November 20, 2023: The Coalition expressed concerns that patients, health professionals, and industry-affiliated individuals are erroneously categorized as Consumer Representatives on FDA Advisory Committees.
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NCHR Comments on Health and Human Services’ Proposed Healthy People 2030 Objectives
November, 2023, NCHR supports HHS’ proposed healthy people 2030 objectives and the inclusion of social determinants of health as key measurable objectives. To strengthen HHS’ goal of improving community health and achieving health equity, we recommended including individual and organizational health literacy objectives and forming inclusive, diverse stakeholder committees.
Read More »Letter to NJ officials in Montclair and Essex County Regarding Harms from Artificial Turf
October 30, 2023: NCHR president Dr. Diana Zuckerman wrote a letter to NJ officials in Montclair and Essex County explaining why lead, PFAS, and other chemicals in artificial turf and rubber playground surfaces harm children’s health and safety.
Read More »Letter to Officials in Kingston, NY Regarding Lead, PFAS, and Other Chemicals in Artificial Turf and PIP Rubber Playground Surfaces Causing Harm to Children’s Health and Safety
October 18, 2023: NCHR president Dr. Diana Zuckerman wrote a letter to officials in Kingston, NY explaining why lead, PFAS, and other chemicals in artificial turf and PIP rubber playground surfaces harm children’s health and safety.
Read More »NCHR Comments on the Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations for Thermal Spray Coating
October 6th, 2023, in response to CDC’s draft guidance on information collection regarding thermal spray coating, NCHR recommends that the CDC improves the language of the survey questions to enhance study design and better inform occupational health standards.
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