Membership Benefits
We are the leading organization in the world supporting the ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ public health workforce. Being a member of NEHA is being part of a family – a family of fellow professionals from around the country and world working to protect the health of their communities, just like you. Anyone can benefit from joining the NEHA family at any stage of their career and take advantage of these valuable benefits:
- Year-long program of webinars and training opportunities
- National credentials, practice exams, and study guides
- Members-only access to our EH In Focus newsletter and online Community that include peer discussions, practice guidance, and continuing education
- Our Journal of Environmental Health delivered direct to your in-box
- A 10% discount when placing advertisements on our platforms.
Our members also benefit from:
Learning
- EH in Focus Newsletter: Our bimonthly newsletter highlights the most recent and relevant ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ health and NEHA news.
- Continuing Education: Maintain continuing education (CE) credits for free via . Members can earn CE credit both virtually and in person.
- Continuing Education Tracking: Members can track continuing education in one place through the portal. Courses that are completed in NEHA E-Learning will be automatically added to members' accounts.
- Journal of Environmental Health: The Journal provides innovative and practical ideas to carry into the field and office. Members receive a link to the new issues via email and can access full versions of issues back to 2012.
“The REHS credential has been valuable in my work with government agencies over the last 25 years. Most regulatory agencies recognize and respect the credential and understand the depth of knowledge one has to have to obtain it and keep it.â€
Community
- Online Community: This helps our members build connections, gather insight, and ask questions.
- Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition: Our AEC provides high-quality ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ health training, education, and networking. Members receive significant discounts on registration fees.
- Program Committees: Committee members provide guidance, input, and expertise to leadership and program staff, fellow ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ health professionals, and partner organizations on ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ health policies and programs.
“What I have learned and the contacts I’ve made through NEHA have made all the difference in my ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ health career.â€
Credibility
- Credentials: A NEHA credential demonstrates expertise and competence based on education and experience, that is nationally recognized. Members receive discounts on exams and renewal fees.
- Leadership Positions: Professional members can vote in NEHA elections and hold leadership positions on our board of directors, and become technical advisors and committee members.
- Find Your Next Employee: are placed at no or reduced cost for organizations that employ our professional members.
“NEHA has been a cornerstone of my continuous growth as an ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ health professional providing leadership, professional development, and relationship building opportunities that cannot be found anywhere else. Over the years, NEHA has given me more than I can ever give back to the profession.â€
Influence
- Advocacy: Our Government Affairs program connects ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ health professionals and government officials to inform policymakers on the importance of a well-supported and well-funded workforce.
- Position Papers: We collaborate with members to raise the voice of the ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ health profession through position statements.
"Over the years I have enjoyed the camaraderie of my peers and witnessing the constant evolution of my (our) chosen profession at several of the NEHA AEC conferences. Being a NEHA member definitely helped to guide me through my long and rewarding career as an ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ health professional."