At the national level, SOPHE’s membership comprises more than 4,000 professionals with formal training and/or an interest in health education and health promotion throughout the United States and 25 foreign countries. Members work in schools, universities, medical/managed care settings, corporations, voluntary health agencies, international organizations, and federal, state and local government. There are currently 24 SOPHE chapters covering 33 states and, an additional two chapters under development.

Mission: To promote, encourage and contribute to the advancement of health of all people through education.

What is SOPHE?

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SOPHE Membership Includes

• Bimonthly journal, Health Education & Behavior (formely Health Education Quarterly)
• SOPHE newest quarterly journal, Health Promotion Practice!
• Professional Code of Ethics
• Continuing education contact hours for Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
• Reduced fees for SOPHE Midyear Scientific Meeting and Annual Conference
• Annual membership directory and buyers guide
• Bi-monthly News & Views newsletter
• Legislative alliances
• Local chapter affiliations in many regions
• Seven special interest groups and two caucuses
• Job bank service at SOPHE annual meetings and through many local chapters
• Professional preparation and practice standards
• Opportunities for awards and professional recognition
• Professional identity
• Networking and peer exchange
• Reduced subscription fees for health promotion publications
• Self-study videotapes and satellite teleconferences

And more!

Join SOPHE today! Click here to download the pdf membership application.

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