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...… Read More

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...… Read More

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… Read More

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the environment in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age (World Health Organization, 2017), including the factors that significantly influence the course...… Read More

Become a SOPHE Advocacy Summit Exhibitor & Sponsor View prospectus  … Read More

On June 25, 2020 SOPHE members gathered to hear a brief update on National SOPHE’s efforts in responding to COVID-19. Viewers gained insights directly from SOPHE members on key impacts...… Read More

Health Promotion Practice seeks to curate a body of salient manuscripts that explore the current state and future directions of photovoice. Of particular interest are manuscripts that demonstrate the use...… Read More

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Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around...… Read More

A new study reveals that the skills being deployed in the global battle against COVID-19 can be traced to a handful of U.S. academic programs.… Read More

The World Health Organization calls for urgent action as climate change is the greatest public health threat of the 21st century (World Health Organization [WHO], 2016.). Rising anthropogenic greenhouse gas...… Read More

Oral health is an integral part of an individual’s overall health and well-being. Poor oral health can affect individuals at all life stages, from infancy to older adulthood (California Department...… Read More