Key points
- The environment affects human health in a variety of ways.
- CDC's Environmental Health Nexus (EH Nexus) is a communication hub for learning about many aspects of environmental health.
- EH Nexus brings together environmental health professionals from many different specialties.
What is EH Nexus
The air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, and other aspects of the environment in which we live, work, and play all have a direct impact on our health. Our environment also plays a crucial role in preventing or mitigating the spread of infectious diseases. Every community has a different level of environmental health risk. Racial and ethnic minority groups and people with limited resources are often disproportionately affected.
EH Nexus is a communication network that shares information about environmental public health topics. The network was created to help CDC actively communicate about environmental public health with interested members of the public and public health colleagues whose work involves environmental health concerns.
Our Values:
- Partnership: We value collaboration and actively build partnerships within the environmental health community to strengthen our collective impact and broaden the reach of our messages.
- Engagement: We are dedicated to fostering active participation through our network, encouraging meaningful dialogue and collaboration among environmental health professionals, community leaders, and the public.
- Transparency: We are committed to delivering accurate, evidence-based information, ensuring that our communications are trustworthy and transparent.
- Inclusivity: We strive to reach and represent diverse voices, especially those from underserved communities, and to ensure that our communications address their unique environmental health challenges.
- Accessibility: We prioritize clear and accessible communication to ensure that everyone can engage with and understand important environmental health information.
Our Pillars:
- Strategic Partnerships: Creating valuable partnerships with organizations and experts to increase our influence and expand our reach.
- Innovative Communication Products: Developing and disseminating tools and resources to proficiently convey environmental health information and drive active participation.
- Engaged and Informed Community: Ensuring that environmental health resources are accessible and understandable for everyone, regardless of their background or resources.