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These virtual seminars provide continuing education for environmental health professionals to enhance skills and knowledge and support program decision-making and best practices. The series highlights current and emerging environmental hazards and solutions.

These sessions are available for CEs.

From Bites to Outbreaks - Responding to the Upsurge of Dengue Virus

January 16, 2025, 3 pm ET

The dengue virus, a mosquito-borne disease, is on the rise and has the potential to become the next global pandemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), we are currently experiencing the largest outbreak of dengue in world history, with over 12.4 million cases reported this year alone. This seminar brings together leading experts to provide you with comprehensive knowledge and actionable insights on dengue.

Expert Presentations:

• Dr. Erin Cloherty: An entomologist with the City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite & Rodent Control Board and a NEHA Vector Program Committee Member, Dr. Cloherty will delve into the intricacies of dengue. Learn how to identify the disease, understand its impact on human health, and explore the factors driving its global surge and increasing presence in the United States.
• John Townsend: As the Vector Control Division Manager at Maricopa County Environmental Services, John Townsend will share his experience managing the rapid response to the dengue outbreak in Maricopa County, Arizona, which occurred in November 2022. He will discuss the first locally acquired human dengue virus infection and the coordinated efforts to control it.
• Dr. Ryan Hemme: An entomologist with the Dengue Branch of the Division of Vector-borne Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Hemme will offer his expertise in mosquito control, surveillance, and bite prevention. Gain valuable insights into effective strategies for managing mosquito populations and reducing the risk of dengue transmission with a focus on the Puerto Rico perspective.

Following the presentations, our experts will participate in a panel discussion and engage questions from seminar attendees, sharing their experiences and perspectives.

This seminar is designed for environmental public health professionals, vector control specialists, epidemiologists, students, and anyone involved in public health and disease prevention. Don't miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and contribute to the fight against dengue.

Campus Grand Rounds

These virtual seminars provide environmental health students an inside look at environmental health programs at state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments. Each series features a panel of environmental health professionals.

A Day in the Life of a Food Safety Professional

February 26, 2 pm ET

A Day in the Life of an Epidemiologist

March 26, 2 pm ET

A Day in the Life Working in Climate Change

April 2, 2 pm ET

A Day in the Life of a Water Quality Expert

April 30, 2 pm ET

Past Recordings

View recordings of past sessions on our playlist.