2026 SOPHE Annual Conference
Hilton Portland Oregon, Portland
April 22 – 24, 2026 (Wednesday – Friday)
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CDC Foundation / James F. and Sarah T. Fries Foundation
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UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
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HPBS strives to foster healthy lifestyles and disease prevention through innovative research and community engagement. Join us in our mission to empower individuals and communities to prioritize health. Together, let's create a healthier future for all!
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Alzheimers Association
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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia -- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
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University of South Florida College of Public Health
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The University of South Florida is home to the highest-ranked public health degree program in Florida (U.S. News and World Report, 2025). Established in 1984 as the first college of public health in the state of Florida, the college is a recognized leader in online education, social marketing, community health, maternal and child health and global infectious disease research. The college offers four unique undergraduate majors across health sciences and public health, plus multiple concentrations that lead to MHA, MPH, MSPH, DrPH and PhD degrees, as well as several dual degrees, graduate certificates and online programs. The Colleges of Public Health, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy unite to form USF Health, whose mission is to envision and implement the future of health with a commitment to improve the full spectrum of health, from the environment to the community, to the individual. To learn more about the college and our community who commit to passionately solving problems and creating conditions that allow every person the universal right to health and well-being, visit https://health.usf.edu/publichealth.
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Safe States Alliance
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The Safe States Alliance is a national non-profit professional association dedicated to strengthening the practice of injury and violence prevention. Our diverse and growing membership includes more than 700 individuals and organizations from a wide array of public health settings across the nation. From the student just starting out to the seasoned professional, Safe States members specialize in a variety of areas, including program coordination, management, data analysis, and public policy.
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Eta Sigma Gamma, Inc
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ESG is a national public health education society comprised of 40+ active student chapters at universities across the United States and approximately 1,200 student, professional, and alumni members.
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Fresh Baby
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Fresh Baby is proud to support the 2026 SOPHE Annual Conference and join you in advancing health outcomes through evidence-informed education and sustainable behavior change! We partner with public health and school health leaders nationwide to translate nutrition and physical activity guidance into practical tools that reinforce skill-building, environmental consistency, and community-level impact.
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Rede Group
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Rede Group is a public benefit public health consulting firm helping organizations move from ideas to measurable impact. We design and deliver tailored training, technical assistance, evaluation, facilitation, and strategic planning services that strengthen programs, build workforce capacity, and produce lasting results. Our team brings deep expertise in community engagement, implementation, and systems change — ensuring every project is responsive to your organization’s goals and grounded in real-world practice. Our Core Services • Strategic planning & organizational development • Climate + Health assessments & action planning • Community health assessments & improvement plans • Equity assessments & implementation strategy • Youth cannabis prevention, adult cannabis misuse prevention, and tobacco prevention training & technical assistance • Focus groups, applied research & stakeholder engagement • Coalition development & project facilitation • Public health conference planning & execution We develop customized, workforce-centered training systems for state agencies, local health departments, community-based organizations, and national initiatives across the country. Our team works in public health systems every day. We are not just trainers — we are practitioners who understand implementation challenges, political realities, and the importance of sustainable change. Each year, Rede also organizes three national public health conferences: • Tobacco Prevention & Public Health • Cannabis & Public Health • Aging & Public Health Visit us at our booth to explore how we can support your next initiative.
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Loma Linda University - School of Public Health
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Sisters in Public Health
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Sisters in Public Health (SiPH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting and supporting women in public health through professional development, scholarships, and leadership opportunities. Our mission is to create a safe space to empower, educate, and evolve the next generation of women in public health.
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Maxim Healthcare Services
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As a trusted nationwide provider of compassionate healthcare services, part of our mission is to empower the communities in which we work. In addition to providing hourly in-home care, we dedicate continued time and resources to delivering contracted 1:1 nursing and other nursing services in schools across the country.
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American Liver Foundation
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The American Liver Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with dedicated staff and national board of directors who bring a range of medical expertise to bear on how we fulfill our mission. ALF’s mission is to promote education, advocacy, support services and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease.
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NCHEC
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Founded in 1988, the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the professional growth and success of Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®). Our credential holders represent a diverse group of professionals working across various sectors to improve health and well-being.
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Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Jones & Bartlett Learning is a world-leading provider of instructional, assessment, and learning-performance management solutions for the secondary education, post-secondary education, and professional markets. Our educational programs and services improve learning outcomes, enhance student achievement, and increase career readiness.
