The Ohio Public Health Association (OPHA) is glad you’ve found us!
Our mission is to ensure the optimal health of all Ohioans and to be the inclusive Voice of Public Health in Ohio.
We have a strong belief in the power and value of being that voice – for all Ohioans! And to that end, we champion a Health and Equity in All Policies approach to decision-making and policy development. Only when all Ohioans have equal access to high quality prevention and health care services, and when the places where we all live, learn, work, play and pray comprise the healthiest communities possible, will our work be done! And then we’ll find more ways to make a healthier difference for Ohioans and we’ll keep working!
Become a member – get in the loop and get engaged with us in making Ohio the healthiest state possible!
Register for the 2019 Public Health Combined Conference
Registration is open for the 2019 Public Health Combined Conference, which this year runs from May 13-15. The theme is “Health Equity: A Public Health Mission for Justice”. This aligns with OPHA’s Health and Equity in All Policies initiative.
Public Policy Institute Focuses on Children
OPHA’s Public Policy Institute will this year focus on Children and Health Equity. It will be held on April 3rd as a half-day webinar to recognize geographic diversity and limited budgets. It will as always feature dynamic speakers representing the wide spectrum of diverse and pressing issues of the day for public health in Ohio. … Continue reading Public Policy Institute Focuses on Children
Recognize a Public Health Professional!
OPHA members, do you know a public health professional who deserves state-wide recognition? We are accepting nominations for our annual Awards, presented at our Celebrate Public Health Awards Dinner on May 14.
Public Policy Institute Focuses on Children
OPHA’s Public Policy Institute will this year focus on Children and Health Equity. It will be held on April 3rd as a half-day webinar to recognize geographic diversity and limited budgets. It will as always feature dynamic speakers representing the wide spectrum of diverse and pressing issues of the day for public health in Ohio. … Continue reading Public Policy Institute Focuses on Children
President’s Message: Support HEiAP Legislation
I’m writing to raise awareness of the Ohio Public Health Association’s Health and Equity in All Policies Legislative Initiative. Senate Bill 302 (Tavares), the Health and Equity in All Policies (HEiAP) Initiative, seeks to create a standardized, systematic review process for determining potential impact of proposed legislation on the health of Ohioans. The bill calls … Continue reading President’s Message: Support HEiAP Legislation
Senator Tavares Introduces HEiAP Bill to Improve Health of Ohioans
State Senator Charleta B. Tavares (D-Columbus) recently introduced a bill, Senate Bill 302, to improve Ohio’s poor health indicators by requiring the State to determine how all new rules and regulations would impact the health of Ohioans. “We know that the health of our citizens influences every aspect of our state – our economy, our … Continue reading Senator Tavares Introduces HEiAP Bill to Improve Health of Ohioans