Grand Valley State University - Public Health

11/20/2025

We’re excited to celebrate with rural communities nationwide! Together, we’re amplifying the and highlighting the people, providers, and places that help rural America thrive.

Rural health is public health. It is:
✨ Creative community-driven solutions
✨ Dedicated local providers
✨ Partnerships that advance health equity

We’re proud to stand with rural communities today—and every day—as we work to build healthier, stronger, more connected places to live, work & thrive.

11/13/2025

It's that time again! We are calling for nominations for the 2026 Hometown Health Hero Awards!

Please refer to the attached document to nominate your peers, colleagues, supervisors, and teams for this prestigious award in Michigan. The event will take place in Lansing in March.

Who will you share this with? Who would you like to nominate? I would love to see some of you considered for this honor!

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/hometownhero

10/24/2025

🎉 It’s Friday and the final day of National Health Education Week!

Thank you for joining SOPHE and GVSU in celebrating the power of public health education all week long.
📣 Don’t miss today’s closing webinar at 2 p.m. ET, where we’ll explore linguistic equity—a vital step toward inclusive, effective health communication.
Missed a session? You can catch up anytime at www.sophe.org or through SOPHE’s Center for Online Resources & Education (CORE).

Society for public health education - SOPHE - provides leadership to the profession of health education and health promotion professionals

10/23/2025

📚 Day 4 of National Health Education Week centers on advancing women’s health through health literacy.
Join TODAY at 2 p.m. ET for a hands-on online seminar that explores how integrating health literacy principles can transform educational materials—and better serve diverse communities.
Expect practical tools, proven methodologies, and real-world strategies you can apply immediately in your public health work.
Let’s make health education more accessible, equitable, and empowering.
🔗https://elearn.sophe.org/products/empowering-womens-health-redesigning-education-for-accessibility-and-equity

10/22/2025

🌱 Day 3 of National Health Education Week is all about grassroots advocacy and nonprofit impact.

Join SOPHE today at 2 p.m. ET for a powerful webinar exploring real-world challenges in public health practice—from funding restrictions and mission drift to navigating complex stakeholder expectations.
Whether you're a student, practitioner, or changemaker, this session offers practical insight into leading with purpose and integrity.
🔗 https://elearn.sophe.org/products/what-i-wish-i-knew-insights-and-lessons-from-transitioning-grassroots-advocacy-to-nonprofit-work

10/21/2025

Welcome to day two of National Health Education Week!

Today is all about preparing the next generation of the public health education workforce, and how they can be self-directed learners.
Let’s build a healthier tomorrow—starting with how we learn today.

Join SOPHE's webinar today at 2 p.m. (ET) for this discussion.
https://www.sophe.org/conferences_events/national-health-education-week/

10/20/2025

Today kicks off National Health Education Week!
This week is about making health a reality for
everyone. SOPHE recognizes that every community’s health and well-being depend on a variety of
physical, social, environmental, and economic factors.
Visit their website to learn more and register for today’s webinar on the ethics of artificial intelligence at 2
p.m. (ET)!

https://www.sophe.org/conferences_events/national-health-education-week/

10/16/2025

🎉 National Health Education Week is almost here!
📲 We’ll be posting daily with highlights, reminders, and ways to engage. Follow along and join the movement to promote healthier communities. power of health education.
💡 Whether you're a student, educator, or public health professional, there's something for you—so don’t miss out!

🔗 Register now and learn more at SOPHE’s NHEW page at https://www.sophe.org/conferences_events/national-health-education-week/

09/23/2025

This semester, PH500: Introduction to Public Health students explored the campus for the campaign, uncovering everyday signs of public health in action.
Check out their findings and stay tuned for our discoveries from the hybrid PH500 class in a couple of weeks!

09/18/2025

🧓🏽💡 Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day.
Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 people living with HIV in the U.S. are aged 50 or older?
Aging with HIV brings unique challenges—medical, emotional, and social. This day is about breaking stigma, promoting inclusive care, and ensuring that older adults living with HIV are seen, heard, and supported.
📌 Learn more and explore resources at NHAAD.org
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09/15/2025

🚨 Conference Details!

The Michigan Premier Public Health Conference 2025 is happening October 27–29 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center

This year’s theme: “Together for Health: Engaging Communities for a Healthier Future” — featuring Keynote speakers Joneigh S. Khaldun, Sean Egan, JD., Brian Klaas, and Dr. Kwesi Brookins, PhD.

🗓️ Important Reminder:
Register by September 20 to avoid late fees

🔗 Learn more and register now: https://events.resultsathand.com/malph25/3207/

09/12/2025

September is Healthy Aging Month

This year’s theme, “Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself” reminds us that no matter your age or stage, it’s always possible to chart a new course—whether it’s through a career shift, new lifestyle habit, or personal growth goal. Unlike past years’ focus on just sustaining vitality, 2025 is about transforming your future with purpose and excitement.

Learn more about tips for healthy aging at https://healthyaging.net/healthy-aging-month/healthy-aging-month-2025-redefine-your-next-chapter/