2022 WEHA Educational Conference
The 2022 WEHA Educational Conference will be held October 26-28, 2022 at The Ridge Resort & Conference Center, Lake Geneva, WI
Here is a link to the hotel: https://www.ridgelakegeneva.com/
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
October 12, 2022 at 8:30 AM (CST):
Part 2: DHS Environmental Health Forum Mini-Series
Presented by:
DHS Representatives
October (September rescheduled):
Jessica Maloney, Indoor Air and Radon Program manager
Amanda Koch, Health Educator with the Site Evaluation Program
Curtis Hedman, Toxicologist with the Site Evaluation Program
DHSEnvHealth@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Sign up HERE.
Join us for this two-session mini-series. Wisconsin Department of Health Services has heard from new environmental health staff that it would be helpful to provide opportunities to connect and share case studies, lessons learned, or provide opportunities for feedback on complex issues that you may be working through right now. The Wisconsin DHS Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health mold call response team plan to have an open discussion about DHS' mold response and existing resources. This will be an interactive session, with presenters posing questions to attendees about resources in their jurisdiction as well as time for attendees to share out on success stories, recent challenges, or questions regarding specific cases. We want to hear from you about your mold concerns!
Note: If you missed Part 1 of this mini-series, you may watch it on our YouTube channel.
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
September 14, 2022 at 8:30 AM (CST):
Part 2: DHS Environmental Health Forum Mini-Series
Presented by:
DHS Representatives
September:
Jessica Maloney, Indoor Air and Radon Program manager
Amanda Koch, Health Educator with the Site Evaluation Program
Curtis Hedman, Toxicologist with the Site Evaluation Program
DHSEnvHealth@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Sign up HERE.
Join us for this two-session mini-series. Wisconsin Department of Health Services has heard from new environmental health staff that it would be helpful to provide opportunities to connect and share case studies, lessons learned, or provide opportunities for feedback on complex issues that you may be working through right now. The Wisconsin DHS Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health mold call response team plan to have an open discussion about DHS' mold response and existing resources. This will be an interactive session, with presenters posing questions to attendees about resources in their jurisdiction as well as time for attendees to share out on success stories, recent challenges, or questions regarding specific cases. We want to hear from you about your mold concerns!
Note: If you missed Part 1 of this mini-series, you may watch it on our YouTube channel.
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
August 10, 2022 and September 14, 2022 at 8:30 AM (CST):
DHS Environmental Health Forum Mini-Series
Presented by: DHS Representatives
August: Lily Gonzalez Vasquez
Groundwater and Drinking Water Program
Toxicology Fellow
amarilys.gonzalezvazquez@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Sign up HERE.
Join us for this two-session mini-series. Wisconsin Department of Health Services has heard from new environmental health staff that it would be helpful to provide opportunities to connect and share case studies, lessons learned, or provide opportunities for feedback on complex issues that you may be working through right now. A representative from DHS will provide a brief case study and then open the floor for questions or for attendees to chime in on their experience with the topic. August will focus on PFAS. Another announcement will be sent out closer to the September webinar with the September topic.
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
July 13, 2022, at 8:30 AM (CST):
Introduction to Wisconsin Wild Mushroom Certification
Presented by:
Tavis Lynch
Wisconsin Mycological Society
Mushroomtavis@gmail.com
Sign up HERE.
Wisconsin Mycological Society and DATCP have worked together to create the first ever Wisconsin Wild Mushroom Certification Class!! Join us as we discuss what content our course will cover, and how our attendees will obtain the first ever Wisconsin Certifications!
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
June 8, 2022, at 8:30 AM (CST):
Wisconsin Mobile RFE Short Course, Licensing and Operation Requirements
Presented by:
Brian Jorata
Food Scientist Advanced-Licensing, Division of Food and Recreational Safety
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
608-215-4042
Sign up HERE.
Food trucks & food trucks & food trucks, oh my! As we head into our busiest food truck time of year, it never hurts to have a refresher. Join us as Brian Jorata from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection licensing team briefly discusses things we may have forgotten over our long Wisconsin winter. He will touch on who licenses what, the different ways they could be operating/licensed, and a few other helpful refreshers.
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
May 11, 2022, at 8:30 AM (CST):
The Public Health Approach in Wisconsin
Presented by:
Jordan Murray
Harmful Algal Blooms Program Coordinator
Wisconsin Water Resources Science-Policy Fellowship
Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health
Division of Public Health
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Jordan.Murray@dhs.wisconsin.gov
608-264-9829
Sign up HERE.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Surveillance Program exists to prevent and manage illnesses resulting from exposure to HABs in Wisconsin water bodies. This presentation will discuss how our program collects and investigates HAB-related health complaints, dive into classic case studies of human and animal illnesses, and showcase how we conduct outreach activities to improve awareness, understanding, and reporting of HABs and HAB-related illnesses in Wisconsin.
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. If you can think of someone that might enjoy this topic, please pass it along!
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 (except December and September).
Where? Virtual! Look for a registration link from your WEHA Vice President sent via email monthly. Please forward to any of your interested colleagues! Register HERE for May’s webinar.
Greetings,
As we are planning for the 2022 WEHA Conference we are reaching out to everyone to see if there is interest in being a mentor to a student that is participating in our mentorship program. Below are the expectation/commitments of a mentor.
