Wisconsin Environmental Health Association

Upcoming Events

Wisconsin Environmental Health Association: Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities.

2025 NEHA Region 4 Educational Conference/FDA Regional Seminar

  • Who? Anyone in the EH Field or those interested in the EH Field, including WEHA members and other non-WEHA EH professionals; the conference is open to any person that is interested! This conference will bring together WEHA, NEHA Region 4, and FDA professionals.
    What? A three-day conference that will bring together professionals across the EH field. The conference and networking events provide an exciting forum for the exchange of ideas and information sharing. The conference will offer three different track options. More information about the conference grid and events will be available soon.
    When? September 17-19, 2025.
    Where? The La Crosse Center (300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601)

  • Link to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/sc3vvm3

    There will be 10 full conference stipends for WEHA members!

  • Description textWEHA is working with local hotels to secure rooms at the state rate. Updates will be added as contracts are secured. The following rooms are currently available in La Crosse:

    The following rooms are currently available in Onalaska:

    • Comfort Inn Onalaska: Call (608) 498-4143

    When making a reservation, tell them you are booking for the NEHA Region 4 Conference to receive the discounted rate. Other hotels in the area may honor the state rate. To explore hotels visit: https://www.playeasy.com/destinations/984f6723-5397-4a81-a735-792909a89e9b/hotels goes here

  • The conference grid will be updated as speakers are confirmed

WEHA WEDNESDAYS WEBINAR PROGRAM

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

Who? Anyone in the EH Field or those interested in the EH Field, including WEHA members and other non-WEHA EH professionals; the webinars are open to any person that is interested!
What? A 30-minute informal webinar program to address special happenings in the EH Field as well as to highlight programs and skills that interest EH professionals.
When? The second Wednesday of every month
Where? Virtual! Look for a registration link from your WEHA Vice President sent via email monthly. Check the News page for upcoming Webinar date, topic, and registration link.

Call for Abstracts

The WEHA Education Committee is now accepting abstracts for sessions.  Submissions are due by March 31, 2025 with notifications of acceptance by April 4, 2025.

Follow this link for form submission for both session submission and vendor consideration for the conference.

WEHA is seeking creative, engaging, and informative presentations relevant to all functions of Environmental Health. Topics can include but not limited to: 

  • Food Safety

  • Body Art

  • Recreational Safety

  • Climate Health

  • Air and Water quality

  • Emergency Preparedness

  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Emerging Trends 

  

Abstract Submittal Process

Abstract submissions are due by 5:00PM on March 31, 2025. Please limit abstracts to 300 words or less. A bio of the presenter(s) must also be submitted with the abstract.  Please limit bios to 200 words or less. The abstract and bio(s) can be submitted via the submission form or attached PDF. 

Selected presenters will be provided free conference registration for the day of the presentation and one night’s lodging, if required. Presentations are generally 50-60 minutes. You can request additional presentation time based on topic presenting on. The final agenda is to be determined by WEHA’s Education Committee.  

Deadlines

March 31, 2025              Abstract submittals are due

April 4, 2025                     Presenters will be notified of acceptance

Please direct all questions related to the form and submissions to hshimanek@lacrossecounty.org

Please direct all questions related to conference accommodations and registration to brian.hobbs@polkcountywi.gov