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Hawaii Pacific University
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Hawai‘i Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai‘i. Students from around the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society. Hawai‘i Pacific University’s highly personalized, student-centered approach offering applied, experiential, and innovative educational programs will prepare our graduates to make a positive impact in their workplaces and their communities. The faculty, staff, students, and overall university community of Hawai‘i Pacific embrace the following values as representative of the spiritual, ethical, and philosophical principles that support our community, as well as of the aspirational ideals to which we collectively aspire. PONO, meaning righteous, honest and moral, and an energy of necessity. KULEANA, meaning responsibility and rights, and concern for all interests, property, and people. ALOHA, meaning hello, goodbye, love, kindness and grace, unity, humility, patience and waiting for the right moment.
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
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Gideons International
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The Gospel is our mission
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American Academy of Pediatrics
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a non-profit, professional membership association representing more than 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, pediatric surgical specialists, and trainees. The mission of AAP is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and youth adults. AAP seeks to promote school health by providing resources, tools, and guidance on physical, mental, and social well-being in the school setting.
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American Public Health Association
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APHA serves as a convenor, catalyst and advocate to build capacity in the public health community. We champion optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science. We are the only organization that combines a 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public's health
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers a number of public health programs. Whether you are considering a master’s degree, dual degree, or advanced certificate, we empower students like you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in public health. Our mission is to equip you to prevent disease, safeguard the environment, and promote well-being in collaboration with the communities you serve. Through cutting-edge research, innovative policy analysis, and impactful advocacy, our students and graduates turn knowledge into action, serving and transforming local, national, and global communities.
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San Jose State University Master of Public Health Program
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The Master of Public Health Program at San Jose State University, specializing in Community Health Education, has been continuously accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH) since 1974. We offer two formats with courses on campus or synchronously online in Zoom, and our program has been nationally recognized by Money Magazine (Best Public Health Programs for your Money 2023, five out of five stars), Public Health Online, and College Rank. We are also proud to support LGBTQIA+ students with the Matthew Staley & Wendy Hussey Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in Promoting LGBTQ+ Equality and/or HIV Prevention. New students are admitted each Fall, with applications accepted until June 1st for domestic students or April 1st for international students. For more information visit http://www.sjsu.edu/mph
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HealthSmart
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HealthSmart is a K–12, skills-based health education curriculum designed to empower students to make healthy choices. Aligned with State and National Health Education Standards, HealthSmart lessons impart key health concepts and put critical health skills to practice, ensuring students achieve healthy behavior outcomes now and in the future!
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Epilepsy Foundation of America
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The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection. For more than five decades, the Epilepsy Foundation and our network of nearly 50 partners have helped to: Connect people to treatment, support and resources; Fund innovative research and the training of specialists; and Educate the public about epilepsy and seizure first aid.
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Amazon Pharmacy
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Amazon Pharmacy is a full-service pharmacy that brings prescription medications directly to customers' doors with free two-day delivery for Prime members and same-day delivery in eligible locations. The service offers 24/7 access to pharmacists, transparent pricing, and multiple ways to save. Amazon Pharmacy accepts most insurance plans, automatically applies eligible manufacturer-sponsored coupons, and offers additional savings options for Prime members through RxPass and Prime Rx. For those managing multiple daily medications, PillPack from Amazon Pharmacy sorts medications by date and time into convenient packets, then delivers them to customers' doors at no extra cost.
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Pear Suite
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Pear Suite's care navigation platform empowers community health workers (CHWs) and other frontline healthcare workers to assess and address social drivers of health. Focused on promoting health equity, Pear Suite enables better coordination across the healthcare ecosystem, including community-based organizations, public agencies, health plans, and providers. Pear Suite also offers tech-enabled services through the country's largest CHW provider network, helping to close care gaps, at scale.
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
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James Madison University, Vision of You
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Vision of You (VOY) is an interactive, self-paced online sexuality education program that uses engaging video, animation, interactive components, and gamification principles to provide information, skills, and change behavior. Goals of the Program A reduction in the frequency of sexual activity. A reduction in the number of sexual partners. An increase in contraceptive use. An increase in adulthood preparation subject knowledge and skills (healthy relationships, healthy life skills, parent-child communication, and adolescent development).
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The Foundation for the Advancement of Health Education (FAHE)
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FAHE's Mission is to advance the health education profession with a social justice and equity perspective by supporting students, the workforce and leaders in the field.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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Earn Your MPH—Online, Flexible, and Built for Working Professionals The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse offers a flexible, fully online pathway to a Master of Public Health (MPH) designed to fit your life and advance your career. Already working in public health? Apply what you learn directly to your current role through real-world projects that address challenges in your organization. New to the field? Our faculty will connect you with opportunities to gain meaningful, hands-on experience. With small online classes (about 15 students), you’ll benefit from personalized support while building strong connections with your cohort. Move through the program together, engaging in interactive discussions, collaborative assignments, and applied learning with expert faculty. * No GRE required. No undergraduate public health degree needed. * Same affordable tuition—whether you live in Wisconsin or out of state. * Financial aid and scholarships available.
