life and those born prematurely and / or with low birth weight, are at highest risk, 161 possibly because immature motor skills and muscle strength make it difficult to escape potential threats.158 In recent years, the concern among public health officials about bed - sharing has increased, because there have been increased reports of SUIDs occurring in high - risk sleep environments, particularly bed - sharing and / or sleeping on a couch or armchair.162, — , 165

«Most people will see this bill for what it is — a cynical attempt to deflect growing public concern about the behaviour of rich corporate lobbyists representing hedge funds and private health companies, many of whom donate substantial sums to the Conservative party,» general secretary Frances O'Grady said.

There are genuine public health concerns this research would get to grips with that have implications for public policy.

As our own U.S. Representative, John Faso, refuses to attend public town halls to explain his vote for the American Health Care Act, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney from neighboring NY20 stepped in to answer questions from local residents concerned about how AHCA would adversely affect their access to quality healthHealth Care Act, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney from neighboring NY20 stepped in to answer questions from local residents concerned about how AHCA would adversely affect their access to quality healthhealth care.

Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Health, Dr. Olufemi Onanuga, said the State Government is committed towards giving residents the best as far as healthcare delivery is concerned, adding that the Governor's passion about the people of the State is responsible for his resolve to ensure access to quality and affordable health care delHealth, Dr. Olufemi Onanuga, said the State Government is committed towards giving residents the best as far as healthcare delivery is concerned, adding that the Governor's passion about the people of the State is responsible for his resolve to ensure access to quality and affordable health care delhealth care delivery.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a radio interview on Monday said his concerns over a bill that would allow for medical marijuana stem from the fear that if done wrong, such a system would create «havoc» and a «public health disaster.»

They are concerned about funding cuts for foster care programs, public health and federal social service funds being reprogrammed.

Sheridan Hollow residents and local environmental advocates have continued to voice concerns that authorities haven't weighed the public - health impact of the upcoming project set for the Sheridan Ave. steam plant that will house an oil and gas - powered microgrid.

ALBANY, NY (09/16/2013)(readMedia)-- Susan Kent, president of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), will testify before a joint Assembly and Senate Standing Committees on the union's concern and solutions about the governor's plans for the state Office of Mental Health and Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

Some of the concerns opponents of the project at the press conference expressed were: perceived risk to public health of drinking Hudson River water; effect on wildlife of the Haverstraw Bay; and rising costs of water for United Water customers and Rockland businesses.

Susan Kent, president of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), will testify before a joint Assembly and Senate Standing Committees on the union's concern and solutions about the governor's plans for the state Office of Mental Health and Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

· Mentality (Bristol) A youth leadership project concerned with challenging negative attitudes surrounding the issue of mental health, raising awareness about mental health problems, providing support and advice for young people, and opening up a frank public discussion.

Concerned about his ill - health, Dasuki asked the court for the release of his travel passport to enable him attend to his personal health issues abroad and as well objected to the secret trial requested by the federal government, preferring open trial of the case for the benefit of the public.

These include: · Restricting trade hours of on - licence venues to limit the availability of alcohol in the early hours of the morning · Enhancing community involvement, better facilitating the engagement of local residents with licensing systems · Adding / prioritising public health and / or harm minimisation objectives in alcohol legislation · Restricting the sales of high risk products in areas of concern; and · Deprioritising government support for industry voluntary schemes in place of policies supported by evidence.

Cuomo was equally reticent when asked to respond — and if he is concerned by — a call from good government groups and others for the Public Integrity Commission to investigate whether his good friend and health care advisor Jeffrey Sachs has violated the lobbying law.

Stating a concern for public health, Oneida County officials are prohibiting the use of tobacco and related devices on its property.

Wadsworth is one of the best - known state - run public health labs in the country and works on fighting diseases and other public health concerns in addition to serving as a general lab for the Department of Hhealth labs in the country and works on fighting diseases and other public health concerns in addition to serving as a general lab for the Department of Hhealth concerns in addition to serving as a general lab for the Department of HealthHealth.

However, the animal welfare and public health implications of these methods have been a growing cause of concern for the public.

While many county Democrats have lauded the deal as a win for the environment and public health — the plant, situated atop two fault lines, has been cited for 40 safety and operational «events» since 2012 alone — Republicans and other local community leaders have been quick to raise concerns over the economic impact of its decommissioning.

Her letter, posted on her Facebook page, says in part «In order for the public to have confidence in in New York State's «health impact analysis» of shale fracking, a comprehensive public health impact study should be undertaken openly and transparently to resolve all shale fracking concerns once and for all.»

BINGHAMTON (09/12/2013)(readMedia)-- Susan Kent, president of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will testify before an Assembly Standing Committee on the union's concerns and solutions about the governor's plans for the state Office of Mental Health and Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

March 5, 2010 Pomona hearing 1:00 - 4:00 PM Health and Mental Health Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation Rockland County Fire Training Center Auditorium 35 Firemen's Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970 Contact: Dan Moscato at [phone] or [email protected] March 12, 2010 Bronxville hearing 4:00 - 7:00 PM Education, Labor and Family Assistance Public Protection and General Government Concordia College Sommer Center for Worship & the Performing Arts 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 Contact: Shelley Andrews at [phone] or [email protected] The Hudson Valley Delegation of the New York State Senate In an effort to ensure the Hudson Valley is fairly represented in all legislative matters before the Senate, nine local Senators representing the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester have formed a bipartisan delegation to more effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of their constituents.

Prolonged delays increase the potential for public health and safety concerns, fire protection problems, a building moratorium and economic development issues.

The law broadened the definition of banned assault weapons, increased penalties for illegal gun possession, reduced public access to gun permit information and required mental health professionals to report concerns about a gun - owning patient who posed a risk of harming himself or others.

While the Rockland County Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Ruppert stated that measurements did not reach levels that represent a public health concern, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth; may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms; and those dynamics can have effects on health, particularly those with compromised immune syHealth Dr. Patricia Ruppert stated that measurements did not reach levels that represent a public health concern, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth; may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms; and those dynamics can have effects on health, particularly those with compromised immune syhealth concern, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth; may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms; and those dynamics can have effects on health, particularly those with compromised immune syhealth, particularly those with compromised immune systems.

The study from the University of Bristol comes on the back of public health warnings issued earlier this year by scientists who voiced concerns about the increased risk of psychosis for vulnerable people who use the drug.

No cure or vaccine exists for Ebola hemorrhagic fever and public health officials are concerned about further spread of the virus in the region.

In a safety review released yesterday, the environment ministry finds that GM mustard «does not raise any public health or safety concerns for human beings and animals.»