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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
Exploring the Significance of Agroforestry and Regenerative Agriculture in Farmers’ Health and Risk of Zoonotic Disease | October 23, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m. ET
Two large drivers for the emergence of zoonotic infectious diseases over the past century are land use changes and agricultural intensification. Further, with 36%
Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Florida | July 17, 2024 @ 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.
Center News
Hurricane Florence: Farm flood health threats
Floods can heighten the risk of health threats, such as mold, tetanus bacteria, contaminated well water, heat illness, and high stress. This is especially
University of Georgia to host discussion on rural stress
Rural America faces many challenges: challenging economies, rising suicide rates ad the growing opioid epidemic. Land-grant institutions are uniquely positioned to impact community wellness