News Archive

BLH President and CEO Attends NSBA’s Washington Presentation
April 1, 2013—BLH President and CEO Benjamin L. Harris attended the National Small Business Association’s (NSBA) annual Washington Presentation in Washington, D.C., which was held March 18–19.

BLH’s Commitment to Water Security
March 21, 2013—In observance of the United Nations World Water Day (March 22), BLH Technologies, Inc., reinforces its commitment to the sustainable management of freshwater and other natural resources. As part of our focus on global public health, we dedicate ourselves to various projects, such as supplying clean water to communities with limited access.

From Data Silos to Predictive Modeling: Capitalizing on Data Analysis for Success
March 15, 2013—In data analysis, predictive modeling is now replacing the data silo as the preferred method of analysis. In the quickly changing world of global public health, the success of health programs relies on using the most innovative techniques to efficiently and effectively collect and evaluate data.

Forging International Partnerships in a Changing World
March 1, 2013—International public health partnerships enhance long-term goals and mutually benefit all partner organizations. These relationships open up new, exciting opportunities to enhance capacity-building in and share knowledge of effective health communication programs.

BLH: Your Trusted Global Health Advisors
February 25, 2013—BLH proudly provides thought leadership in global public health research, communication services, and advanced technology solutions for Federal clients within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Recently, we expanded our global footprint to improve health outcomes with the recent acquisition of an international contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development.

BLH Recognizes American Heart Month
February 1, 2013—February is nationally recognized as American Heart Month for very important reasons. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but heart disease is preventable and controllable.

BLH Offers Innovative Tools for Monitoring and Evaluation
January 25, 2013—BLH Technologies, Inc., remains on the forefront of implementing innovative tools for project monitoring and evaluation.

BLH Brings Diversity to Global Health Research
January 11, 2013—As a veteran- and minority-owned company, BLH Technologies, Inc., appreciates diversity and is proud to employ a multitalented, ethnically and culturally diverse staff.

2012: Year in Review
December 28, 2012—The year 2012 has been another exciting year at BLH. The year brought staggering growth to the company, including new clients, partners, and staff members to the BLH family.

BLH Joins the Frontlines of International Development
December 17, 2012—BLH partners with Federal agencies and plays an integral role in supporting the agencies’ mandates to monitor and improve global public health, respond to and mitigate environmental crises, and mobilize first-responders to areas where they are needed most.

World AIDS Day
December 3, 2012—December 1 marked the worldwide observance of World AIDS Day. On this day each year, we honor those in the United States and around the world who are fighting HIV and/or AIDS, and we commemorate the lives lost to this pandemic.

BLH Employees Give Back this Holiday Season
November 26, 2012—To continue the spirit of giving back to our neighbors in need, BLH Technologies, Inc. has again partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and Manna Food Center to provide donated gifts and food this holiday season.

BLH Supports the Fight Against Lung Cancer
November 4, 2012—November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and BLH staff members support the fight against this fatal disease.

BLH Staff Presents at APHA Conference
October 31, 2012—BLH staff presented a coauthored paper at the 140th Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Public Health Association (APHA), which was held October 27–31, 2012, in San Francisco, California.

BLH Offers Innovative Approaches to Collaboration
September 17, 2012—BLH works closely with our clients, given their diminishing budgets, to find innovative, virtual alternatives to reduce costs while still providing collaboration opportunities.

BLH Builds Lasting Relationships with Partners
September 6, 2012—BLH understands the importance of partnerships and the innovation that can come from collaboration. We assist our clients and their partners in the sharing of best practices and lessons learned to further advance their mutual goals.

BLH Helps Federal Agencies be Transparent and Accessible
August 27, 2012—During the last few years in particular, the White House has placed great emphasis on Federal agencies’ ability to establish and maintain a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. BLH helps Federal agencies meet these goals.

Benjamin L. Harris Receives CGMA Certification
August 3, 2012—BLH President and CEO, Benjamin L. Harris, joins an elite group of Certified Public Accountants, with a certification in the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) in recognition of his risk mitigation, resource allocation, and enterprise-level best practices expertise.

BLH Attends XIX International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C.
July 27, 2012—BLH staff members attended the International AIDS Conference which was held from July 22–27. The conference provided an opportunity to collaborate and discuss health promotion with many leaders in the rapidly evolving global public health field.

Highlight on Outreach and Dissemination
July 20, 2012—One of BLH’s core capabilities includes helping our clients reach their specific audiences. We achieve this by assisting them in outreach and the dissemination of research and information.

