U.K. Sabbatical Winner to Study U.S. Body-Piercing Issues.

This year's winner of the U.K. Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) sabbatical plans to research body-piercing standards, regulations, and training during her four-week sabbatical in the United States.

Annabel Caine, a district environmental health officer for East Hertfordshire, won the CIEH/NEHA sabbatical funded by NSF International. Her award consists of a $4,000 stipend, plus airfare, for a four-week study program in this country.

NEHA members with experience in body-piercing issues are invited to assist Ms. Caine by suggesting agendas and contacts, arranging meetings, and helping set up a meaningful learning experience. A request to NEHA members last year resulted in a full itinerary for the CIEH ambassador, who went on environmental health inspections, spoke with regulators, met with university environmental health faculty and students, and attended health department meetings. Several NEHA members also provided bed and board.

If you're able to help Annabel Caine, contact her at 10 Lee Close, Stanstead Abbots, Hertfordshire, SG 128JN, or at [less than][e-mail][greater than].

A similar NSF-funded exchange opportunity exists for NEHA members who wish to spend a sabbatical in the United Kingdom. Contact the NEHA office at [phone], extension 302, for information, or use NEHA's fax-on-demand service by dialing [phone], ext. 5, and requesting Document #247. The application deadline is March 1, 2001.