2023 WEHA EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
The 2023 WEHA Educational Conference will be held September 13-15, 2023 at The Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
April 12, 2023, at 8:30 AM (CST):
Rabies and Animal Quarantines
Presented by:
Angie Maxted
State Public Health Veterinarian
Bureau of Communicable Diseases
WI DHS
Angela.maxted@dhs.wisconsin.gov
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Put a face to the name of our State Public Health Veterinarian who stepped into her position in November 2021. Join us for Rabies program updates, recent science, isolation and quarantine challenges and Q&A opportunity with Angie Maxted.
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
March 8, 2023, at 8:30 AM (CST):
Presented by:
Mary Ellen Bruesch
Environmental Health Technical Specialist-Public Pools and Water Attractions
Division of Food and Recreational Safety
WI DATCP
Maryellen.bruesch@wisconsin.gov
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Learn the latest on Pool Code revision happenings, including major changes proposed for the code, and what is not going to change should the code pass. We will also cover where you can find more information and resources related to pool regulations and code revision, and review training opportunities for the new code.
The 2023 WEHA Educational Conference will be held September 13-15, 2023 at The Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel
WEHA is currently unable to access our email account. In the meantime, please contact your district Vice President with any questions or concerns until the issue is resolved. Thank you!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
February 8, 2023, at 8:30 AM (CST):
Ergonomic Considerations for Environmental Health Professionals
Presented by:
Patrick Scott
Occupational Health Specialist
Environmental & Occupational Health
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Patrick.scott@wisc.edu
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February is all about love. The most important person to love is yourself. Do you carry heavy computers and inspecting equipment around all day? Do you notice you catch yourself hunching over when sitting at your computer? Join us in this webinar that will focus on ways to love your body in an ergonomic way. Learn some of the common postural errors, ergonomics in the workplace, and more.
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
January 11, 2023, at 8:30 AM (CST):
Dropping the F Bomb! Challenging Our Notions of FIT in the Hiring Process
Presented by:
Lo Klink
Associate Director for Special Awards and Student Engagement and Strategic Award Design Consultant
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lauren.klink@wisc.edu
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We’ve all done it. You know, dropped the F-Bomb. No, not that F*%#-Bomb, the one that is so much more than a simple word, the one that comes with all sorts of complexity…FIT. A candidate looks fantastic on paper, but then you wonder, will they “fit”? When you use the F-Bomb are you considering your identities, influence, or impact in a hiring process? Join Lo Klink to learn more about this concept and how it can be harmful or helpful to our hiring processes.
WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board
November 9, 2022, at 8:30 AM (CST):
Knowledge Gaps in Float Tank Water Quality Best Management Practices
Presented by:
Dr. Laura Suppes
Associate Professor
Public Health and Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
SUPPESLM@uwec.edu
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Float tanks are recreational water baths with high concentrations of MgSO4 that provide a sensory deprivation experience. Many float tank facilities rely on chlorine as a disinfectant, but MgSO4 can interfere with chlorine test kit results. This presentation will address knowledge gaps in float tank water quality best management practices, including the need for more research on chlorine test kit accuracy in water with MgSO4.
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
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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
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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
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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.