Bay State Public Health Training Hub

NEIWPCC 12th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae
2024-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | MA
The 12th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae will be held on October 27-November 1, 2024 in Portland, Maine. This event aims to address the national environmental challenges of harmful algal blooms (HABs) across both freshwater and marine systems. The symposium provides an opportunity to learn about the latest HAB research and explore innovative solutions aimed at preventing and reducing HABs in the United States.

LPHIT Food
2024-10-15 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | New Bedford Health Department, 1213 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
Housing and Food Inspection Fall Courses
Massachusetts Local Public Health Training Program
Boston University will be providing Tier 2 Training Opportunities

Housing

Food

In Person Date & Time: (6 hours + Lunch Time) Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2024 at 8am-3:30pm
In Person Dates and Times: (6 hrs/each + Lunch Time)Wednesday, Oct. 23rd at 8am-3:30pm & Thursday, Oct. 24th at 8am-3:30pm

Location: Marriott Hotel in Springfield, MA
Location: New Bedford Health Department

Virtual Dates: (4 hrs/each)Nov. 20th, Nov. 21st, and Dec. 4th at 8:30am-12:30pm
Virtual Dates and Times: (4 hrs/each)Oct. 15th, 16th, 17th at 8:30am-12:30pm

No fees required
Please apply using your email address linked to TRAIN MA. If you don’t have a TRAIN MA account, follow these instructions on how to set up an account.
Application Deadline: September 16, 2024 at 11pm
Applications will be notified the week of September 30th
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Massachusetts Local Public Health Training Program – Food Tier 1 Coursework
Massachusetts Local Public Health Training Program – Housing Tier 1 Coursework
Registrations Close at 11 pm September 16th 2024

NEIWPCC Executive Committee and Commissioners Meeting
2024-09-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | MA
Meeting three times per year, the 35 governor-appointed commissioners oversee NEIWPCC. The meetings are an opportunity for the commissioners to discuss NEIWPCC priorities, projects and state issues. Contact Samantha Thompson for further information.

MHOA September 2024 Quarterly Meeting
2024-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Wedgwood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Rd, Stow, MA 01775, Wedgwood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Rd, Stow, MA, 01775, United States
Registration is now open!
Food Safety and Emergency Response
Date and Time: September 19th, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm
Location: Wedgwood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Rd, Stow, MA 01775
Description:
National Preparedness Month is in September! Following a disaster event, public health officials must take action to ensure food safety in their communities. Learn about the practical guidance to plan and respond to emergencies that create risks for foodborne illnesses.
Speakers:
Patrick “Pat” Maloney, MPAH. CHO, RS
Retired Commissioner of Public Health and Human Services for Brookline Massachusetts
Felix J. Garcia, SE, SI, CPO, CSL
Public Health Trainer with MAPC
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this training program, participants will be able to:
Explain the role of public health in ensuring food safety after an emergency event Describe food safety preparedness Assess food safety and considerations to reopen a food establishment
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CEUs available: 2.2 CHO/CPH, RS/REHS; 2 RN CEUs Pending approval

MHOA Writing for Public Health Advocacy Webinar
2024-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | MA
MHOA’s Summer Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
Part 2 of our advocacy series!
Writing for Public Health Advocacy: How to make your public health voice matter
Please save the date!
Details and registration information are coming soon!

NEHA Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition
2024-07-15 08:00 - 2024-07-18 13:00 UTC | MA
Our 2024 Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition (AEC) taking place on July 15-18 in Pittsburgh, PA and virtually promises to be one of our best conferences yet!
Our theme this year is New Horizons: Building Bridges to Shape the Environmental Health Future, focusing on responding to the needs of the profession with new topics like heat waves in the U.S., data modernization, burn-out, and artificial intelligence for environmental health, along with our traditional topics such as food safety and water quality.

250+ In-Person Educational Sessions

Immerse yourself in over 250 educational sessions, covering a broad spectrum of topics from air quality to vector control and everything in between. Stay at the forefront of environmental health advancements and gain insights that will shape your professional journey.

One-Stop Continuing Education Hub

Fulfill all of your continuing education requirements in one place. We provide an easy-to-use continuing education platform to track the credits you earn as you go.

Expanded Network Opportunities

Connect with like-minded professionals and experts in the field during session breaks or our dedicated social events. The conference is the perfect backdrop for building personal and professional relationships that last a lifetime.

Flexible Learning Options

Engage in learning through in-person sessions or the convenience of virtual learning from home or work.

Explore Pittsburgh’s Transformation

Pittsburgh, once synonymous with steel, has emerged as a leader in walkability and sustainability. Discover firsthand how this vibrant city is contributing to a more sustainable future.

Seize this opportunity to learn, network, and contribute to the environmental health community. Attending will not only enrich your knowledge but also contribute to the collective effort in creating an empowered and skilled workforce.
We look forward to welcoming you to Pittsburgh and making this conference a milestone in your professional journey.
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MHOA Nicotine Free Generation Webinar
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | MA
Part of MHOA’s Summer Lunch and Learn Webinar Series

Nicotine Free Generation replaces the minimum age sales law on tobacco and vape products. It provides that anyone who is 21 years of age or older on a designated date may continue purchasing nicotine products for the rest of their lives, but for anyone younger than 21 on that date, the municipality would be nicotine free now and forever. How did this ground breaking policy come about in MA and what are the recommended steps if your municipality is interested?
Speakers:
Chris Banthin, Program Manager and Senior Staff Attorney at the Public Health Advocacy Institute
Maureen Buzby, Tobacco Prevention Coordinator in Mystic Valley region
Please save the date!
Details and registration information are coming soon!

