Welcome!
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 health-allied 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 1,000 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. Learn more at www.apha.org.
Sections & CommitteesAll members are encouraged to select an interest-based Section or Committee to learn, engage and grow professionally with fellow OPHA members! OPHA's active Sections and Committes are below. Don't see your interest represented? You can form and lead one yourself!
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Continuing Education Learn and earn with OPHA! OPHA is regularly offering CPH and CHES continuing education (CE) credits! Check our calendar for CE-credited events and submit a response to our credits and attendance form after each CE-worthy event to request credits or a certificate of attendance.
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.
Policy & Advocacy Oklahoma's legislative session is over! Stay updated with OPHA's policy activities by...
| About the Oklahoma Public Health Association OPHA, originally established in 1919 as the Oklahoma Tuberculosis Association, is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan member association and affiliate of APHA with the mission to protect and promote public health in Oklahoma through public health education, practice, and advocacy. OPHA is overseen and directed by a volunteer Board of Directors and two staff members. OPHA values and celebrates the lived experiences and choices of all people, regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, geographic location, or socioeconomic circumstance. OPHA actively works to foster a collective, respectful, and equity-centered field of public health in Oklahoma, both within and outside of the organization itself. Despite our efforts, our language or practice language may unintentionally offend or stigmatize some individuals or populations. We welcome and appreciate feedback to improve our outreach and efforts! If you have feedback, please contact admin@okpublichealth.org.
Member Types & Benefits
OPHA has two types of membership – individual membership and group membership. Individual and group members receive the same benefits, which we've been working diligently to grow and increase the value of your membership! Below are just a few of our offerings, and stay tuned for more to come!
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Member Organizations
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