WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

August 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM (CST): 

Body Art Inspection Programs

Presented by:

Joseph Addison, DAAS, REHS

Fayette County Environmental Health

District 4, Georgia Department of Public Health

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Joseph "Austin" Addison is an Environmental Health Specialist V with the Georgia Department of Public Health, where he oversees the regulation and inspection of body art facilities in his county. He serves as co-chair of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Body Art Committee, representing regulatory professionals nationwide. Austin is a regular contributor to the NEHA Body Art Newsletter and is also an instructor for the Body Art Facility Inspector Training program, helping to develop and deliver training to environmental health professionals.

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board 

July 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM (CST): 

Blue Green Algae: Identification, Beach Closure Criteria and Recommendations.

Presented by:

Gina LeLiberte

State-wide Harmful Algal Bloom Coordinator

WI DNR

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Gina LaLiberte leads response and communication on cyanobacterial bloom issues as the Statewide Harmful Algal Bloom Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Gina will present on identification of blue-green algae, beach closure criteria and recommendations for public beaches.

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

June 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM (CST): 

Partnering for Food Safety: USDA and Retail Food Inspections

Presented by: 

Danielle Kocan                                       Shara Ingram

Compliance Investigator                         Compliance Investigator

USDA – FSIS                                          USDA - FSIS

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Danielle and Shara will present an overview of FSIS regulators, how they coordinate with state and local food safety agencies, and what products they inspect, sample or detain within their job roles.  They will also discuss how they coordinate and communicate with state regulatory specialists on meat and poultry violations that occur throughout Wisconsin.

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board 

May 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM (CST): 

Facility Emergency Planning

Plan for Rain on a Sunny Day: How Early Conversations Can Save the Day When Disaster Strikes

Presented by:

Jim Beix, MPH, REHS

Senior Public Health Scientist

J.S. Held LLC

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Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. On the ever-growing to-do list that establishment operators face just to keep the doors open, planning for an emergency usually is at the bottom…if it is there at all. In this webinar we will learn about available resources and outreach techniques to engage establishment operators and promote planning efforts. 

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

April 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM (CST): 

Conference for Food Protection Recap and

Issue Submission Process

Presented by: 

Katie Matulis

Food Scientist

DATCP

Division of Food and Recreation Safety

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Conference for Food Protection. It’s been referred to as the Superbowl of food safety, the great food nerd debate, and food code congress. Learn what all the hype is about! Join the webinar to learn about the CFP issue submitting process and get a recap of the 2025 CFP conference.

September 17-19, 2025 in La Crosse, WI

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

More information can be found at the Events Page

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board 

March 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM (CST): 

Environmental Health Assessments with DHS/WSLH

Equipment Loan Program

Presented by: 

Nathan Kloczko

Health Assessor and

Coordinator, Site Evaluation Progam

WI DHS, Division of Public Health

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Nathan Kloczko with WI DHS will present on the environmental assessment equipment available for loan to local and tribal health departments across the state to assist with evaluation during site visits.

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.

WEHA is hosting the 2025 NEHA Region 4 Conference in conjunction with the FDA Regional Seminar September 17-19, 2025 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, WI.

We invite you to join a broad range of professionals to address challenges and issues associated with the ever-changing field of Environmental Health. Sessions, keynote speaker, networking and workshops will provide an exciting forum for the exchange of ideas and information at the conference this year.  

The WEHA Education Committee is now accepting abstracts for sessions.  Submissions are due by March 17, 2025 with notifications of acceptance by April 4, 2025.

Find additional information on the conference here . Registration will be opening soon.

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 17, 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 17, 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

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

February 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM (CST): 

ATCP 72: Lodging Key Updates and Public Comment Input

Presented by: 

Thaddeus Tuchalski

Environmental Health Technical Specialist

Division of Food and Recreational Safety

WI DATCP

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Ted Tuchalski with the Division of Food and Recreational Safety of the WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection,  will summarize key code changes in ATCP 72, along with providing input received from public comments.

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.

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

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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.