Illinois Environmental Health Association

Illinois Environmental Health Association State-wide not-for-profit organization of professionals formed in 1950.

04/02/2026

Applications for NEHA's Environmental Health Leadership Academy (EHLA) are now open!

EHLA is a rewarding 12-month program built for state, territorial, local, and tribal environmental public health professionals who are ready to grow into the leaders their communities need.

Participants build sharper skills, stronger partnerships, and greater impact through mentorship, applied learning, and a curriculum spanning leadership, emergency readiness, and digital transformation.
The program concludes in person at NEHA's 2027 Annual Educational Conference.

Applications close May 31. Do not let this window pass.
Learn more and apply: neha.org/ehla-application

This program is supported through a federal grant and is contingent upon available funding.

04/01/2026

Update: We have received confirmation that the termination of NEHA’s CDC-funded grant has been rescinded, allowing this work to continue under the existing terms.

FINAL CALL! The Spring Virtual Conference begins this Tuesday. REGISTER TODAY! www.iehaonline.org
02/28/2026

FINAL CALL! The Spring Virtual Conference begins this Tuesday. REGISTER TODAY! www.iehaonline.org

Just 3 weeks left to register for the 2026 Spring Virtual Conference! Register today! www.iehaonline.org
02/10/2026

Just 3 weeks left to register for the 2026 Spring Virtual Conference! Register today! www.iehaonline.org

01/15/2026

Curious about what makes jewelry for initial piercings safe?

Join us for a FREE, focused presentation with Brian Skellie, current President of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP), as he breaks down the APP Minimum Standard for Jewelry for Initial Piercings.

This webinar will give you a clear, practical understanding of why standards matter and what to look for when evaluating jewelry for initial piercings.

You'll leave with the foundational knowledge you need to support safer body art practices in your community.

January 23 | 12 p.m. ET

Register today: https://neha.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P3AX7GLfSiysOOGQoeiFRQ?_gl=1*13c617j*_gcl_au*NTcyNTkwMDE4LjE3NjMzOTI2NjkuMTA0NjU3ODk3OS4xNzYzOTk3ODc1LjE3NjM5OTc4NzQ.*_ga*OTk0OTE2MTM3LjE3NDc4NDMxODE.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NjQ2ODk5NzQkbzE0OCRnMSR0MTc2NDY5MDcwNyRqNTkkbDAkaDA.&utm_source=Body+Art+December&utm_campaign=d2da88d786-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_05_30_08_48_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-8d84396f99-647366422 #/registration

01/13/2026

If bed bugs keep coming back, something is being overlooked.

Join us for our virtual webinar, Bed Bugs Uncovered: Identifying, Preventing, and Protecting, where Dr. Aaron Ashbrook will reveal how small gaps in inspection and prevention allow infestations to grow.

You will learn how to spot early warning signs, protect yourself during inspections, and avoid common mistakes that slow control efforts.

This webinar delivers practical insight you can apply immediately to your field.

đź“… January 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET

Get ahead of the problem before it spreads.

Register today: https://neha.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MSiJasz4QBimK99YHUgfuw #/registration

12/30/2025

Think you know all there is to know about the proper use of test strips? Think again! Test strips are often used incorrectly, even by experienced EH professionals.

Join Melissa Vaccaro, MS, CP-FS, PCQI on Feb 3, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET, to learn the differences between cleaning and sanitizing, and their effectiveness in preventing the spread of pathogens.

We’ll cover common sanitizers found in retail, their corresponding test kits, and the dos and don’ts of using them!

February 3 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET
Sign up here: https://www.neha.org/micro-essential-labs

12/08/2025

If “death by PowerPoint” training isn’t changing behavior, you’ll love this one. Cameron sits down with Bob Custard (past NEHA President; Environmental Healt...

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