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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
Protecting Farmworker Health During Flu Season: Practical Strategies for Extension Outreach (ENGLISH) | February 19, 2026 @ 10. A.M. ET
Farmworkers face unique challenges during flu season, including limited access to healthcare and language barriers. This webinar will provide Extension professionals, agricultural operators, and community advocates
Research for the Next Generation: Reimagining Heat Illness Prevention and Communication | November 12, 2025 @ 2 P.M. ET
As extreme heat events become more frequent and intense, heat-related illnesses (HRIs) are an escalating public health concern in Florida and across the United
Center News
SCCAHS Provides Needed Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) is providing needed support and resources to Florida’s farmworkers and fisheries workers during the
Issue Guide: Knowledge and practices to avoid heat-related illness among Hispanic farmworkers along the Florida-Georgia line
Farmworkers who work outdoors and in field crops are at an increased risk of developing heat-related illness (HRI) unless proper preventative measures are taken.