Stories From the Field

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Below are the ATSDR Annual Report 2019 Featured Stories. Find information on the ALS Registry, Computational Toxicology, A Story of Health, etc.

Featured Stories

Chimney produces large smoke.
Anaconda Smelter Exposure Investigation (EI)
Story from the field: ATSDR conducted an exposure investigation (EI) to evaluate community exposure...
red apple in a tree
APPLETREE Program
Explains how APPLETREE will give states resources and guidance to assess and respond to site-specifi...
Computer and phone screen
CDART Disaster Toolkit
Explain CDART Disaster Toolkit and how it works.
Pointing to graph on computer
Computational Toxicology Laboratory Produces New Models for Airborne Chemicals and Food Toxins
Explain how new models can quickly provide protective guidance for emergencies involving airborne ch...
Person putting arm around other person while looking into construction
Disaster and Social Vulnerability
Explain how SVI is used in disasters.
Person speaking in microphone and smiling
Increasing PFAS Awareness through Clinician Outreach and Education through the Appletree Cooperative Agreement with Michigan
Explain how to increase PFAS awareness through APPLETREE cooperative agreement with Michigan.
fire on structures
Intercontinental Terminals Fire
Information about the response to the Intercontinental terminals fire and the response.
Man in chair with graphics
National ALS Registry Connects Researchers with Patients and Funding
The National ALS Registry collects information to help scientists learn more.
Child drinking water from water fountain
Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU)
Explain ATSDR's Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU)
fire fighter putting out fire
PFAS
Explain how ATSDR and partners are addressing PFAS.
Hands holding tire crumb
Federal Research Action Plan on Recycled Tire Crumb Used on Playing Fields and Playgrounds (FRAP) Report Released
Explain the federal research action plan on recycled tire crumb used on playing fields and playgroun...
Drawing of family and dog around a table with a salad
A Story of Health Is a Tale of Innovation and Education
Explain A Story of Health, a multimedia e-book with continuing education credits that is designed to...
Two scientists in helmets talking to each other
Toxic Substances Data Evolve from Emergency Surveillance
Explain how toxic substances data evolve from emergency surveillance
lab beakers in red, green, and orange.
Toxicological Profiles
Explain toxicological profiles and their importance.
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.