Early Bird Ticket Prices Extended!
Hello OPHA Community,
Monday was Labor Day, a day that honors the people who fought for the working conditions many of us now rely on and reminds us that this work is ongoing. Fair pay, safe workplaces, and time to rest are not guaranteed for everyone. Many of the people who made a three day weekend possible for some never got to enjoy one themselves, and many still don't today. Advocating for fair labor is advocating for the health and safety of our communities, our families, and each other, and there is always more room to grow. We carry that work forward together and honor those that helped shape it.
We've extended our early bird conference pricing (again!). Our friends at WSPHA made a great point when they announced their own extension, and we appreciate the call out and are following their lead. To everyone who has already registered, thank you. We're extending our early bird rate through Wednesday, September 30th, so more folks can join us in October. We know public health is under strain right now, and we see so many of you still showing up anyway. We want to make sure we're holding space for that and we hope an extension helps.
A couple more reminders: our awards portal and Board interest applications both close this Sunday. If you haven't already, take a look at both. Nominate someone for an award who brings light to this field (yes, that can be you too). And if you want to help shape what's next for OPHA's future (see what I did there  ), consider applying for one of our open Board positions. You can send an email to [email protected] with a letter of interest. Join us, we have cookies (sometimes!)
Around the state:
Our friends at CAP Northwest are hosting AIDS Walk Northwest happening September 19th and they are looking for volunteers to help with registration, route support, and event logistics. Whether you have an hour or a full day to give, they'd love to have you there.
The Oregon Health Forum is hosting their monthly panel, Oregon Healthcare and Forging a Path Forward, on September 22nd. More information and registration here.
Yamhill County is hosting an Opioids, Pain, Addiction & Recovery Summit in McMinnville on October 13, 2026. Register here to learn more.
The Asian Health & Service Center is hosting their 43rd Annual Gala on October 15th, celebrating their culturally responsive health and wellness, behavioral health, and nutrition programming across the Portland Metro region. Learn more and register here.
Tillamook County Public Health is holding a Sexual Health Trivia Night on October 20th at The Porchlight, a fun way to build knowledge around sexual health. Tease your brain, win prizes, gather resources, and have fun! Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at The Porchlight.
The Rede Group has put out a call for presentations for their 4th Annual ToPCon, Tobacco Prevention: What's Next! If you work in tobacco prevention, this virtual convening is a great way to connect with partners nationwide on best practices and policy strategies.
These are just a few of the many things happening across the state, and we love sharing them. We're working on ways we can update this information on our site so we can share more as we hear about more. If you have an event or opportunity you'd like us to share, send it our way!
We can't wait to see you in October!
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