IEHA Annual Education Conference
Starved Rock Lodge, Oglesby, IL
Int. Society for Disease Surveillance Conference
The International Society for Disease Surveillance (ISDS) conference is the premier event dedicated to the advancement of the science and practice of biosurveillance. Every year, the ISDS conference draws approximately 400 professionals from a broad range of disciplines to learn the latest achievements, analytic methods, best practices, conceptual frameworks, and technical innovations in the rapidly evolving field of disease surveillance.
Building Capacity to Support the Use of Geospatial Modeling for Vectorborne Disease Control: West Nile Virus as a Case Study
Abstract
NEHA’s Policy Statement on Comprehensive Mosquito Control
NEHA advocates for national, state, territorial, local and tribal policies, regulations, research, and resources that will enhance environmental health professionals’ abilities to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases and to protect public health.
Nebraska Environmental Health Association Ed Conf
The Nebraska Environmental Health Association's annual educational conference will be held October 3, 2018 at Camp Carol Joy Holling near Ashland, NE, midway between Lincoln and Omaha.
Presentations are currently being lined up. Please check our website as the date nears.
Managing Canada Geese & Pigeons Webinar
The Environmental Protection Agency will host a webinar on the integrated approaches to managing Canada geese and nuisance pigeons.
Dr. Paul Curtis, coordinator of the Wildlife Damage Management Program, at Cornell University Cooperative Extension will describe environmental issues, habits and habitats associated with geese in urban and suburban areas, as well as, a multitude of integrated solutions to control them.
Pesticide Resistance Testing for Mosquito Mgmt Webinar
The Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a webinar about how pesticide resistance testing can assist your local health department or mosquito control district make mosquito management decisions and improve abatement success.
Dr. Janet McAllister, Research Entomologist with CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases will discuss the etiology of mosquito pesticide resistance, what pesticide resistance means to your mosquito abatement program, and ways to test for pesticide resistance mosquitoes.
Using GIS to Improve Mosquito Management Webinar
The Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a webinar on how using GIS and other mapping platforms can improve your community’s mosquito abatement efforts.
Iowa Environmental Health Assoc. Fall Conference
The IEHA Fall Conference is a must-attend event for every Environmental Health Professional / Sanitarian in Iowa. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from and network with national, regional, state and local experts in Environmental Health and reconnect with friends and colleagues as you attend the numerous sessions, exhibits, and the evening networking event.
Vince Radke, NEHA President, and Kim Carlton, Region 4 Vice-President, will be in attendance representing NEHA. Vince Radke will give keynote and plenary session presentations.
NEHA Vector Program Committee
Mission
To be a resource for environmental health professionals and NEHA leadership dedicated to developing resources, programs and fostering improved vector control programs to protect public health.
Description
NEHA’s Vector Program Committee is comprised of experts working in partnership to provide outcomes in the following priority areas:
- Identification and recommendations related to resource gaps, needs of the profession, and emerging issues.
- Identification of best practices, successes, and challenges for environmental health professionals in vector programs.
- Guidance, input, and participation in the development of vector resources and projects.
- Promotion and dissemination of NEHA-related-related and committee-developed materials and resources.
Membership
NEHA's Vector Program Committee is comprised of local, state, federal, and industry professionals with environmental health and data expertise.
Highlights
Here are a few of the recent activities and products that the committee has developed.
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