Curiosity and Community: This Public Health Professional Believes in Honoring the Patient Experience
October 7, 2026
Drawing inspiration from her background as a first-generation college graduate from Jamaica, Dr. Andrea McDonald…
National Health Education Week
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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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Welcoming New Talent and Setting the Course
September 30, 2026
By Maricela Arias-Cantu, MS, MHA, CAE I am pleased to share a few new updates…
Addressing the Opioid Epidemic Through Upstream Intervention
September 29, 2026
For more than three decades, the United States has faced an ongoing opioid epidemic that…
The Power of the Powwow: Why This Health Expert Says the Best Solutions Start by Listening
September 23, 2026
Just Ask.. and Listen. Sometimes all we need to do is ask. As a student…
Behind the Numbers: What Suicide Prevention Month Asks of Us
September 16, 2026
Suicide is preventable, but only if we’re willing to talk about it before a crisis,…
From Why to How
September 15, 2026
Update from SOPHE President Michelle S. Williams In my first letter to you, I asked…
Where Passion Becomes Impact
September 2, 2026
By Maricela Arias-Cantu, MS, MHA, CAE As I continue to listen to our members, I…
Spotlighting Heather Henderson’s Lifelong Commitment to Equity and Mentorship
September 1, 2026
When asked what she wished more people understood about public health and health promotion, Dr.…
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Joseph Lightner announced as editor of SOPHE’s Health Education & Behavior
October 1, 2026
SOPHE is excited to announce Dr. Joseph Lightner as the new editor of Health Education…
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…
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