Mission
OPHA Health Promotion and Education Section provides statewide leadership regarding public health education, health promotion, theory and program development, risk communication, public health evaluation through advocacy, continuing education, and provision of networking opportunities to members.
Purpose
To recruit and involve a large and diverse group of professionals, representative of Oregon's populations working in health promotion and education.
To provide networking opportunities for persons whose professional interest and training include, but are not limited to, the disciplines of health education, health communication, health promotion, social marketing, behavioral and social sciences, and public relations.
To encourage the inclusion of health education and promotion activities in all of Oregon's health programs.
Goals
To provide OPHA with expertise and leadership in regard to health promotion and education.
To provide Health Promotion and Education professionals with training and continuing educational opportunities.
Meetings/Events
Quarterly
Portland State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon Street
Contacts
Adrienne Paige Mullock adrienne.p.mullock@state.or.us