Who: Environmental Health Professionals
What: The Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Education Committee is looking for environmental health professionals to participate in the Mentorship Program during the 2022 WEHA annual conference. Mentors will meet their mentees for lunch during the first day of the conference as well as have the opportunity to network with other environmental and public health professionals.
When: October 26-28, 2022
Where: The Ridge Resort & Conference Center, Lake Geneva, WI
Why: To help students receive information about work in environmental and public health, career options, and education paths. This program prepares students for interviewing and provides networking opportunities to facilitate a smooth transition into becoming our colleagues in the field of environmental health.
Commitments:
Attend the 2022 WEHA Conference (if you are unable to attend all days you must be in attendance on October 26th).
Meet and have lunch with your assigned mentee on October 26th.
Network with your mentee to get them comfortable
Mentors provide their email and phone number to mentees.
After the annual conference, the professional-student pair will receive an email every two months from the WEHA Education Committee. The email will include a question or set of questions to initiate dialogue between the mentor and mentee. Example questions maybe “How should students prepare for the RS/REHS exam? Or “What is the best way to prepare for interviewing with a health department?” Mentors are expected to discuss the question(s) with their mentee either by email, telephone, or in person.
In addition to the requirements above, it is strongly recommended the mentors meet with their mentees at least once throughout the year to talk in person. If the student is able to travel, this could be a good job shadowing opportunity.
Please fill out the application and respond to Lindy Wiedmeyer at lindy.wiedmeyer@cityofracine.org regarding your interest by September 23rd, 2022
The 2022 WEHA Educational Conference will be held October 26-28, 2022 at The Ridge Resort & Conference Center, Lake Geneva, WI
Here is a link if anyone wants to see the hotel: https://www.ridgelakegeneva.com/
Details on registration and hotel arrangements coming soon!
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK but with a NEW TIME
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
April 13th, 2022 at 8:30 AM (CST):
Situational Awareness: Keeping Yourself Safe During Home Visits
Presented by:
Aaron Bergh
Patrol Officer
Menomonie Police Department
bergha@menomonie-wi.gov
SIGN UP HERE
In this presentation, Aaron will provide some situational awareness tips and things to consider while out on home visits and inspections to keep you as safe as possible. He would like to recognize the works of a few people who have taught and inspired him: Tony Blauer (Blauer Tactical Systems and creator of the SPEAR technique), Gavin de Becker (Gavin de Becker and Associates, and author of book The Gift of Fear) and Tim Larkin (retired US Navy SEAL and author of the book When Violence is the Answer).
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. If you can think of someone that might enjoy this topic, please pass it along!
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. Please forward to any of your interested colleagues! Register HERE for January’s webinar.
For those of you who have let your WEHA membership lapse or need to become a member, we are offering a membership drive. You can become a member for $10, yes, that is correct, $10! Please consider joining, we are working on some great things, so now is the time to become a member. Please share! Also a great opportunity for those who are working towards their RS/REHS, because membership allows access to the study trunk to prepare for the exam.
Hello everyone,
In case you missed it—the WEHA Board updated our bylaws in September. Check them out here. The new bylaws bring a new committee—the Strategic Planning Committee. We are looking for members to make up this new committee.
Why participate?
It’s a great resume builder
Shape the culture and climate of WEHA
Gain project management skills
Help evaluate the Association’s mission, set a vision, define long-term goals, and determine the actions needed to achieve them
Meet and work with other EH professionals = great networking
TREATS (provided by Maddie once COVID settles down)
What’s the time commitment?
In the first year, plan on meeting once a month virtually for about 2 hours
There may be some small group projects that take an additional 2 hours a month (optional)
Who should participate?
Anyone interested in EH! That means students, new EH professionals, and seasoned EH professionals; all are welcome!
Folks need to be a WEHA member to participate—sign up for a membership today if you aren’t currently a member.
Okay, Maddie, you have my ear and I am interested. What do I do now? Please fill in the interest form HERE.
Thank you,
Maddie Wojciuk, MS, REHS
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
January 12th, 2022 at Noon (CST):
RAM: Radon Action Month Basics
Presented by:
Jessica Maloney
Jessica.maloney@dhs.wisconsin.gov
608-267-7199
Sign up HERE
A new year is all about eliminating the bad and focusing on improvements. Let’s eliminate one bad gas as January is Radon Action Month. This webinar will provide the basics on the Wisconsin program structure as well as funding. Promotion of radon testing statewide (community examples) and nationally; EPA resources and other state promos will be discussed.
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. If you can think of someone that might enjoy this topic, please pass it along!
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. Please forward to any of your interested colleagues! Register HERE for January’s webinar.
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
November 10th, 2021 at Noon (CST):
Body Art 101: Resources for Regulators
Presented by:
Christl Tate
NEHA Training Operations & Logistics Manager
CTate@neha.org | www.neha.org
Sign up HERE.
Body art is a growing practice across the US – with new shops, new procedures, new equipment (jewelry and inks) becoming available. Building or growing a sound regulatory program around this ever-evolving topic can be a challenge! This webinar will introduce resources that have been and are currently being developed by the National Environmental Health Association Body Art Committee and partner organizations. New resources include inspector training, policy statements, and other inspector-focused resources.
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 (except December).
Where? Virtual! Look for a registration link from your WEHA Vice President sent via email monthly. Please forward to any of your interested colleagues! Register HERE for November’s webinar.