A Day to Honor, A Week to Show Up
Hello OPHA members & friends,
Today we join communities across Oregon in recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day. Observed on the second Monday of October, this day honors the histories, cultures, and resilience of Native peoples, and Oregon formally recognized it as a state holiday in 2021. Oregon is home to nine federally recognized Tribes, along with many Native people and communities who have cared for these lands since time immemorial.
For those of us in public health, today is also a reminder that health equity grows from listening to Indigenous leaders, honoring Tribal sovereignty, and supporting community-led approaches to wellness. We are deeply grateful for the Tribal health professionals and partners whose work strengthens the health of all Oregonians, and we invite you to take a moment today to learn about the Tribal lands where you live and work.
CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION: DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, is the last day to register to vote or update your registration in Oregon for the November election. If you've moved or changed your name, now is the time to double check. You can find all the key dates on the Oregon Secretary of State's elections calendar: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/current-elections-calendar.pdf
JOIN US THIS FRIDAY FOR PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS
The OPHA Annual Conference is right around the corner, and we'd love for you to kick things off with us.
Public Health Shows Up: Getting Out the Vote & Building Civic Engagement
Friday, October 16 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Online
Register here
Pre-Conference Social Hour
Friday, October 16 | 4 to 5 p.m. | Virtual
If this is your first time attending OPHA's Annual Conference, we warmly invite you to join OPHA leadership for a relaxed social hour and a conference how-to. If you're a seasoned attendee, come share your best tips with first timers or simply get to know some new faces!
Register here
A QUICK NOTE ABOUT HOTELS
Our conference rate room blocks are now full. The good news is that all three hotels listed on our website still have availability, albeit at their regular rates. If you need a last minute reservation, give one of our recommended hotels a call and they'll help get you situated.
GET READY ON WHOVA
If you've registered for the conference, we encourage you to join us on the Whova app. It's the best way to plan out your days, connect with fellow attendees, and prepare for your trip.
Thank you for all you do for the health of our communities. We can't wait to see you soon!
- Valerie Striplin, MPH (she/her)
Executive Director, Oregon Public Health Association
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