North Carolina Chapter Society for Public Health Education

04/06/2026

It’s National Public Health Week, an initiative led by the American Public Health Association, dedicated to recognizing the essential role public health plays in our everyday lives.

Public health professionals work to prevent disease, promote wellness, and address health disparities across communities. While much of this work happens behind the scenes, its impact is felt everywhere.

This week, we encourage you to:
✔ Learn about public health in your community
✔ Support healthy lifestyle choices
✔ Advocate for equitable access to care

Together, we can build healthier communities for everyone.

03/26/2026

Two weeks left! Get your abstracts in by 4/10! Click below to submit:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeKh3IwOFOipl.../viewform

03/17/2026

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers yet it remains a leading cause of cancer related deaths.
This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, NC SOPHE encourages you to take charge of your health through routine screening, healthy lifestyle choices, and open conversations with your provider.
Screening can detect colorectal cancer early when treatment is most effective and can even prevent cancer by finding precancerous polyps.
Early detection saves lives. Let’s work together to raise awareness and promote prevention across North Carolina.
ScreeningSavesLives

03/12/2026

Mark your calendars! The NC SOPHE Annual Conference is coming to The University of North Carolina Wilmington on November 12th-13th 2026.
Join public health professionals, educators, students, and community leaders from across North Carolina for two days of learning, networking, and conversations that move public health forward.
Stay tuned for more details, including call for abstracts, registration, and speaker announcements!

03/07/2026

The North Carolina SOPHE Half-Day Webinar is now accepting abstracts! This year’s theme, “The Future of Public Health: Leveraging Technology for Access, Efficiency, and Impact,” highlights innovative ways technology is transforming health education and public health practice.

Share your research, programs, tools, or strategies that use technology to improve access, strengthen efficiency, and create meaningful impact in communities. Submit your abstract and be part of the conversation shaping the future of public health!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKh3IwOFOipl3mBQ05PGqhgNXc2DAAGrEwHDfMbHV_N91kjA/viewform

03/06/2026

02/25/2026

You can still register for the State of the Public Health Union address on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 3-4:30 p.m. ET! Listen in on conversations with former federal public health leaders in republican and democratic administrations, hosted by the American Journal of Public Health.

More information: https://vist.ly/4sjvt

02/25/2026

SOPHE’s three peer-reviewed journals, Health Education & Behavior, Health Promotion Practice, and Pedagogy in Health Promotion, are seeking individuals to participate in the peer-review process as article reviewers. These individuals are vital to the publication process. We welcome reviewers from diverse backgrounds and all areas of expertise. For more information, visit here. https://www.sophe.org/news/sophe-journals-call-for-reviewers/

02/25/2026

REMINDER: Join us tomorrow to see how continuing education (CE) reviewers will support SOPHE's strategic plan and elevate the health education profession. Professional Development committee members will review the process to conduct a quality review for continuing education credit, including aligning learning objectives with HESPA III areas of responsibility. Register here. https://elearn.sophe.org/products/ce-reviewer-training

02/09/2026

💜 Today, SOPHE recognizes International Epilepsy Day.

🗣 Today is a day for additional conversations discussing this neurological condition that affects over 50 million people worldwide. By recognizing this day and having more conversations, we can advocate for better inclusion, treatment, and support.



Reference and Resource: https://internationalepilepsyday.org/