Ohio Public Health Association

05/29/2026

We are looking for our next MEMBER SPOTLIGHT.
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05/28/2026

Join us on Thursday June 4, 2026 at 12PM (noon)for the discussion of the book Dreamland – The True Tale of America’s Op**te Epidemic. It’s a quick and fascinating read with a very close connection to Ohio. Sam Quinones, the book’s award-winning author, and Lisa Roberts, City of Portsmouth City Public Health Department (retired) who was central to the story, will join the discussion. Professor Dan Skinner, PhD, and host of the podcast Prognosis Ohio, will serve as the program moderator.

Even if you don’t have time to read the book, we hope you will join us for what will certainly be a fascinating discussion.

Register for the FREE program here: https://ohiopha.org/events/

05/26/2026

Join us on Thursday June 4, 2026 at 12PM (noon) for the discussion of the book Dreamland – The True Tale of America’s Op**te Epidemic. It’s a quick and fascinating read with a very close connection to Ohio. Sam Quinones, the book’s award-winning author, and Lisa Roberts, retired public health nurse from the City of Portsmouth Public Health Department, who was central to the story, will join the discussion. Professor Dan Skinner, PhD, and host of the podcast Prognosis Ohio, will serve as the program moderator. You don't want to miss this!

Even if you don’t have time to read the book, we hope you will join us for what will certainly be a fascinating discussion.

Register for the FREE program here: https://ohiopha.org/events/
Nursing continuing education credits are pending

05/25/2026

🌟 Attention OPHA Public Health Nursing section members 🌟
Join us for our in-person statewide meeting AND bring a colleague/friend!
📆 WHEN: Thursday June 11, 2026 10AM-3PM
📍WHERE: Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Ohio
✅ Register for the meeting here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIuIjNZo6wyqUAxjscTTj9YT02esRuBa54HFx_SgUDHiwL_A/viewform
🗺 The full agenda will be posted on our website on the events page soon!

05/21/2026

🔥🔥🔥DEADLINE is TOMORROW 🔥🔥🔥
Friday MAY 22, 2026 at 11:59PM

📣 Call for Abstracts for the 2026 OPHA Public Health Nursing and Epidemiology Conference!
📅 November 5-6, 2026
🏨 Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

We welcome abstracts on topics such as:
➡️ The practice of public health nursing and/or epidemiology
➡️ All facets of leadership (workforce development, leading teams, succession planning)
➡️ Keynote sessions on topics pertinent to all public health professionals including artificial intelligence, self-care, advocacy, and public health communication.

View abstract submission details here: https://ohiopha.org/2026-phn-epi-conference-call-for-abstracts/

⏰ Deadline: May 22, 2026!

Call for Abstracts Envisioning Tomorrow’s Public Health: Embracing Collaboration for Community Resilience A Conference for Public Health Nurses and Epidemiologists November 5-6, 2026   The Ohio Public Health Association (OPHA) is seeking abstracts for the organization’s 2026 Public Health Nursi...

05/20/2026

Did you know that you can join OPHA for just $75/year? Our members work in every discipline of public health and this is your opportunity to connect with other like minded professionals in our organization. You can also take advantage of professional development opportunities, free CE credits, networking, and more!
Join today at: www.ohiopha.org/membership

05/20/2026

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 🔥🔥🔥 DEADLINE is THIS WEEK 🔥🔥🔥 Friday MAY 22, 2026 at 11:59PM
📣 Call for Abstracts for the 2026 OPHA Public Health Nursing and Epidemiology Conference!
📅 November 5-6, 2026
🏨 Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

We welcome abstracts on topics such as:
➡️ The practice of public health nursing and/or epidemiology
➡️ All facets of leadership (workforce development, leading teams, succession planning)
➡️ Keynote sessions on topics pertinent to all public health professionals including artificial intelligence, self-care, advocacy, and public health communication.

View abstract submission details here: https://ohiopha.org/2026-phn-epi-conference-call-for-abstracts/

⏰ Deadline: May 22, 2026!

Call for Abstracts Envisioning Tomorrow’s Public Health: Embracing Collaboration for Community Resilience A Conference for Public Health Nurses and Epidemiologists November 5-6, 2026   The Ohio Public Health Association (OPHA) is seeking abstracts for the organization’s 2026 Public Health Nursi...