Agencies/Associations/Organizations Associated with Health Education Chapter 8

Agencies/Associations/ Organizations Many different agencies/associations/ organizations Places of employment for health educators Valuable resources for those not employed by them

Classification of Agencies/ Associations/Organizations Governmental Health Agencies, e.g., local public health agency Quasi-Governmental Agencies, e.g., ARC Non-Governmental Health Agencies Voluntary health agencies Philanthropic foundations Service, fraternal, & religious groups Professional health associations & organizations

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Umbrella organization; an alliance Comprised of AAAFL, AAHE, AALR, NAGWS, NASPE, NDA Six district State affiliates

American Association for Health Education (AAHE) One association of AAHPER&D Members from all four major settings plus many faculty from colleges/universities; ~7,500 members Publications American Journal of Health Education International Electronic Journal of Health Education HE-XTRA

American Public Health Association (APHA) Members represent the major disciplines of public health Sub-divided into sections (health education has two) Public Health Education & Health Promotion Section School Health Education Section Publications American Journal of Public Health The Nation’s Health Section newsletters State APHA Associations

American College Health Association (ACHA) Membership composed of those concerned about the health issues in colleges/universities; institution (~900) & individual memberships (~2,400) ACHA has eight sections & 11 affiliate organizations Publications Journal of American College Health Newsletter Action

American School Health Association (ASHA) Members include health educators, nurses, & others that are concerned with health issues related to school-aged children & youth; ~2,000 members ASHA has sections & councils Publications Journal of School Health Newsletter “Pulse”

National Wellness Institute, Inc. (NWI) Created to provide resources & services to health promotion & wellness professionals Memberships for both individuals & organizations Publications: Four online publications American Journal of Health Promotion National Wellness Conference at Stevens Point, WI

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) SOPHE is only professional organization devoted exclusively to public health education & health promotion ~4,000 members 24 SOPHE chapters covering 33 states Good working relationship with APHA Publications Health Education & Behavior Health Promotion Practice Newsletter “News & Views”

International Union for Health Education (IUHE) Professionals committed to development of health education around the world Organized through six regional offices Publications Promotion & Education (multilingual quarterly) Health Education Research Health Promotion International Reviews of Health Promotion and Education Online

American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) Members are health education researchers that meet guidelines for acceptance into The Academy Newest & smallest health professional association Publication American Journal of Health Behavior

Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) Honorary open to health education students & professionals who meet entry guidelines. Special interest in pre-service health educators 112 chapters on campuses; founded at Ball State University Publications The Health Educator The Health Education Monograph Series Newsletter “The Vision”

Associations of Directors Membership by position Directors of Health Promotion & Education (DHPE) – Directors of health education in official state & territorial departments of public health. DHPE an affiliate of ASTHO. Society of State Directors of Health, Physical Education, & Recreation (SSDPHER) – HPER directors in state departments of education; has associate members

Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA (CNHEO) Comprised of AAHE, SOPHE, ACHA, ASHA, APHA – PHEHP & SHES, AAHB, DHPE, SSDHPER, & ESG Purpose: Facilitate national level communication Forum for the identification & discussion of profession issues Formulate recommendations & take action on member interests Serve as a communication & advisory resource on health education issues Serve as a focus for the exploration & resolution of issues pertinent to health educators

Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA (CNHEO) (con’t.) Selected major accomplishments Health Educator added to the “List of Community & Social Service Occupations” 21st-century reports “Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession” Health Education Advocacy Summit Health Education Advocate Web site

Joining a Professional Association/Organization For most organizations – complete application and send along with dues Special membership criteria for AAHB, ESG, DHPE, SSDHPER, CNHEO Dues depend on various lengths of & categories for membership Can join at various levels National Regional State or local organizations

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