NHEW 2023

Daily Themes

National Health Education Week (NHEW) promotes awareness of public health issues and a better understanding of the role of health education. Use this toolkit to celebrate NHEW in your community.

For more than 23 years, SOPHE has celebrated National Health Education Week during the third week of October.

Don’t miss our free daily webinars, October 16-20. Experts will share valuable insights on different topics each day. Webinars are free, but you will need to register for access. Please join us! Following the webinars, Continuing Education Units are available for a fee to both members and non-members. Become a member today and receive a discounted rate.


Monday, October 16

Webinar: Navigating the Aftermath: Mental Health in a Post-Pandemic World


Presenter: Shaylon D Rettig
Moderator: Ashley Love


Tuesday, October 17

Webinar: The Black Maternal Health Crisis and How Doulas Can be a Part of the Solution


Presenter: Tamara Mason
Moderator: Joanne Chopak-Foss


Wednesday, October 18

Webinar: Equity and Environmental Justice


Presenters: Ashley White Jones, PhD, MPH, CHES
Moderator: Brigitte Johnson


Thursday, October 19

Webinar: The Impact of Social Media & Health Communication


Presenter: Marline D. Edmond
Moderator: Tyra Montour


Friday, October 20

Webinar: Advancing Health Equity Through Advocacy


Presenters: Megan Smith & Patrick Stieg
Moderators: Ashley Love