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Arclet
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Founded in 2023, Arclet is the all-in-one national platform that helps trusted messengers find, adapt, share, and measure evidence-based health information—so communities receive clear, timely guidance. Built from a real-world public health collaborative, Arclet now supports teams across 22 states, with a vetted library of 2,000+ health messaging assets and AI-powered tools designed to strengthen local communication capacity. Learn more at www.arclet.com
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SDSU Global Campus
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San Diego State University Global Campus is the continuing education college of San Diego State University, a public research university in San Diego, California. We offer online graduate programs in Public Health; Behavioral Science and Epidemiology, Advanced Certificate in Public Health, Bachelors of Science in Public Health, Aging Leadership Certificate, Masters in Public Administration, Bachelors in Nursing, Bachelors in Child Development, and more!
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University of St. Thomas - Master of Public Health Program
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The Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, educates leaders to reimagine how we address the needs of the whole person and advance health equity. We offer graduate programs within our Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing, Department of Health and Exercise Science, School of Social Work, and Graduate School of Professional Psychology. We recently launched a fully online Master of Public Health (MPH) program, that is currently accepting applications for Fall 2026!
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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston
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The D. Bradley McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics is one of six schools at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) located in the Texas Medical Center—the largest contiguous medical center in the world. The McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics is the only free-standing school in the nation dedicated exclusively to graduate programs in biomedical informatics; offering graduate certificates, masters and doctoral degrees, and is the only academic program of its kind in Texas. Our mission is to educate future scientists and professionals in biomedical informatics and health information technology, conduct informatics research to improve health care and advance biomedical discovery and develop advanced informatics tools to solve problems in health care. We are Transforming Data to Power Human HealthTM. We offer programs at three levels and dual degree programs: Graduate Certificates o Biomedical Informatics o Applied Biomedical Informatics o Dental Informatics o Pharmacy Informatics o Public Health Informatics o Health Data Science Master of Science o Biomedical Informatics (Research or Applied Tracks) Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Informatics (PhD) Doctorate in Health Informatics (DHI) Dual Degree programs with: o Baylor College of Medicine (MD/MS) o UT Austin College of Pharmacy (PharmD/MS) o UTHealth School of Public Health (MS/MPH and PhD/MPH) o UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School (MD/MS) o UTRGV School of Medicine (MD/MS) Please visit our website for more information about our programs: http://sbmi.uth.edu.
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Oregon State University: College of Health
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The College of Health takes on the greatest challenges to health, using science and community engagement to ensure health and well-being for individuals, families and communities in Oregon and beyond. Our college now encompasses graduate programs in Athletic Training, Public Health, Human Development and Family Studies, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Nutrition - Professional Dietetics. In addition to its growth and interdisciplinary focus on health across the lifespan, the college is a standout among other schools and colleges because outreach – in the form of the OSU Extension Service – is built in.
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youthink at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
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youthink is an Innovation Hub that believes everyone is an innovator. We partner with teams across the U.S. to tackle complex challenges in adolescent and young adult health. youthink's Incubator Program supports teams through an eight-month process - including training, coaching, funding - to design and test groundbreaking ideas.
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California Department of Public Health
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Leah's Pantry
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Improving the health, wellness, and resilience of communities through trauma-informed nutrition security.
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OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
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The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) trains graduates to enter the public health workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to promote health, prevent illness, and advance health equity in Oregon and beyond. Our unique joint school spans OHSU and PSU, facilitating our ability to provide curricular training experiences across 15 programs at three different degree levels (BS/BA, MPH/MS, PhD) with focus areas including Epidemiology, Public Health Practice, Biostatistics, Health Systems Management and Policy, Health Promotion, and Environmental Health Sciences. In the Summer 2025, were excited to be celebrating our 10th year anniversary as the only CEPH accredited School of Public Health in Oregon. The US News and World Report recently ranked us #22 (up from 29) among 200+ accredited U.S. Schools of Public Health placing us in the top 15% of schools nationally. This national recognition affirms that our school is experiencing tremendous growth and change, extending from the past decade of innovation, collaboration, and demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity and building the public health workforce in Oregon. We train future public health practitioners, researchers and educators to critique and confront the inequities in public health by adopting an anti-racist lens while addressing the social determinants of health; deconstructing the public health system, policies built on racism and other forms of oppression; and prioritizing the public health issues of mental health, housing insecurity, gun violence prevention, substance abuse, suicide, gender/transgender health equity and more. Together, OHSU and PSU provide unmatched opportunities for students to engage in academic innovation with community partnerships that center the ever-changing needs of public health education in our society while advancing health, justice and social equity in our city, state and world.
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