DineSafe Speaks at 2024 NEHA Annual Educational Conference

updated on 02 October 2024

DineSafe presented at the National Environmental Health Association’s 87th Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition on July 16th, 2024. The conference, held from July 15th to 18th, featured our presentation titled Foodborne Illness and Crowdsourced Data: Opportunities, Challenges, and an Introduction to Iwaspoisoned.com.

The screen at the Pittsburgh airport welcoming attendees upon arrival.
The screen at the Pittsburgh airport welcoming attendees upon arrival.

The annual NEHA Conference is an important event that brings together a diverse range of professionals—from environmental health to public safety and beyond. This convergence is crucial for exchanging ideas, discussing challenges, and uncovering solutions that benefit public health at large. We had a great time presenting, attending, and discussing with leaders in the field!

Left: David Banaszynski - Mr. Banaszynski also serves as a member of the State Board of Health, is a past president of the Illinois Environmental Health Association, and is the Environmental Health Officer for the Village of Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Right: Patrick Quade, CEO of DineSafe/Iwaspoisoned.
Left: David Banaszynski - Mr. Banaszynski also serves as a member of the State Board of Health, is a past president of the Illinois Environmental Health Association, and is the Environmental Health Officer for the Village of Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Right: Patrick Quade, CEO of DineSafe/Iwaspoisoned.
The 2024 NEHA Annual Educational Conference held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. 
The 2024 NEHA Annual Educational Conference held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. 

NEHA, founded in 1937 in California, has been instrumental in setting standards for the environmental health profession. The organization's commitment to excellence and its role in professionalizing the field is a testament to the importance of such gatherings for knowledge exchange and professional development.

NEHA's Main Conference hall
NEHA's Main Conference hall

In our presentation, we discussed the role of crowdsourced data in addressing foodborne illnesses, a topic we believe is crucial for improving health outcomes.

As stated by our founder, "We were honored to participate in an event that aligns so closely with our mission of ensuring community safety and health. The work done by environmental health organizations, especially under the impressive leadership of NEHA's David Dyjack, a friend and supporter, is crucial for protecting our communities and improving our quality of life. It's a privilege to collaborate with and learn from such dedicated professionals in this field.”

For more details on our past appearances, visit our talks page

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