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This is Public HealthThe opportunity to live a healthy life is a human right. Every Oregonian deserves to live in a safe and healthy place with access to the resources and information they need to actively participate in decisions that affect their wellbeing. Those places are created and protected by public health. A passion for prevention drives our work. As public health professionals, we educate about nutritious food and physical activity and ensure all Oregonians have access to healthy options where they live, learn, work and play. We inform them about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol and drugs, and teach them how to improve their children’s health. We advocate for, and help write the policies that make our streets, buildings, parks, schools and neighborhoods safe and active for everyone regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or income status. OPHA 80's Night
Come celebrate!This year is our 80th anniversary, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to host an 80’s night! Join us for an evening of dancing to your favorite 80’s hits while enjoying community-building and networking with public health colleagues and friends. DetailsOPHA 80’s night is an event for attendees of the 80th Annual Conference and Meeting.
Local celebrity DJ, Michael Kirkwood (think all OSU games and events!), will be hosting the soundtrack for this entertaining and enlivening experience. Join us to honor OPHA’s long legacy and the wonderful public health community that we all belong to. When: Monday, October 7th, 7-10 pm If you have already registered for the conference and would like to attend the OPHA 80’s night, or for questions and more information, please send email to Dana Merrill at [email protected] Disability Special Interest Section ScholarshipDeadline: September 20, 2024 The OPHA Disability Section is offering up to four conference scholarships to those who demonstrate involvement and commitment to disability justice, health, and/or advocacy. The scholarship covers registration and travel (as needed) to OPHA’s 80th Annual Conference and Meeting and includes a year of free OPHA membership. This year’s conference is October 7 and 8, in Corvallis, Oregon. Who Can Apply
To Apply To apply for a scholarship, please submit an application by September 20. The application includes a personal statement (up to 500 words) about experiences and interests related to disability and public health and requests information about why the applicant would like to attend the conference. Please include a current resume or curriculum vitae (CV). What is the Disability Section? OPHA Special Interest Sections are like a coalition; members from different organizations come together to work towards a common goal. The Disability Section aims to raise awareness of health disparities experienced by people with disabilities and advocate for policies that promote inclusion and access to health for all individuals. Please share this opportunity widely with your networks!
For questions or more information please send an email to Jana Peterson Besse, [email protected] |
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