Registration is now open for the UPEHA Annual Education Conference being held at the Island Resort & Casino in Harris, MI, February 11-13, 2026. [See Save the Date for Draft Agenda]

Look over the 2026 Registration Form, which includes pricing options, hotel room block information, and pre-conference registration. A full-day Mercury Spill Response pre-conference training from MDHHS will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Information on the training can be found here. Cost for the pre-conference includes lunch. Please complete and return the form and payment by January 16, 2026.

Steering Committee Nominations

UPEHA is seeking nominations for four positions to the UPEHA Steering Committee. Members elected will serve a 4-year term (2026-2030).

We are accepting nominations for the following locations:

Eastern Region:

     - Chippewa County Health Department

Central Region:

     - Marquette County Health Department

Western Region:

     - Western U.P. Health Department

     - Dickinson-Iron District Health Department

If you would like to nominate yourself or a colleague to appear on the ballot, please submit your nomination to UPEHA2@gmail.com by January 16, 2026.

Award Nominations Now Open

We are accepting nominations for the Rob Wolfe Lifetime Achievement Award and PINES - Sanitarian of the Year Award.

Nomination materials can be found here. 

Deadline for nominations is December 31, 2025.

Silent Auction Donations

The AEC Silent Auction is seeking donations of unique items, handmade goods, local specialties, or experiences.

Submit donations or donation suggestions here.