{"id":4426,"date":"2023-03-08T17:12:43","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T17:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-preparedness\/?page_id=4426"},"modified":"2023-05-05T16:51:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T16:51:42","slug":"pfas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-preparedness\/training-education\/pfas\/","title":{"rendered":"PFAS 101 – A Primer on PFAS for Public Health Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Feel free to view\/download the presentation<\/a> from the May 5, 2023 training.<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

PFAS 101 - A Primer on PFAS for Public Health Professionals is a three-hour webinar training which will cover the basics of PFAS.\u00a0 The webinar will be held on May 5th from 8:30 to 11:30am.\u00a0 Feel free to share with others using this flyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made chemicals that were created for a variety of household and industrial uses. PFAS can repel oil, grease, and water, so they have been used in protective coatings for many different products including food packaging, nonstick cookware, carpets and upholstery (stain-protectants), mattresses and clothing (water-proofing), and have also been used in fire-fighting foams. Some of the more commonly known PFAS are perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). GenX chemicals are considered a replacement for PFOA and PFBS is considered a replacement for PFOS.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The following will be explored in the webinar training.<\/p>\n

(1) PFAS Introduction: Naming Conventions; Physical and Chemical Properties, Production, Uses, Sources; Human Impacts & Risk Assessments<\/p>\n

(2) PFAS in the Environment: Site Characterization; Fate and Transport; Sampling and Analysis; Treatment and Technology<\/p>\n

(3) PFAS Regulatory Picture, Risk Management and Managing PFAS impacts in your community<\/p>\n

(4) Communicating about the Risks of PFAS, and PFAS Case Study<\/p>\n

The intended audience is Health Directors, Environmental Health Coordinators, Managers, Supervisors, EH Specialists, Emergency Coordinators, Public Information Officers (or individuals who have a role in communicating with the media) and others within VDH. Additionally, professionals from other state agencies are invited to attend.\u00a0 This training is not open to the general public.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Why Should PFAS Be Important To Me As A Public Health Professional?<\/h3>\n
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Health effects from exposure to low levels of PFAS are not well known, but may include elevated cholesterol levels, interference with thyroid function, preeclampsia, and decreased fertility. PFAS may also affect the immune system and a developing fetus or child. Animals exposed to high doses of some PFAS have shown changes in the liver, thyroid, and pancreatic function, as well as some changes in hormone levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Meet Your Presenters<\/h3>\n
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Brookie Crawford, Public Information Officer \u2013 Central Region, Office of Communications, Virginia Department of Health<\/p>\n

Anthony Creech, Environmental Technical Programs Manager, Division of Onsite Water and Wastewater Services, Office of Environmental Health Services, Virginia Department of Health<\/p>\n

Dr. Dwight Flammia, State Public Health Toxicologist, Office of Environmental Health Services, Virginia Department of Health<\/p>\n

Julie Henderson, Director, Office of Environmental Health Services, Virginia Department of Health<\/p>\n

Dr. Tony Singh, Deputy Director, Office of Drinking Water, Virginia Department of Health<\/p>\n

Jeff Steers, Director of Regional Operations, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Register in TRAIN (VDH Participants)<\/h3>\n
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VDH employees who attend this training must register in TRAIN.\u00a0 Non-VDH attendees are encouraged to register.<\/p>\n

TRAIN Course Information:
\nVDH: PFAS 101 - A Primer on PFAS\u202ffor Public Health Professionals | TRAIN Course ID: 1108815<\/a> | PFAS 101 - Training Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

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Non-VDH Participants<\/h3>\n
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Non-VDH participants are encouraged to register in TRAIN as it will document your participation.\u00a0 However, if you cannot register in TRAIN, the webinar access information is provided.<\/p>\n

Webinar Url: https:\/\/vdhoep.webex.com\/vdhoep\/j.php?MTID=me40a48655205203b774d15f411ebe62d<\/a>
\nCall-In Number: 1-408-418-9388
\nMeeting number (access code): 2630 007 3789<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

PFAS Resources<\/h3>
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | Virginia DEQ<\/a><\/p>\n

PFAS \u2014 Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (itrcweb.org)<\/a><\/p>\n

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Private Well Drinking Water Supplies - Environmental Health (virginia.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn about PFAS | ATSDR (cdc.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n

Drinking Water Health Advisories (HAs) | US EPA<\/a><\/p>\n

PFAS | NIOSH | CDC<\/a><\/p>\n

Testing Food for PFAS and Assessing Dietary Exposure | FDA<\/a><\/p>\n

Blood testing for PFAS | ATSDR (cdc.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n

Everything You Need To Know About PFAS in Your Water (premierh2o.com)<\/a><\/p>\n

What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? - Virginia Mercury<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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PFAS-Related Designations as CERCLA Hazardous Substances<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Henrico County Well-Testing Initiative - Henrico County, Virginia<\/a><\/p>\n

Middle Chickahominy PFAS Study (arcgis.com)<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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PFAS Risk Communication Toolkit<\/a><\/p>\n

PFAS Risk Communications Hub | ASTHO<\/a><\/p>\n

PFAS in VA Talking Points \u2013 Environmental Health Services (virginia.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n

UCMR5 Toolkit | The Water Research Foundation (waterrf.org)<\/a><\/p>\n

PFAS One Water Risk Communication Messaging for Water Sector Professionals | The Water Research Foundation (waterrf.org)<\/a><\/p>\n

American Water and The Water Research Foundation Announce PFAS Risk Communication Toolkits | Business Wire<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Have A Question?<\/h3>\n
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Contact Donald Moore at donald.moore@vdh.virginia.gov<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Sponsored By the Following:<\/h3>\n
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VDH Office Partners<\/h3>\n
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Office of Emergency Preparedness, Office of Environmental Health Services,
\nand Office of Drinking Water<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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