Texas Public Health Association Official

Texas Public Health Association's  101st Annual Education Conference Launching into the Future: On the Border, by the Sea, and Beyond May 13-15, 2025 (Tuesday-Thursday) Brownsville, Texas (IN PERSON CONFERENCE) The Texas Public Health Association is currently seeking abstract submissions for oral presentations and Rapid-Fire presentations on various public health topics including original research, program implementation and evaluation, community assessments, public health methods, theories, and issues relating to health promotion and disease prevention, community health, public health nursing, outbreak investigations, disaster preparedness and response, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social determinants of health and social justice, population health, health administration, public health partnerships, public health accreditation, school health, vision health, oral health, aging, community health, planning, and health policies that affect individuals, groups, communities, and populations at any age or stage in life. The Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) is a non-profit, state-wide association of public health professionals dedicated to public health in Texas. TPHA was established in 1932, and a statewide community for discussion, sharing best practices, and networking among public health professionals in Texas. Learn more about TPHA at http://www.texaspha.org/.   For information on submitting an abstract go to https://lnkd.in/gdFjYNEC

Register for the Speak w/Impact webinar, a valuable opportunity to learn best practices for professional presentations! This Aug. 20 event will discuss how to prepare for different types of presentations commonly used at public health-related conferences. https://lnkd.in/eb6NFQJ3

It's not too late to register for a conversation surrounding how to navigate CDC’s New Heat Initiative on July 18! Being able to prepare for the heat this summer is crucial for your health. CDC has new tools that focus on live, local information about heat and health. https://lnkd.in/e82MVkQS #climatechangeshealth #extremeheatawarenessmonth

APHA's Center for Climate, Health and Equity co-authored a blog with the National League of Cities on how to stay cool when temperatures rise. #climatechangesheatlh #extremeheatawarenessmonth https://lnkd.in/e96E2Css

Champion public health! This new learning series describes current threats to, and ways to advocate for, public health. Check it out and learn more about effective public health advocacy: https://bit.ly/49SksK5 

It can be challenging for public health students to connect their coursework and degree paths with what job titles to search for in their job search. Here is some helpful guidance that Lauren Wheat created to help students better navigate job boards and some of the common terms that you will see. These job titles are NOT all inclusive of all job options in governmental public health - the graphics are intended to provide some potential examples for public health students to explore. You can find more job flyers for a wider variety of academic fields and public health areas here: https://lnkd.in/gPre_pR3 Check out the Texas Department of State Health Services job board to see current openings at DSHS that may be a fit for you! https://lnkd.in/eDc2Z6A #publichealth #governmentjobs #jobsearch #careerexploration

HEY, TPHA!!!! Still basking in the afterglow of the 100th AEC? Didn't get to attend the 100th AEC but want a recap of what we did? Either way, I've got you covered! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gh5t9fAs

I was honored to be able to deliver the TPHA President's Award to my mentor and dear friend, Dr. Bob Galvan today! I am eternally grateful for a friend and mentor who has poured so much into me for the last 21 years. Thank you, Bob! I am proud to be your former student and, most importantly, your friend!

100th Anniversary Video: https://lnkd.in/gd-FQ-vA

THANK YOU from Immediate Past President Dr. Melissa Oden and a couple of announcements to wrap up this TPHA year! https://lnkd.in/gH-TGSS4