Updated 18 August 2009

PacificNorthwest SOPHE

PacificNorthwest (PNW) SOPHE is a chapter of the Society for Public Health Education or SOPHE. PNW SOPHE is a dynamic group of professionals and students dedicated to the promotion of health education in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and the Province of British Columbia.

PNW SOPHE is a membership organization, and the membership year matches the calendar year.  You can contact PNW SOPHE by mail or email:

PNW SOPHE
PO Box 25630
Seattle, WA 98165-1130

or email PNWSOPHE

Current membership dues are:
Professional - $30/year
Organization - $40/year
Student - $20/year

PNW SOPHE Membership Application in pdf format

What does PNW SOPHE Do for You?

PNW SOPHE gives you a forum of health education professionals for networking and furthering your interests and career; offers continuing education opportunities; keeps you up to date with regional chapter activities and events through its newsletter, publishes a directory of members; stages professional and social programs; initiates special interest groups; supports an Internet mailing list; and offers membership information for National SOPHE.

Who Are We?

Regional membership is open to all who work in health education, or hold a degree in the field. Corporations and organizations involved in health are also welcome. Students of health education are encouraged to join and benefit from a reduced fee. Members work in hospitals, health agencies and organizations, schools, and private industry. Others serve as teachers or consultants.

Why Join PNW SOPHE?

PNW SOPHE is a volunteer, professional organization in which many members participate on various committees and the Executive Committee, bringing to the chapter:

Professional Development/Networking

The Chapter’s Program Committee organizes at least two educational workshops each year and also puts on two social/networking events. The Summer Social serves as the Annual Meeting of the organization. PNW SOPHE members enjoy reduced rates for these functions.

Accreditation for CHES

The Continuing Education Committee provides opportunities to obtain Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) continuing education credits. Programs developed by the PNW SOPHE Program Committee or by other agencies are approved for CHES credit and publicized by PNW SOPHE.

Job Bank

The Job Bank is available to all members. It is an online listing of open jobs identified by state.  The Job Bank web page is updated on a regular basis.  The page covers job openings in the Pacific Northwest - Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Occasionally, jobs from out of the geographic area are included.  New listings are always welcome.

Legislation & Public Policy

PNW SOPHE is allied with a number of other public health organizations and participates in legislative and related efforts to further health education goals.  Public health advocacy is a priority activity of the PNW Chapter.

SOPHE Sounds

PNW SOPHE publishes a newsletter every four months, SOPHE Sounds. It includes news of local, regional and national interest regarding health education topics and resources, innovative programs, member profiles, Executive Committee reports, and a calendar of events.

Membership Directory

The annual directory, free to the membership, is a current list of members with their contact information.

Health Education Listserv or Discussion Group

PNWHEALTH Listserv is an email discussion group. The list is open, unmoderated, and designed to provide a forum for the exchange of information among professionals involved in health education practice, including health education students and others interested in health education. It’s easy to be a part of the group, because it uses your own email program. You must subscribe to PNWHEALTH. It’s easy.  Visit the PNWHEALTH page - http://mailman.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/pnwhealth/

Follow the instructions by adding your:

1. Email address
2. Name
3. Select a daily digest if you prefer
4. Click on subscribe

View and Print a PNW SOPHE Membership Application now.

The PNW Chapter membership application is available in pdf format. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to successfully view the application form.

PNW SOPHE Membership Application

To submit your membership application:

• Print the form
• Complete the form
• Mail the form to:
  PNW SOPHE
  PO Box 25630
  Seattle, WA 98165-1130

PNWSOPHE is a chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Inc. Membership in National SOPHE is encouraged but not necessary for local membership. For more information, contact PNW SOPHE or directly contact: SOPHE, Inc., 10 G St. NE, Suite 605, Washington, DC 20002, Phone: 202/408-9804, Fax: 202/408-9815,  Email: National SOPHE or visit SOPHE on the web.  You can download a membership application for National SOPHE from this site.