Wisconsin Environmental Health Association, Incorporated

Rural Wisconsin on a beautiful day

Our goal is to improve the health and well-being of the people of Wisconsin by focusing on environmental and public health issues.

Joint Educational Conference (JEC)

Register now for the 2010 JEC. The event will take place at Eau Claire, Holiday Inn-Campus Area during September 22-23, 2010. A golf outing will take place at Hickory Hills Golf Course on September 21, 2010.

A motivational opening speaker, “Rosie the Riveter” is scheduled along wih a ventriloquist during the banquet.

Due to requests, a NEW session was added to the conference.

Healthspace Update - Wednesday 4:15-5:00

Click here for conference sessions and registration form.

WEHA Logo Merchandise Now Available

Members and friends of WEHA are now able to proudly show thier support by purchasing WEHA logo merchandise. WEHA is working with an online company, Cafe Press, to offer a wide variety of apparel, housewares items, bags, mousepads, clocks, etc.
Click here to browse and purchase WEHA items.

As an added benefit, a portion of the proceeds from each sale will help support WEHA's general and scholarship funds.

Topical Information From Other Sources (These links leave the WEHA website)

Endemic Human Mosquito-borne Disease in Wisconsin Residents, 2002-2006
Public Health Prepardeness - Emergency Plans(DHFS)
Safe Food Crew - Food Safety Training Modules and Public Recognition Program
Free training materials for food operators developed by the Madison Department of Public Health
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Response (CDC)

Choosing Environmental Health As A Career?

Environmental Health is a field providing a wide variety of employement oportunities. Trained professionals in this career provide research, technical information, inspection and consultation services for many industries and agencies. Environmental health specialists may be employed in local, state, or federal health-releated agencies. Others may work in food processing, occupational health, environmental monitoring firms, and insurance companies.

To learn more about what careers are available in Environmental Health, click here to read the Environmental Health Careers brouchure. To obtain copies of the Environmental Health Careers brouchure, contact Nancy Eggleston at (715) 421-8940 or neggleston@co.wood.wi.us If you have further questions about a career in Environmental Health, contact your state or local Health Department.