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It serves as a comprehensive report on the evolution and value of Epi-Ready since its inception. This is the first report of its kind, showcasing the history of the Epi-Ready training concept, the value it brings to the public health field, and the future of the training program.  <br /><br /><a class=\"button-primary button-large \" href=\"/Images/resources/EpiReady-15-Year-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Report</a></div><h2>Training Information</h2><div>For more information about setting up a training session in your jurisdiction, complete the request form. </div><p><a class=\"button-primary button-large\" href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2V8M9X5\" target=\"_blank\">Request Information</a></p>"}],"facets":[{"id":"category","values":[]},{"id":"commercecategoryname","values":[{"url":"Courses & Certificates"},{"url":"Resources"}]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_advocacy_type_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_advocacy_type_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_air_quality_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_air_quality_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_author_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_author_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_blog_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_blog_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_child_health_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_child_health_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_climate_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_climate_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_conference_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_conference_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_credential_type_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_credential_type_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_education_type_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_education_type_facet","values":[{"url":"Online","label":"Online"}]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_food_safety_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_food_safety_facet","values":[{"url":"epi~ready","label":"epi-ready"}]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_funding_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_funding_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_healthy_homes_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_healthy_homes_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_initiative_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_initiative_facet","values":[{"url":"Epi~Ready","label":"Epi-Ready"}]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_journal_column_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_journal_column_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_location_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_location_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_month_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_month_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_readiness_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_readiness_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_resource_author_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_resource_author_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_resource_type_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_resource_type_facet","values":[{"url":"Training","label":"Training"}]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_water_quality_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_water_quality_facet","values":[]},{"id":"custitem_rsm_sca_year_facet","url":"custitem_rsm_sca_year_facet","values":[{"url":"2021","label":"2021"}]}],"corrections":[],"locale":{"country":"US","language":"en","currency":"USD","region":1},"backendType":"OS","backend":"E","volatility":"short","code":200,"warnings":{}}