Episode 4: Getting Down and Dirty with Environmental Health Concerns
In
this episode, Dr. Kelly Reynolds and Dr. Jonathan Sexton talk about translating
research into action and spreading awareness of environmental health concerns.
They touch on topics like using media outlets to communicate health concerns, geographical
disparities in the distribution of environmental health concerns, and unlikely
sources of disease outbreaks.
Kelly Reynolds, PhD, is an environmental science researcher and
public health educator that specializes in water quality, food safety, and
disease transmission. She is also director of the Environment, Exposure Science
and Risk Assessment Center (ESRAC), which promotes interdisciplinary research
involving academic and industry cooperatives.
Jonathan
Sexton, PhD, is also a research in environmental science at ESRAC, specializing
the in the occurrence and control of environmental pathogens. He is currently
evaluating the applied use of disinfectants and sanitizers on porous and
non-porous surfaces in the healthcare arena.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify sources of disease outbreaks and practices
to prevent spread of illness or disease. - Discuss how public health can partner with
media to spread awareness of environmental health concerns. - Determine how location can play a role in
exposure to environmental health concerns.
Continuing Education Information: 0.5 CECH for CHES
CHES Provider number: 99036
Date Released: 9-25-19