Illinois Environmental Health Association
The Illinois Environmental Health Association (IEHA) is a state-wide not-for-profit organization of professionals formed in 1950. Membership consists of administrators, environmental health practitioners, sanitarians and technicians employed by governmental agencies, education and health care institutions, and industry.
The association strives to maintain and improve the environmental health protection of the public by fostering and encouraging research, education and the dissemination of information, including cooperation of the various branches and departments of government at all levels.
IEHA promotes the highest degree of skill, efficiency and professional competence among sanitarians and other professionals practicing in the various environmental health disciplines
Upcoming events2023 Annual Education Conference (AEC)
REGISTER NOWIEHA Conferences are a great opportunity to not only stay current with the latest trends in Environmental Health, but also to earn continuing education units (CEU) and network with peers and professionals from state and local departments and industry.Membership benefits:
2023 Membership FormMISSION STATEMENTThe Illinois Environmental Health Association will work to advance the Environmental Health Profession and promote sound environmental health practices throughout the State of Illinois. OFFICE INFORMATIONIEHA maintains a permanent business office which is open
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding holidays.
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2023 IEHA AWARDS
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The Illinois Environmental Health Association (IEHA) is committed to advancing the profession and helping those who work in the environmental health field. One of the more conspicuous ways IEHA does this is through its Awards Committee, which reviews applications for stipends, scholarships, and other awards, and then makes recommendations to the IEHA Board regarding who should be honored for professional accomplishments and outstanding contributions. The deadline for applications or nominations is October 1, 2023. |
“Tom Chojnacki” NEHA Annual Educational Conference Stipend Award is conferred annually to a deserving member of IEHA who aspires to the professionalism that Tom Chojnacki modeled and promoted throughout his environmental health. The award was established to finance one IEHA member’s expenses to attend the National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference (AEC). The stipend may be used for such expenses as airfare, up to five nights lodging at the conference hotel, full AEC registration, and $150.00 meal allowance. The applicant must be:
- An IEHA member in good standing.
- Be working full-time in the Environmental Health field.
- Must complete the application form on the next page and complete all the requirements listed there.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have never attended the NEHA AEC and who have never previously received the Tom Chojnacki Stipend Award
APPLICATION
Sanitarian of the Year is an annual award to recognize a professional that serves as a role model for all members. This person goes above and beyond the normal excellence in his/her field, by teaching, training, and striving to upgrade their own departments and also the total environment as a whole. The recipient receives a certificate to honor these achievements. The award will be presented at the Awards Ceremony at the Annual Educational Conference. The candidate cannot nominate himself or herself for this award.
NOMINATION FORM
Newcomer of the Year is an annual award to recognize an outstanding environmental health professional with two years or less experience in the field. The recipient receives a briefcase stocked with assorted equipment commonly used in the profession, free registration to the IEHA Annual Educational Conference (AEC), which will be held November 8-9, and one-year free Active Membership in IEHA. The award will be presented at the Awards Ceremony at the AEC. The candidate’s supervisor must complete the nomination form below to be considered.
NOMINATION FORM
Climate Action Toolkit Tailored for Local Health Departments
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), serving nearly 3,000 local health departments (LHDs) across the country, partnered with Climate for Health at ecoAmerica to give members targeted climate-focused resources including a free, four-hour training that will equip health professionals with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and resources to speak and act confidently on climate change, the impacts on health, and solutions. In addition to the training, we worked together to curate action-oriented guides tailored to help LHDs address health equity and climate, mental health, and how to present climate solutions to your community, businesses, and policymakers. Go to https://virtualcommunities.naccho.org/climateactiontoolkit/home to get started!
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