GLC SOPHE

Building Resilience Together: Collaborative Approaches in Public Health
October 3, 2025 | Oakland University | Rochester, MI

For more information, visit our 2025 Annual Conference Page!

✨UPDATES✨

A limited number of Student Scholarships are available for GLC-SOPHE Student members - provides 50% off student registration rate.
Room block is available at the Crowne Plaza Hotel

Questions? Email Katie at glcsophe@gmail.com

📣 UPCOMING DATES 📣

Registration Deadline: September 13, 2025
Hotel Reservation Deadline: September 18, 2025 Reservation link
Final Poster Presentation Due: September 13, 2025
Final Session Presentations Due: September 19, 2025
Extended Registration Deadline: Friday September 19, 2025

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Our Purpose

The purpose of the Chapter shall be consistent with the National Society to promote, encourage, and contribute to the advancement of the health of all people by encouraging study, improving practices, and evaluation standards in the field of public health education.

The Chapter shall implement objectives, special programs, and other activities of the National Society; shall assume leadership in the local provision of in-service training; shall present a professional organization to prospective members, other professional groups, and public and private agencies; shall recommend policies and programs reflected by opinions and interests of the Chapter; and shall strive to provide a medium whereby professionals may share ideas, practices, and knowledge.

A Letter from our President - Caress Dean PhD, MPH

Dear GLC SOPHE Members and Partners,

As we embark on this strategic journey, I am filled with gratitude for your commitment to advancing the health of all individuals through education and advocacy. Our chapter is dedicated to fulfilling the purpose of promoting public health education, encouraging ongoing study, and improving practices that create a healthier society.

Our goals reflect our intention to achieve the status of a ‘chapter in good standing’ year after year, while striving to exceed expectations. We will host elections to empower our leadership, maintain compliance with National SOPHE standards, and develop engaging continuing education opportunities tailored to our members; needs. Furthermore, our commitment to health equity is unwavering. We will enhance our operational practices and prioritize advocacy that addresses the pressing health issues our communities face.

Together, we will expand our reach and impact, fostering strategic partnerships and providing professional development opportunities for current and emerging health education specialists. Invite all members and current or potential partners to actively participate in our initiatives and share your valuable insights and experiences.

Let us work together to elevate health education and advocacy in our region.

In health and solidarity,

Caress Dean, PhD, MPH

President, GLC SOPHE

Vision and Leadership for Health Promotion

The Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education (GLC-SOPHE) is a volunteer, non-profit professional organization dedicated to promoting healthy behaviors and healthy communities. Our members include workers in health departments, community-based and nonprofit organizations, health plans, schools of public health and other public health programs, tribal health agencies, and many more.

Our chapter was created in 1970 and we continue to provide opportunities for health education professionals to participate in continuing education events, obtain CHES credits, learn about public health advocacy initiatives in the state of Michigan, and network with health education colleagues.

As part of our strategies, we are dedicated to providing GLC-SOPHE members and Michigan residents with accurate, relatable, and reliable health education information.

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