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

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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

The Retail Specialized Processes Mentorship Program invites you to pre-register for its inaugural Quarterly Call on Thursday, July 11, 2024 (10:00 - 11:00 AM Central).

Please answer the questions in the survey link Retail Specialized Processes Mentorship Program Survey (surveymonkey.com) to receive a Zoom meeting invitation. Input is visible only to AFDO staff and the leaders of the Retail Specialized Processes Mentorship Program.

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

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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.

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

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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

The Education Committee is now accepting abstracts for sessions at the 2024 WEHA Conference. To submit your abstract click on the Microsoft Form:  https://forms.office.com/g/3zt6DBvyPg. Submissions are due by September 16, 2024!

We look forward to seeing you at the conference November 6 - 8, 2024!

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

May 8, 2024, at 8:30 AM (CST): 

Butter and Egg Related Information

For Retail Inspectors

Presented by: 

Greg Kolodziej, R.S.

Environmental Health Sanitarian – Advanced – Multiple Products Grader

DATCP Division of Food and Recreational Safety                      

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

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Have you ever wondered about butter and egg grading when inspecting retail facilities?  What is the difference between each grade?  Are there differences between the grade standards of WI and USDA?  This is your chance to learn more about both butter and egg grading.

Register Here!

Check out our events page for more details

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board 

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

Data Tools You Can Use: Work-related Injury and Illness Data for Environmental Health Professionals

Presented by:

Komi Modji, MD, MPH and Kate McCoy, PhD

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

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Workplaces can be a significant site of hazardous exposures and injuries. Now a new DHS dashboard on Workers Compensation data can help WEHA members better understand some of these risks. On this webinar, staff from DHS’s Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Unit will walk you through the dashboard and discuss how it can inform your understanding of environmental and occupational health risks. Time permitting, staff can also point to other data products and information of use to WEHA members.

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board 

March 13, 2024, at 8:30 AM (CST):

Public Pool and Recreational Water Updates

Presented by:

Mary Ellen Bruesch

EH Specialist – Public Pools and Water Attractions

DATCP Division of Food and Recreational Safety                          

WEHA Wed. Webinar is now using Microsoft Teams.  Your registration confirmation will come to you from a different email than in the past.

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It is nearing time for public pools to prepare for Summer time opening, and for inspectors to get back into the swimming pool mindset.  Mary Ellen Bruesch will present on DATCP pool updates and have Q&A.

WEHA WEDNESDAYS IS BACK!

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Board

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

Climate and Health in Wisconsin: 

Trends, Tools and Tactics

Presented by: 

Margaret Thelen, MPH

Climate and Health Program Manager

BEOH, WI DHS

NOTE:  If the registration link does not work, download this announcement.  

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WEHA Wed. Webinar is now using Microsoft Teams.  Your registration confirmation will come to you from a different email than in the past.

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The Wisconsin Climate and Health Program will describe the current climate trends for Wisconsin, and how the health impacts are felt in Wisconsin. They will also promote tools and resources that local health departments can use to incorporate climate and health into existing plans and communications.