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
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!
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!
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?
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.
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
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
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.
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
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!
