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ACTION ALERT: Meet with your Members of Congress NOW!
Call Congressional staff in DC! Tell them to Prioritize Prevention and Address Health Disparities in Health Reform Legislation!
This is one of the Most Critical Times to Get YOUR VOICE HEARD on Health Reform THIS YEAR!
Members of Congress are currently in their home states for the July 4th recess, which lasts from June 27 – July 5. The timeline for committees in both the House and Senate to complete their health reform bills points to legislation being completed in the weeks immediately following the July 4th break (Congress returns to DC on July 6)... Full Story
Save the Date! SOPHE 60 Annual Conference - November 5-7, 2009
Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 25
Pre-Registration Deadline: October 16
Philadelphia, a dynamic place where big city excitement meets hometown charm, awaits your arrival. Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the cradle of liberty offers much more than cobblestone streets and historical landmarks. Cultural, culinary, artistic and ethnic treasures abound in this city and its surrounding countryside. The fifth-largest city in the country, Philadelphia is a welcoming place, a city based on freedom of expression... Full Story
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Health Education & Behavior
Deadline for applications is July 31, 2009.
Published bimonthly, Health Education & Behavior is an official journal of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) that explores social and behavioral changes as they affect health status and quality of life. Journal topics include but are not limited to:
• The processes of planning, implementing, managing, and assessing health education and socialbehavioral interventions.
• Empirical research, case studies, program evaluations, and literature reviews related to social and behavioral health, health education, and health communications.
• Discussions of theories of health behavior and health status.
• Programs and initiatives that foster professional preparation and development of health educators... Full Story
SOPHE’s Annual Awards Application Deadline is Approaching!
SOPHE recognizes outstanding professional contributions to health education and promotion through it yearly awards program. Winners are recognized at the SOPHE Annual Meeting Awards Banquet.
All nominations and award application packets are due in the SOPHE national office by July 31, 2009
A complete list of available awards, fellowship descriptions, and application forms can be found on the website's
Awards Page
Protecting Yourself and Your Community from H1N1 Influenza - Updates!
In addition to the regularly updated CDC resource website: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/. CDC has also created several new tools that may be useful to you and your constituents during this H1N1 flu outbreak:
A public service announcement to provide information and guidance for recent fraudulent activity surrounding ads for flu remedies. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/psa/consumerfraud.htm to listen to the announcement. Please share this link with others.
A situation update document including key facts, recommendations, and steps taken by the CDC in the efforts to help prevent disease and promote health during this H1N1 flu outbreak. CLICK HERE... Full Story
Healthiest Nation in One Generation
Got Public Health? Use this APHA video to raise the awareness of coworkers, community members, and family on the role of public health in ensuring a healthy America. Add your explanation about the unique contributions of health education and health promotion. Visit: www.generationpublichealth.org.
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