We are pleased to announce that the Uniformed Services Environmental Health Association (USEHA) will offer a scholarship for full conference registration to the 2024 National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Annual Educational Conference, including the USEHA Educational Sessions and annual business meeting.

This year's NEHA conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA from July 15-18, 2024. This is a great opportunity to attend the conference and acquire continuing education credits, network with fellow environmental health professionals, and learn about the latest innovations and research in environmental health practice.

The scholarship includes:

• Full conference registration paid directly to NEHA.
• $500 stipend paid directly to the scholarship recipient to put towards lodging, meals, and other incidentals.

Scholarship applicants must be a USEHA member in good standing with our organization.

Members of the USEHA Executive Council are NOT eligible.

To apply for the scholarship, submit a statement of purpose (less than one page) indicating what you hope to gain from attending the NEHA conference. Include your name, rank, branch of service, and contact information. Submit your statement of purpose to LCDR Amanda Schaupp at schaupa13@gmail.com by May 24, 2024. All applications will be reviewed by the USEHA Executive Council, and a scholarship recipient selected and notified by June 7, 2024.

For more information on the 2024 NEHA AEC, visit https://www.neha.org/aec

For more information on the USEHA and to review or renew your membership, visit http://www.useha.org/

Link to April meeting minutes >> Here

Link to February meeting minutes >> Here

Link to December meeting minutes >> Here

SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENSION: 20 March 2024 

(See submission instructions below)

The Uniformed Services Environmental Health Association (USEHA) proudly announces its annual Technical Educational Program and Business Meeting to be held during the NEHA Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition (see: https://www.neha.org/aec).

The specific location/room for the USEHA presentations is to be determined.

USEHA is seeking presentations that address the latest advances and concerns in environmental/public health that are associated with the uniformed services. The areas of interest cover the broad spectrum of environmental health disciplines to include, but are not limited to, base, post, and installation activities; field and line activities; research and development initiatives; deployments; and other related areas.

The technical presentations are designed to educate and inform people with an interest or career in environmental/public health (which includes Force Health Protection), build contacts, exchange information, and discover new and practical solutions to environmental health issues. Practical applications in the uniformed services will be emphasized along with the latest in proven emerging technologies. Recent research activities in the environmental/public health area are also of interest.

Questions about USEHA program content: 

Please contact Dr. Welford C. Roberts at (757) 986-2150 or welford@erols.com

Abstract Submission: 

Please complete the USEHA Abstract Submission Form and submit to welford@erols.com

Call for Abstracts Announcement:

2024 USEHA Call_Abstracts_2nd Call.pdf

Abstract Submission Form:

2024 USEHA Abstract Submission Form_2nd Call_Fillable.pdf

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 February 2024 

(See submission instructions below)

The Uniformed Services Environmental Health Association (USEHA) proudly announces its annual Technical Educational Program and Business Meeting to be held during the NEHA Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition (see: https://www.neha.org/aec).

The specific location/room for the USEHA presentations is to be determined.

USEHA is seeking presentations that address the latest advances and concerns in environmental/public health that are associated with the uniformed services. The areas of interest cover the broad spectrum of environmental health disciplines to include, but are not limited to, base, post, and installation activities; field and line activities; research and development initiatives; deployments; and other related areas.

The technical presentations are designed to educate and inform people with an interest or career in environmental/public health (which includes Force Health Protection), build contacts, exchange information, and discover new and practical solutions to environmental health issues. Practical applications in the uniformed services will be emphasized along with the latest in proven emerging technologies. Recent research activities in the environmental/public health area are also of interest.

Questions about USEHA program content: 

Please contact Dr. Welford C. Roberts at (757) 986-2150 or welford@erols.com

Abstract Submission: 

Please complete the USEHA Abstract Submission Form and submit to welford@erols.com

Call for Abstracts Announcement:

2024 USEHA Call Abstracts.pdf

Abstract Submission Form:

2024 USEHA Abstract Submission Form.pdf

Dear USEHA Members,

Are you looking for more leadership opportunities, a resume builder, and an opportunity to interact with fellow environmental health professionals from the uniformed services? Now is your opportunity to submit a self-nomination to serve on the Uniformed Services Environmental Health Association (USEHA) Executive Council. 

We are now accepting self-nominations for the following positions in the upcoming 2023 USEHA Officer Elections:

• President-Elect: Term as President-Elect begins July 2023. This person commits to serving as the President beginning in around July of 2025. The individual may be from any Uniformed Service, including retirees, except Public Health Service, as the current President-Elect is a PHS officer.
• Vice President: Individual may be from any Uniformed Service, including retirees; term begins July 2023.
• Secretary/Treasurer: Individual may be from any Uniformed Service, including retirees; term begins July 2023.

Term lengths are for two full years. The Vice President may serve two successive terms. Candidates for officer positions must be both NEHA and USEHA members in good standing with the organization. 

Send self-nominations to LT Grace Santos at Grace.Santos@fda.hhs.gov. The self-nomination should include your name, rank, branch of service, the position you wish to be elected to, and a brief statement (less than a page) explaining why you wish to serve in the position. You must include a statement that you have obtained supervisory approval to commit to a limited number of hours per month during the regular workday as an officer of USEHA. Nominations are due 20 April 2023.

If your USEHA membership has lapsed and you would like to renew, please visit our website at www.useha.org to update your account or create a new member account. In addition, please feel free to forward this information along to any eligible person who may be interested.