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SCCAHS Recognized by the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE)
SCCAHS is pleased to share our recognition by the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE).
The Center’s outreach efforts received top honors in the following categories: Digital-only publishing, issues management campaign, and publications for diverse audiences. Click the buttons below to view the awarded materials:
Upcoming Webinars
Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Florida | July 17 @ 1 P.M. Eastern
Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is an emerging public health concern for agricultural workers in various regions within the subtropics and tropics.
Effectiveness and Implementation of Pain Self-Management for Horticulture Workers | June 4 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
While low back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent and potentially disabling, few intervention studies to mitigate LBP have been conducted in physically demanding agriculture
Center News
Girasole documentary: Facing the Sun
Researchers at Emory University partnered with the Farmworker Association of Florida to conduct collaborative research on heat related illness. This documentary, Facing the Sun,
SCCAHS to host 2019 Community Stakeholder Advisory Board Meeting
The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety’s Community Stakeholder Advisory Board will meet to provide feedback on the future of the center.