📣 Upcoming Webinar 📣
Embedded Files
Interested in joining? Register Here
🗓️ November 13, 2026
⏰ 9 - 11:30am
📍 Virtual
In this webinar, we will hear meaningful discussions regarding the current state of the public health workforce and ways we can strengthen it.
Panelists include subject matter experts from three different fields:
education
entrepreneurship/non-profit
community engagement
Cost
Members: Free
Non-Members: $6
Quick Links
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 - Rie Suzuki, Ph.D.
Dear GLC SOPHE Members and Partners,
Welcome to another transformative year with GLC SOPHE!
Both new and ongoing public health crises have tested our resilience as individuals and as a community. While the public health landscape remains in constant flux, these challenges highlight the urgent need to protect and promote health for all populations. GLC SOPHE stands at the forefront of empowering public health educators, researchers, and practitioners.
This year, we will focus on raising the visibility of GLC SOPHE in our region, while upholding National SOPHE standards and aligning with the 2026–2030 SOPHE strategic plan. I am pleased to announce the reactivation of our chapter newsletter, The Coast to Coast, as a key tool for member engagement. We will also resume our continuing education workshops in fall 2026 and host our annual conference in spring 2027.
As the GLC SOPHE family, I invite each of you to bring your expertise and ideas to our ongoing efforts. Together, we can create a lasting impact in public health education and practice.
Thank you for your dedication and partnership. Please connect with one another and continue to inspire positive change in our communities.
Rie Suzuki, PhD.
2026 GLC SOPHE President & Professor at the University of Michigan-Flint.
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.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse