About the Event
The IEHA Spring Conference brings together environmental and public health professionals from across Indiana for a focused, one‑day learning experience. Attendees will gain updates on emerging environmental health issues, learn from expert speakers, explore practical case studies, and connect with colleagues facing similar on‑the‑ground challenges.
This year's program emphasizes field‑based environmental health, emergency response, public health legislation, food safety, forensic science, and current environmental trends impacting Hoosier communities.
Registration
Fee includes breakfast, lunch, and break refreshments.
- Member — $115
- Non‑Member — $125
- Student — $50
- Member — $125
- Non‑Member — $135
- Student — $55
Agenda Overview — April 23, 2026
- 7:30 AM — Registration
- 8:00 AM — Breakfast Buffet
- 8:45 AM — Welcome — Mariah Allen‑Everingham, IEHA Vice President
- 9:00 AM — Is Indianapolis the 13th Rattiest City? — Mark Foster, MCPHD Rodent Control Division
- 9:45 AM — April 13th Emergency Response — Kevin McBeth, Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management
- 10:30 AM — Primer on Food Allergies — Dr. Jay Jinn (IU), Riley Hospital for Children
- 11:15 AM — Business Meeting — Zak McKinley, IEHA President
- 12:00 PM — Lunch Buffet
- 1:00 PM — Forensic Pathology — Alfie McGinty, Marion County Coroner (Marion County Coroner’s Office)
- 1:45 PM — Hamilton County CERT — Deb Miller, Planning Section Chief (Hamilton County Emergency Response Team)
- 2:45 PM — Break
- 3:00 PM — 2026 Legislative Update — Ethan Wright, IDOH Legislative Director
- 3:55 PM — Closing & Adjournment — Mariah Allen‑Everingham
Looking Ahead: Fall Conference
September 21–23, 2026
Ribbon Town Conference & Event Center • 3000 Prairie Ave, South Bend, IN
This year’s Fall Conference marks 75 years of IEHA safeguarding Hoosier communities. Expect expanded breakout sessions, a larger exhibit hall, and special anniversary programming celebrating environmental health milestones across Indiana. Hotel information and booking details are coming soon.
IEHA Conferences
According to the IEHA bylaws, "Each year when possible, the Association shall hold an Annual Spring Meeting and an Annual Fall Meeting, and such other meetings as the Executive Board deems necessary." These meetings are held at our Annual Spring and Fall Educational Conferences. The Annual Spring Educational Conference is a one day conference held in central Indiana. The Annual Fall Educational Conferences is a two and a half day conference held in northern or southern Indiana.