North Carolina Chapter Society for Public Health Education

08/22/2025

One week left! Visit ncarolinasophe.com/annual-conference for details.

08/21/2025

Shout out to Past President, Rose Haddock!

HEP faculty recently hosted a Poverty Simulation at Laupus Library in partnership with Brody med students. The session aimed to build empathy, raise awareness, & deepen understanding of the challenges families near the poverty line face—shaping a more informed future workforce.

08/19/2025

08/19/2025

About 15% of North Carolina’s population, including 19% of its children, experienced food insecurity in 2023 (Feeding America 2025). Every county in the state is affected, with rural areas often facing the highest rates. Building sustainable local and regional food systems that connect consumers to healthy foods and reduce waste through collaborative production, processing, and distribution networks is key to addressing this challenge.

This session will explore how local governments and their partners can strengthen food security systems in their communities. Dr. Maureen Berner of the UNC School of Government will provide a big-picture overview of food security in North Carolina, including what it is, why it matters, and key challenges and opportunities. Sam Springs from the High-Country Food Hub and Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture will offer a local perspective, sharing how food security work is being implemented on the ground and what other communities can learn from their efforts.

This webinar is free and open to the public as part of the Drivers of Change series, hosted by the UNC School of Government’s NC IMPACT Initiative through the Growing Practical Solutions for North Carolina (GPS NC) program.

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08/18/2025

Meet Georgia Childs, NC SOPHE's 2008-2009 President. Read about her accomplishments and memories with our organization.

08/07/2025

Meet Julie Gooding, NC SOPHE's 2007-2008 President. Read about her accomplishments and memories with our organization.

07/28/2025

The Call For Abstracts is OPEN!!!!

Share research findings, program impact, policy changes, innovative approaches, and expertise during the 2025 Annual Conference. Check out the Annual Conference page on our website for more information.

The North Carolina Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education (NC SOPHE) offers an exciting opportunity to share research findings, program impact, policy changes, innovative approaches, and expertise with the health education, public health, and health promotion professional community durin...

07/21/2025

Effective Partnerships in Public Health: A local approach to cross-sector collaboration

Public health lies at the intersection of health, environment, and other non-medical factors that affect health. To make real change, health departments need to find partners who bring different perspectives, expertise, and resources to the table. But while these partnerships are critical, they’re not always easy to initiate, and they can be even harder to sustain.

Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, July 23 at 1 PM ET where we will showcase real-world examples of health departments that have successfully engaged in cross-sector collaboration to tackle environmental health concerns like heat, flooding, and wildfire. Learn who they partnered with, how they sustained those partnerships, and the benefits those partnerships delivered.

Register at: https://naccho.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DrHVg23tRGu0lEJ0Px8Ogg

07/18/2025

FINAL HOURS: Early Bird ends today at 11:59 p.m. ET

Save $145 and join us for the 2025 Advocacy Summit, Oct 18-20 in Washington, D.C. Register today and lock in the best rate for the premier public health advocacy event.

Join us for:
- Training from leading public health voices
- Advocacy skills for policy, crisis response, and community engagement
- Direct access to lawmakers on Capitol Hill (Oct 20)
- Professional networking in Washington, D.C.

Early bird pricing transitions to advanced rates tomorrow. Secure your spot at the most discounted rates today. Register at: https://www.sophe.org/conferences_events/advocacy-summit/

07/18/2025

NASW-NC Job of the Week:
Policy Director
Democracy NC- Morrisville, NC

Click here for more information: https://www.naswnc.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=947905

07/18/2025

NC Local Health Educators,

The NC Radon Program needs your input on radon education and awareness. Please take our 5-minute survey by Friday, July 18th. Your feedback will shape the NC Cancer Control Plan and State Health Improvement Plan. Engage your environmental health staff for comprehensive feedback. Your insights will help us develop targeted educational materials and outreach strategies. Thank you for your partnership in promoting a healthier North Carolina!

Take the survey here:⬇️⬇️

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07/15/2025

Meet Ann Houston Staples, NC SOPHE's 2006-2007 President. Read about her accomplishments and memories with our organization.