🌟 Announcing the 2025 Annual Conference & Call for Abstracts! 🌟
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Building Resilience Together: Collaborative Approaches in Public Health
October 3, 2025 | Oakland University | Rochester, MI
We’re thrilled to welcome you to the 2025 Annual Conference of the Great Lakes Chapter of SOPHE! This year’s theme, Building Resilience Together, celebrates the power of collaboration, innovation, and community in strengthening public health systems and promoting well-being for all.
📣 Submit your abstract today! 📣
Apply here: Call for Abstracts form
💻 Abstract Submissions Due: May 31, 2025
🗓 Notification of Acceptance: June 20, 2024
🎯 Final Presentation Due: September 19, 2025
Questions? Reach out to glcsophe@gmail.com
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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.Â
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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