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WEHA Wednesday Webinar Announcement!

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board 

January 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM (CST): 

WI Childhood Lead Prevention Program

Presented by: 

Cristalyne Bell

Epidemiologist, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

WI DHS

 Sign up HERE.

Christalyne Bell, epidemiologist with the WI childhood lead poisoning prevention program will be presenting on how the new universal testing recommendations have impacted childhood lead screening in Wisconsin. 

Laura Temke
DATCP Accepting Nominations for Retail Food Safety Advisory Council Seats

DATCP is accepting nominations for the RFSAC through February 1, 2025. Seats representing the following categories are being sought for the council: Wisconsin Grocers Association representative, small retail food establishment – serving meals operator, small retail food establishment – not serving meals operator, convenience store operator with significant food service, and a meat establishment operator with a retail food service operation.

More information can be found Here

Laura Temke
New EH Leadership Opportunity Awaits

Dear Environmental Health Professional:

Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential?  This could be your moment!

If you are a NEHA member with a desire to make a difference, consider being a part of our next generation of leaders.    

Running for the NEHA Board of Directors allows you to unlock the leader within you.   It’s an opportunity to influence meaningful change, shape the direction of your profession, and make a lasting impact in EH. By stepping into a leadership role, you’ll enhance your personal growth, expand your professional network, and elevate your skills. Leading also provides a platform to mentor others, advocate for important causes, and contribute to the success and future of the environmental health. We would love to have YOU. 

The application deadline is approaching on December 2nd.  Find out more here: Election Process

Thanks for all you do in environmental health!

Laura Temke
Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to the Environmental Health Professional of the Year, Hsing-Yi Hsieh

 

Congratulations to the 2024 scholarship recipients!

 

Congratulations to the 2024 WEHA Conference raffle winners!

Laura Temke
WEHA Wednesday Webinar Announcement!

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

October 9. 2024, at 8:30 AM (CST):

Syrup and Honey Licensing and Exemptions

 

Presented by:

Charles Bloom, RS

Food Scientist, Advanced

DATCP - DFRS

 Sign up HERE.

Charles Bloom with DATCP, Division of Food and Recreational Safety will be presenting on syrup and honey licensing and exemptions.  What is exempt from licensing? What requires a retail food permit?

Laura Temke
WEHA Wednesday Webinar Announcement!

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board 

September 11, 2024, at 8:30 AM (CST): 

Wisconsin’s Landlord / Tenant Laws 

Presented by: 

Michael Domke

Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection

WI Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection

         

Sign up HERE.

 

DATCP will provide an overview of Wisconsin’s Landlord and Tenant Laws with an emphasis on lease requirements, disclosures, habitability, repairs, security deposits and prohibited practices.  DATCP will also explain what happens when a complaint is filed and share some resources to help support landlords and tenants. 

Laura Temke
WEHA Wednesday Webinar Announcement!

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

August 14, 2024, at 8:30 AM (CST):

Freeze Dried, Dehydrated Foods: The Various Factors of Each and How to Determine TCS or Non-TCS and Retail Food vs Food Manufacturer

Presented by:

Carrie Pohjola

Food Scientist, Advanced

WI DATCP

Sign up HERE.

Carrie will discuss the differences in freeze drying, dehydrate, ROP vs packaged and the difference between oxygen absorbers and silica gel packets. All of these variations in food practices could impact if an operator is licensed as a retail food establishment or as manufactured foods.

**Send your VP questions early, so Carrie can address them during the presentation

Stephanie Sticka – Northeast stephanie.sticka@wisconsin.gov

Lindsay Neitzel – Northwest Lneitzel@lacrossecounty.org

Mayra Castaneda – Southeast mcastaneda@wauwatosa.net

Michael Otzelberger – Southwest michael.otzelberger@wisconsin.gov

Laura Temke
WEHA Wednesday Webinar Announcement!

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

July 10, 2024, at 8:30 AM (CST):

 

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Updates and New Materials Update

Presented by: 

                Kim Schneider                                                       Sara Krueger

           Public Health Nurse                             Lead Compliance Assistance Coordinator

         

Both Kim and Sara are with the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, WI DHS, Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health.

           

WEHA Wed. Webinar is now using Microsoft Teams.  Your registration confirmation will come to you from education@wisconsinenvironmentalheal.onmicrosoft.com

 

Sign up HERE.

 

Hear from Kim about Wisconsin’s updated blood lead testing recommendations and common resources of lead and the health impacts it has on children.

Sara will showcase new tools and resources available to help support lead investigators.

Laura Temke
WEHA Wednesday Webinar Announcement!

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

June 12, 2024, at 8:30 AM (CST): 

Missed Opportunities: Assessing Person In Charge Duties

Presented by:

 Michael Nordos

Retail Food Specialist, US FDA          

 

WEHA Wed. Webinar is now using Microsoft Teams.  Your registration confirmation will come to you from education@wisconsinenvironmentalheal.onmicrosoft.com

 

Sign up HERE.

 

Michael will present on assessing PIC duties and changing how we inspect to reduce risk factors and achieve long term compliance.

 

If you cannot make the live event, you can also tune in later to the WEHA YouTube channel for the complete recording as your schedule permits. Don’t forget to hit the “like” button and subscribe to the YouTube channel

Laura Temke