Oklahoma Public Health Association

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Initially founded in 1919 as the Oklahoma Tuberculosis Association, today, the Oklahoma Public Health Association (OPHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan nonprofit providing a forum for dedicated public health and allied health students, practitioners and researchers across the state. As a member association, OPHA offers a variety of learning, professional development, peer engagement opportunities and events for both the public and our more than 1,100 active members. With the mission to protect and promote public health in Oklahoma through education, practice and advocacy, our offerings aim to strengthen Oklahoma's public health workforce by growing cross-discipline and interorganizational skills, knowledge, and connections.

OPHA is an independent organization affiliated with the American Public Health Association (APHA), and has collaborated with APHA to grow stronger as organizations, to share expertise, influence, and resources, and to advocate for common priorities at the local, state and federal levels since 1939. APHA champions optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. With APHA's broad-based member community and 150 year perspective, it influences federal policy to improve the public's health.

Membership Types & Benefits

OPHA is a membership-based professional development organization that offers individual memberships for professionals and students to purchase on their own, and group memberships for organizations to purchase in bulk for its students, employees, leadership, etc. Individual and group members receive the same benefits, which we've been working diligently to develop and improve for our members! Below are just a few of our offerings, and stay tuned for more to come!

Virtual, hybrid, and in-person activities and events, including webinars and our annual conference, Policy Day, and National Public Health Week
Waived fees for curated continuing education (typically $15/credit)
Policy and advocacy updates and learning opportunities
Involvement in our interest-based Sections & Committees
Discounts on registration rates and public health swag
Ability to present at OPHA's annual conference
Eligibility for OPHA scholarships and awards

Continuing Education

Learn and earn with OPHA! OPHA is regularly offering CPH, CHES, and MCHES continuing education (CE) credits during our webinars and events! Many of our continuing education credits are also applicable for other credentials types, such as LSW and RPS/RPES. Check our calendar for CE-credited events and submit a response to our CE request form after each event to request credits or a certificate of attendance.

Welcome Statement

OPHA values the lived experiences and identities of all people, regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, geographic location, or socioeconomic circumstance. All are welcome to engage with OPHA!

Anti-Racism Statement

OPHA is committed to amplifying the voices of our Black community and investing in their role as trusted advisors to ensure our alignment and dedication of resources is authentic, collaborative and community-centered. Read more.

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