About NHEW (directly from the Society for Public Health Education)
Since 1995, SOPHE has led the National Health Education Week (NHEW) celebration during the third week of October. NHEW activities increase awareness of major public health issues and promote a better understanding of the role of health education and health promotion.
Future NHEW Dates
October 19-23, 2026
October 18-22, 2027
Stay tuned for our 2026 NHEW Events!
2026 NHEW Themes and Daily SOPHE Webinars
Monday, October 19: Beyond the Prompt: Ethical AI Applications in Health Educator Training
Tuesday, October 20: Making Health Accessible: Universal Design Strategies That Work for Everyone
Wednesday, October 21: Advancing Public Health Workforce Development Through Public Health Informatics and Student Mentoring
Thursday, October 22: The Center for Alaska Native Health Research: Advancing Innovations in Health through Strengths-Based Science
Friday, October 23: Advancing Reproductive Health Equity Through Health Literacy: A Life-Course Approach