At a glance
CDC/ATSDR is committed to engaging with communities, EJ advocates, public health partners, and academic experts as part of the development and improvement of this tool. Learn more about the EJI and opportunities for community engagement below.
Community engagement report
The EJI Community Engagement Report provides detailed responses to specific questions, comments, suggestions, and general inquiries about the EJI and its methodology. In this report, we delve into how community engagement and user feedback have shaped the development and application of the EJI. By highlighting real-world examples and showcasing the impact of community involvement, we demonstrate the transformative power of collaboration in advancing environmental justice and building more resilient and equitable communities.
Discover how we engage with environmental justice champions in the Community Engagement Report.
Environmental Justice Index office hours
Join the CDC/ATSDR Environmental Justice Index (EJI) Team for our new EJI Office Hours, starting in Fall 2024. These office hours provide an opportunity for the public to connect directly with EJI experts, gain a deeper understanding of the tool, and have their questions answered. Don't miss this chance to connect with us and learn more about the EJI!
Register for Office Hours:
Register for the Environmental Justice Index Office Hours on December 18, 2024
Register for the Environmental Justice Index Office Hours on January 15, 2025
Register for the Environmental Justice Index Office Hours on January 29, 2025
Register for the Environmental Justice Index Office Hours on February 12, 2025
Register for the Environmental Justice Index Office Hours on February 26, 2025
The Environmental Justice Index webinars
In fall of 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Environmental Justice and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR) hosted several webinars showcasing the Environmental Justice Index (EJI). The EJI builds off existing environmental justice indexes to provide a single score for local communities across the United States. It is the first national, geographic-driven tool designed to measure the cumulative impacts of environmental burden through the lenses of human health and health equity.
Speakers:
- Sharunda Buchanan, MS, PhD | Interim Director, Office of Environmental Justice (HHS)
- Benjamin McKenzie, MS | Geospatial Epidemiologist; Coordinator of the Environmental Justice Index, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR)