Supporting Every Mother: Overcoming Systemic Barriers to Breastfeeding
August 27, 2026
Becoming a parent comes with many firsts, and for some mothers, that includes breastfeeding. August is…
National Health Education Week
Join SOPHE, its chapters, members, and partners this October for special daily webinars.
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New Resolution Passed!
SOPHE BOT calls for more education, programming, and advocacy to decrease exposure.
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SOPHE Releases New Strategic Plan
The revised strategic plan for 2026-2030 reflects our vision, mission and core values. See full plan!
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Beyond Intellect: Why Leonard Jack, Jr. Believes Action and Mentorship Shape True Public Health
August 25, 2026
“I didn’t know it was called public health. It was just life.” Dr. Leonard Jack, Jr. has…
Remember Your Why
August 19, 2026
Update from SOPHE President Michelle S. Williams It is an honor to write to you…
Measles is Back in the Headlines
August 13, 2026
Vaccination has become an increasingly tumultuous and politicized conversation in recent years, but the rise…
Building Our SOPHE Future Together
August 5, 2026
By Maricela Arias-Cantu, MS, MHA, CAE Dear SOPHE Community, Ninety days ago, I had the…
The importance of pairing policy with systems-level change
August 5, 2026
Megan Folkerth’s love for public health lies in the intersection between supporting local communities while…
Progress and Hope in Chronic Disease Care
July 29, 2026
As we close out July, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on Chronic Disease Awareness…
Luquis is continuing to evolve
July 22, 2026
Raffy Luquis is a professional of many titles. He is currently the Director of the School of…
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SOPHE Journals Call for Reviewers
August 25, 2026
SOPHE’s three peer-reviewed journals are seeking individuals to participate in the peer-review process as article…
Become an Abstract Reviewer for SOPHE 2027
August 6, 2026
SOPHE needs abstract reviewers for the SOPHE 2027 Annual Conference. We rely on the expertise…
Call for Editor for Health Education & Behavior
May 7, 2026
SOPHE’s peer-reviewed journal, “Health Education & Behavior,” seeks an editor that will begin their term…
SOPHE adopts new resolution in support of Combating Mis- and Dis-information in Public Health Education
May 4, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) announced today that it has adopted a resolution…
SOPHE Announces the Region 7 NC Minority Diabetes Prevention Program as recipient of Clarence E. Pearson Program Excellence Award
April 16, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is proud to announce that the…
Dorothy Nyswander Health Equity Award goes to Elizabeth England-Kennedy
April 14, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is proud to announce that Elizabeth…
SOPHE Announces Recipients of the 2026 Paper of the Year Awards
April 9, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is proud to announce the recipients…
Chasity Riddick named 21st Century Health Education Practice Scholarship awardee
April 7, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is proud to announce that Chasity…
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