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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 at 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

To become a PNW SOPHE member or renew your membership, visit Membership.

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