Oregon Public Health Association

🔥 Quick but Important Reminder!

Early bird registration ends tomorrow, September 30th at 11:59 PM PT. If you’ve been thinking about joining us for OPHA’s 82nd Annual Conference & Meeting, this is your moment.

Lock in the best rate, connect with Oregon’s public health community, and be part of two days of learning, inspiration, and statewide collaboration.

Don’t miss out — register today! https://opha.memberclicks.net/2026-registration-and-rates

We’re excited to recognize our Gold Sponsor for supporting the OPHA 82nd Annual Conference & Meeting! Their generosity helps us bring together public health professionals, students, advocates, and partners from across Oregon.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor:
PacificSource Health Plans

We appreciate your commitment to building a healthier, more equitable Oregon.

We’re proud to recognize our Gold Sponsor for the OPHA 82nd Annual Conference & Meeting!
Their support strengthens Oregon’s public health community and helps make this event possible.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor:
Coalition of Local Health Officials

We’re grateful for your partnership and commitment to building a healthier, more equitable Oregon.

We’re excited to celebrate our Platinum Sponsor for the OPHA 82nd Annual Conference & Meeting!

Their commitment to public health helps make this event possible and strengthens the work happening across Oregon.

Thank you, OHSU PSU School of Public Health , for supporting our public health community and investing in a healthier, more equitable Oregon.

💚 We’re grateful for your partnership!

We've extended our early bird conference pricing to September 30th! We know public health is under strain right now, and we see so many of you still showing up anyway. We want to make sure that we're holding space for that and we hope an extension helps when it comes to getting the best price for the conference. 🧡

✨ Reminder!
Our Awards Portal and Board Interest applications close this Sunday at midnight.

Nominate someone who brings light to public health (yes, you can nominate yourself). To submit your nomination, visit: https://www.oregonpublichealth.org/annual-public-health-awards

And if you’re ready to help shape OPHA’s future, apply for one of our open Board positions.

Send your letter of interest to [email protected].

Great news! Early bird registration for OPHA’s 82nd Annual Conference & Meeting has been extended through September 13.

If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the perfect time to secure the lowest rate and join us in Salem for two days of keynotes, breakout sessions, posters, networking, and statewide collaboration.

Register today and share with colleagues who plan to attend!

https://www.oregonpublichealth.org/2026-registration-and-rates

💚 Interested in volunteering with OPHA?
Volunteering is a great way to learn more about our organization, build your network, and gain valuable leadership experience. We’re recruiting volunteers for our 82nd Annual Conference & Meeting — and volunteers receive free conference registration for supporting this exciting event!

✨ Volunteer Roles Available

📌 Poster Session Volunteer
Help with setup and takedown of posters on Day 1 and guide presenters to their display locations. Open to students (including poster presenters).
⏱️ Time commitment: 3–5 hours

📸 Digital Media / Photography Volunteer
Capture photos and video throughout the two‑day event. A phone with a good camera works great; photography skills preferred.
⏱️ Time commitment: varies

📝 CEU Credit Facilitator
Support the application, collection, and submission of CEU credits for OPHA members. This role is fully virtual and open to all members.
⏱️ Time commitment: ~5 hours

🤝 Customer Service & Logistics Volunteer
Assist with registration, OPHA tabling, event setup, and general onsite support.
⏱️ Time commitment: 3–4 hours

🎤 Moderator Volunteer
Moderate 3 session rooms over two days, keep presentations on time, and facilitate audience Q&A. Great for seasoned moderators or those wanting to build skills.
⏱️ Time commitment: varies

📅 Applications close September 18 so we have time to review submissions and schedule training before the conference.

👉 Ready to sign up? Apply here

https://www.oregonpublichealth.org/conference-volunteer-opportunities

On August 10, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order directing sweeping changes to childhood vaccine recommendations. The order bypasses the scientific review process that has long guided national vaccine policy and was issued without new evidence to support these changes.

We stand with the West Coast Health Alliance and share its position: vaccine guidance for our region must remain grounded in safety, effectiveness, transparency, and trust. Oregon families can count on the immunization schedule developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, regardless of changes at the federal level.

Oregon's vaccination rates are too low to protect our communities from serious and preventable diseases, and these rates are only getting worse each year. This drop in protection is exactly why measles cases are rising in our state. This executive order is dangerous, not scientific, and comes at the worst time when Oregon’s kids and families are already at risk.

Families who have questions or feel confused are encouraged to talk to their local pediatrician or provider for answers. They are trusted resources who can help to answer questions, address confusion, and support shared decision-making.

This executive order was not issued by doctors; it was issued by a politician. Countering its impact will take more than suggestions that families speak to their doctors. We are asking all elected leaders in Oregon to speak out against this and commit to real action to address the confusion caused by these actions.

Through this combined statement, we believe every family in Oregon deserves vaccine guidance rooted in science, not politics. Oregon families are being targeted with waves of misinformation and disinformation about vaccines, all designed to create doubt and confusion rather than to inform. Every Oregonian deserves trusted information and the personal agency to best support the health and safety of their families.

🌟 Nominate a Public Health Champion!
OPHA’s Annual Public Health Awards celebrate individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact on Oregon’s health and well‑being. If you know someone whose leadership, advocacy, or community work deserves recognition, we want to hear from you.

Help us honor the people who strengthen Oregon’s public health landscape.
👉 Learn more and submit a nomination:
https://www.oregonpublichealth.org/annual-public-health-awards