Who We AreWe are students, health educators, doctors, nurses, dental professionals, researchers, professors, community leaders, and citizens from all walks of life who share a commitment to public health in Oregon. Our membership includes individuals and organizations in regions across the state, providing OPHA with a strong combination of grassroots support and technical expertise. We succeed by bringing together the power of our members with community organizing, coalition building, public and professional education, and advocacy. Founded in 1944, OPHA is an affiliate of the American Public Health Association, the largest public health association in the nation. Our MissionThe Mission of the Oregon Public Health Association is to: Our VisionOur Community: We provide a forum where Oregonians come together to advance the public’s health. Our Members: We support each other and the organization through professional education, development and networking. Policy Development: We engage our members and the larger public health community to develop and support just and equitable public health policies. Education: We provide professional development and learning opportunities to the larger public health community. Our Values
Our WorkWe strive to ensure all Oregonians have quality public health services and policies that protect, promote and preserve their health, regardless of who they are or where they live. Our focus areas include :
Our PlanThe board of directors meets annually in December to discuss strategic planning. The board is actively working on goals and strategies related to advocacy, organizational fiscal health, and new programming. The board also remains committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion work including internal evaluation. Our HistoryOPHA was founded in 1944 by a coalition committed to the promotion of public health in Oregon, and ever since OPHA has been Oregon's public health leader, bringing together professionals and volunteers to speak and act for health in Oregon. OPHA was incorporated as a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit association in 2000. We are an affiliate of the American Public Health Association, the largest association of public health professionals in the nation. Board Official StatementsIn January 2020, the OPHA Board voted to approve official statements on climate change, water fluoridation, and public charge. The statement on public charge was updated in February and April 2020. In May 2020 the Board approved the anti-racism statement. |