SOPHE’s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan The plan is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the SOPHE Board of Trustees, staff, members, and its strategic planning committee. Through focus groups, strategic planning and priorities, and many reviews the SOPHE mission, strategies and goals were transformed to accurately reflect the…

On Thursday, April 8 during SOPHE’s 2021dX Annual Conference, SOPHE recognized students and professionals with awards in more than 15 categories. 

This position provides support to SOPHE office and member operations and be a front-line liaison to SOPHE inquiries via the website, email, and phone inquiries. This position will also be a key team member for supporting specialized assistance to SOPHE’s grants or cooperative agreements, with growth opportunities.

National Public Health Week 2020 resources provided by SOPHE to coincide with the week’s health topics.

Language that works to improve vaccine acceptance communications cheat sheet Based on a poll by the de Beaumont Foundation and Frank Luntz, in partnership with the American Public Health Association, the National Collaborative for Health Equity, and Resolve to Save Lives, an Initiative of Vital Strategies. A nationwide survey of…

Looking Back and Moving Forward: SOPHE’s 70 Years of Contributions to Health Education SOPHE provides leadership to the health education profession and promotes the health of all people through six strategic commitments. This article describes how SOPHE has pursued these strategic commitments during the past 70 years and discusses challenges…

Health Education Specialists: Addressing Climate’s Impact on Health The health education workforce is essential to educating the public about the health impact of climate change and working to decrease the impact of harmful climate changes on the environment, especially for vulnerable populations. Fact sheet.

SOPHE declares law enforcement violence/police brutality is a threat to community and public health.

This policy brief presents relevant background information on the ACA and highlights the role health education specialists can fill within the context of a transitioning health care system. Exploration of the various care delivery models and methods of reimbursement are examined to encourage the formation of a research and advocacy…

SOPHE-Environmental-Scan Report on Health Education Teacher Preparation Programs Research has shown that when health education is delivered effectively in schools, students show improvements in health as well as key academic outcomes (Smith, Potts-Datema, and Nolte, 2005; Chiang, Meagher and Slade, 2015; Brener et al., 2017, Birch et al., 2019). To…

Virtual 22nd Annual Advocacy Summit October 13-15, 2020 This year’s Summit focuses on the effects of climate change on health and how public health professionals can use advocacy skills. Agenda