MHOA Public Health Advocacy Webinar
2024-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | MA
MHOA’s Summer Lunch and Learn Webinar Series is coming back!
This summer’s theme is public health advocacy. MPHA is presenting a one-hour webinar on

What is advocacy?
What can municipal employees do and not do?
How to communicate effectively with decision-makers (locally and statewide)

Please save the date!
Details and registration information are coming soon!

NEHA PFAS: Implications for Drinking Water
2024-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | MA
Webinar | June 18, 2024, 3 pm ET
The U.S. EPA recently released regulations designed to limit the amount people receive of this chemical from drinking water, down to 4 parts per trillion. Learn about this regulation and approaches that drinking water systems must undertake to comply with these new federal rules.
Speakers

Kyle Postmus, Sr. Manager, Building Water Systems, NSF International
Kelly Magurany, NSF International
Doug Farquhar, NEHA Director of Government Affairs

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NEHA Environmental Public Health Virtual Career Fair
2024-06-13 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | MA
Connect your environmental public health agency with students and recent graduates at our 2nd annual virtual career fair. Our job seekers and employers are ready to get matched.
Event Details
Thursday, June 13
1 – 4 pm ET
Virtual
Employer Benefits

Free virtual booth for every employer
Direct access to students and recent graduates who have interned at local environmental public health programs through NEPHIP
Connection with students and recent graduates interested in careers in state, tribal, local, or territorial (STLT) environmental public health
Participants will or have completed undergraduate and graduate studies at Environmental Health Accreditation Council (EHAC) accredited universities

Complete the interest form for your STLT environmental public health agency and we’ll get back to you with more details about the event.
Employer Interest Form
Job Seeker Benefits

Direct connection to environmental public health programs/employers ready to hire
Attendance is limited to students from EHAC-accredited schools
Flexible – come and go throughout the event

Job Seeker Sign Up

BAY STATE Hosts Free CPR & NARCAN Certification Class
2024-06-11 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | New Bedford Health Department, 1213 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
The Baystate Public Health Training Hub, with the assistance of the New Bedford Health Department, is happy to offer you all a CPR/NARCAN course.
On completion of the course, you will receive your Heartsaver CPR/AED Card which is good for 2 years, NARCAN to keep, and CPR face shield.
The cost of the course and your CPR cards will be covered by the Baystate Training Hub, so it will be FREE for you to attend!
We can only have about 7-10 people per course. We have one course scheduled for May but if there is enough interest in the first class we will do another one in June.
The date of the event will be Tuesday, June 11th 2024 from 9AM-12PM at the New Bedford Health Department, 1213 Purchase St. New Bedford, Ma. 02740
Registration point:
Please email derek.macedo@newbedford-ma.gov email to register for this event

NEHA Vectors & Pests Webinars
2024-06-05 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | MA
Mosquito & Rodent Control Preparedness
June 5, 3 pm ET
Over the past two decades, the prevalence of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) has surged, surpassing the capacity of existing infrastructure to effectively manage them. To safeguard public health, it is imperative to bolster our frontline defenses, including mosquito abatement districts, environmental public health and pest management professionals.
In this webinar, Claudia Riegel will delve into the principles of vector control preparedness, outlining the necessary level of commitment and infrastructure required to protect both human and animal populations in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

NEHA Navigating Wildfire Smoke: Understanding, Mitigating, and Communicating Health Risks
2024-06-04 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | MA
Hosted by NEHA
Webinar | June 4, 2024, 1 pm ET
Increasing temperatures and extended drought seasons, resulting from climate change, impact the risk and extent of wildfires in North America.
In this webinar, experts will discuss:

Factors fueling wildfires
The toxic composition and health impacts of wildfire smoke
The impact of climate-driven outdoor air pollution episodes (wildfires, dust events, and temperature inversions) on indoor air quality

They will also provide resources, including communication strategies, to navigate the complexities of wildfire smoke and air quality in preparation for wildfire season.
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NEHA National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association Webinar Series
2024-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | MA
Hosted in partnership with the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA)
Part 1 | Onsite Wastewater Treatment: What is it and where can I go for information?
May 30, 1 pm ET
We will provide attendees with an overview of sewage disposal systems, also known as onsite wastewater treatment systems, and where they can go for additional information. The webinar will discuss the basic types of onsite wastewater treatment and dispersal methods, showcase a new free homeowner’s education tool, and present additional resources and training opportunities for environmental health professionals who need to learn more about onsite wastewater. There will also be a discussion of who NOWRA is along with a preview of part two of the webinar series.
Key takeaways for attendees:

Understanding the function of an onsite wastewater treatment system.
Knowledge about various types of onsite wastewater treatment and dispersal methods.
Education tools for homeowners.
Where to go for additional resources and training.

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MHOA Annual Conference
2024-05-28 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St,, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
MassMutual Center, Springfield MA
Save the Dates!
Registration will open in June.