BLH Commits to Being Green
June 28, 2012—BLH is committed to being environmentally friendly and to offering sustainable business practices to ensure that ecological resources are available for use by future generations.

BLH Offers Innovative Solutions
June 22, 2012—One of BLH’s main priorities is developing and adapting innovations. Our forward-thinking staff members stay abreast of technological advancements to reveal alternative solutions to offer to our clients.

Highlight on Research and Evaluation
June 14, 2012—Being critical components of any project, research and evaluation services constitute a core area of BLH staff expertise. BLH supports an array of health and science research activities through the customization of various data systems.

Community Partner—Montgomery County Family Justice Center
June 4, 2012—BLH Technologies, Inc., is pleased to partner with the Montgomery County Family Justice Center (MCFJC), which is a comprehensive center for the victims of intimate partner and family violence.

What is Technical Assistance?
May 31, 2012—Technical assistance involves the provision of advice, support, and training to help develop and operate programs. BLH Technologies, Inc., assists many of our U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) clients with their TA efforts.

Reaching Special Populations
May 14, 2012—BLH Technologies, Inc., supports many Federal agencies in reaching and transferring knowledge to the specific populations that they support, including veterans, children, the elderly, ethnic minorities, and low-income families.

BLH Attends World Conference in Singapore
April 30, 2012—BLH staff members attended the 15th triennial World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) in Singapore which brought together tobacco researchers, health professionals, and representatives from more than 100 countries around the world.

Corporate Responsibility
April 9, 2012—BLH Technologies, Inc., is committed to being a good corporate citizen and, as such, has set goals to make BLH an even more desirable employer, consultant, and neighbor.

Highlight on Health Communication
March 16, 2012—Health communication efforts are critical to promoting individual and public health. BLH assists many of our clients in disseminating important health information to key constituents through proven technologies and methods.

Worksite Wellness Continues at BLH
February 29, 2012—This year BLH’s Wellness Committee is taking a more novel approach to its wellness activities. The committee wishes to continue its program with onsite exercise classes, quarterly seminars, brown bag lunch and learns, quarterly massages, and many other activities; however, in addition to these, it will enhance the program by focusing on multiple facets of wellness beyond nutrition and exercise.

BLH Joins Healthy People 2020 Consortium
February 10, 2012—BLH Technologies, Inc., has joined the Healthy People 2020 Consortium. BLH’s expertise in health and human services, along with our particular focus on special and underserved populations, substance use and abuse, and public health, allows us to join other consortium members that have mutual goals.

BLH Kicks Off 2012
January 23, 2012—As we embark on 2012, BLH reflects on a successful year that brought new talent and new clients to the company. The year 2011 was a dynamic year for BLH.

BLH Awards Teammate of the Year
January 5, 2012—BLH has selected one employee from the entire company to receive its Teammate of the Year Award, which was presented at BLH’s annual holiday party.

Highlight on the BLH Corporate Training Room
December 16, 2011—BLH is proud to announce its new, state-of-the-art, multiuse training room. With 900 square feet of space, the room has the capacity to accommodate various training needs, including workshops, in-person meetings, and/or videoconferences.

BLH Employees Give Back This Holiday Season
November 30, 2011—It is during this Holiday season that BLH employees wish to give back to the community by sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Manna Food Center, a nonprofit organization in Montgomery County that strives to eliminate hunger.

BLH Awarded Certificate of Appreciation
November 2, 2011—BLH received a certificate of appreciation from the Office of Child Care (OCC) commending its outstanding service on the OCC’s behalf through the Communications Management Center (CMC) currently headquartered at BLH.

BLH Launches Continuing Education and Training Program
October 27, 2011—To increase employee productivity and employee growth and to provide better services to its clients, BLH launches a continuing education and training program open to all company staff.

BLH Keeps Abreast With Mobile Health Advancement
August 5, 2011—Given the parallel interests of BLH and our clients in mHealth, BLH senior management, information technology, research, health communication, and language-translating personnel stay aware of the latest technological and scientific advances in the field.

BLH Kicks Off Wellness Program
July 14, 2011—As part of its goals to enhance employee morale, provide an outstanding organizational culture, and maintain and improve the health of its employees, BLH has launched a new Wellness Program.

BLH Wins 2011 Apex Awards
June 28, 2011—BLH has been awarded two 2011 Apex Awards for Publication Excellence for Web sites developed and maintained on behalf of the Office of Family Assistance (OFA), Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.