News from the Specialized Information Services Division

Calendar of Events

SIS staff will be available at these meetings and conferences.

Disaster Information Management Research Center

 

Environmental Health & Toxicology


1/24/2012
TOXMAP now includes TRI 2010 data

TOXMAP now includes the 2010 Toxics Release Inventory data (TRI)

12/12/2011
TOXMAP: Learn about toxic chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing

TOXMAP now provides information on the toxic chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. Companies involved in hydraulic fracturing are not currently required to report to the US EPA Toxics Release Inventory Program and so are not represented in TOXMAP. However, TOXMAP provides information on many of the most toxic chemicals used.

10/11/2011
Funeral Home Location Added to Tox Town

Funeral home employees are exposed to a number of health and safety concerns. Visit the new location page to learn about possible employee exposure to various chemicals, including formaldehye and solvents, and bloodborne pathogens.

09/06/2011
New Enviro-Health Links page Developing and Using Medicines for Children

Developing and Using Medicines for Children provides links to resources that can help researchers, medical professionals and parents provide effective medicines and administer them safely. The links include information about pediatric drug development, clinical trials, and existing laws and regulations.

General Announcements

 

HIV/AIDS Information

REMM - Radiation Emergency Medical Management

 

TOXNET and Beyond Class

TOXNET and Beyond Class Schedule

WISER - Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders

The latest news about WISER.

News Archive

Visit the News Archive for earlier announcements.