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What is Environmental Health?

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What is Environmental Health in Iowa?

Air Quality

Recreation Waters & Facilities

Housing Sanitation & Safety

Occupational Health & Safety

Individual & Public Water Supplies

Food Protection

Tattoo & Tanning

Insect & Rodent Control

Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Waste Water Pollution

Control Toxic Substances

Emergency Preparedness

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What is the Iowa Environmental Health Association (IEHA)?

Word Cloud

created from

Preamble of

IEHA By-Laws

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Who is IEHA?

Over 100 Environmental Health Professionals from across the State.

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Who is IEHA?

IEHA

Standing Committees

  • Legislative
  • Membership & Marketing
  • Professional Development
  • Awards
  • Finance
  • Conference Planning
  • Scholarship

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Who is IEHA?

IEHA Executive Committee

Back: Matt Even, Jason Taylor, Jared Parmater, Adam Hahn, Michael Shelangoski, Eric Heinen. Front: Kimberly Grandinetti, Ivy Bremer

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What are Membership Benefits?

Continued Education (CE’s) through training, technical workshops, conferences and more.

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What are Membership Benefits?

Involvement in Iowa legislation and advocacy

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What are Membership Benefits?

National Environmental Health (NEHA) credentialing opportunities

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What are Membership Benefits?

Networking opportunities across the State

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What are Membership Benefits?

Partnerships that promote Environmental Health:

  • Food Safety Task Force
  • ISAC Legislative Policy
  • IPHA Advocacy Committee
  • IDPH Preparedness Advisory Committee (PAC)
  • Iowa Air Quality Stakeholder Group

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What are Membership Benefits?

Communication

  • IEHA Website at www.ieha.net
    • Association activity and updates
    • Regulatory tracking and advocacy
    • IEHA Newsletter “Saniscript”
  • Public Health “Day on the Hill”
  • Committee Activity
  • Facebook or President Messages
  • Scholarship Opportunity

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How Can IEHA Work For You?

What training will IEHA offer me?

Is there a committee working on an issue that interests me?

How do I join?

Tell me more about NEHA Professional Certifications

What speakers are at your conference?

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Contact Information

Eric Heinen

IEHA President

eheinen@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov

IEHA Past - President

Matt Even

meven@bentoncountyia.gov