Oklahoma Public Health Association upcoming events

CHW Section Meeting (Thu, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Co-chairs Kerstin Reinschmidt and La'Keira McCottrell look forward to seeing you in April! Stay tuned for more information about the meeting.

Policy Fridays * (Fri, April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ixW5LvQlT8qkOHt-FVnSog (You only need to submit once to receive calendar invite for all spring 2026 Policy Friday calls)

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every Friday (February to May 2026)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Description: OPHA's Policy Fridays provide a forum for public health-aligned students, practitioners, and researchers to learn about state and federal policy that impacts public health. Discussion includes bill updates, how policy is made, its different forms, various timelines & deadlines, terms & jargon, and, most critically, how policy is a critical foundation for just or unjust public health systems, programs, and outcomes. All levels of policy knowledge and experience are welcome!

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA) & guest speakers as announced

Continuing Education: Up to 0.5 CPH, CHES & MCHES credits are available from each event. Attendees seeking continuing education or certificates of attendance must request their credits from OPHA through this linked survey within a week of the event and for each discussion attended. OPHA members and CHWs pay no cost to attend and receive CE credits provided by OPHA, but all other attendees will be invoiced $15 per credit hour upon credit request effective July 1, 2024.

Learning Areas: Policy and advocacy, communications and communication strategy

Learning Objectives:

Analyze state and federal policy that impacts public health in Oklahoma
Sustain a public health policy coalition to achieve and maintain evidence-based or -informed policy, systems, and programs
Recognize key milestones and timelines in Oklahoma's legislative process, including voting deadlines and typical active or interim session periods

Continuing Education Fees: OPHA members pay no cost to attend and receive CE credits provided by OPHA. OPHA also provides continuing education to Oklahoma CHWs at no cost — thank you for your work improving Oklahoma's communities! All other attendees will be invoiced $15 per credit hour upon credit request effective July 1, 2024.

Continuing Education Attendance & Evaluation Policy: OPHA offers professional development opportunities and pursues approvals from credentialing bodies to offer continuing education. OPHA strives to meet the standards and competencies of credentialing agencies, and therefore attendance at an OPHA CE event does not guarantee credit. CE-seeking attendees must complete our credits and attendance certificate survey, linked here and on OPHA's homepage, for each event so that OPHA's Continuing Education Committee can ensure attendance, demonstrated learning, and provide requested CE event certificates to attendees on a quarterly basis. CE credits are ultimately awarded to participant by credentialing agency/body upon event and survey completion and the attendee reporting our provided activities.

OPHA Provider Information

NCHEC (CHES/MCHES) Provider #101897

Emergency Preparedness & Response Section Meeting (Fri, April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Event Title: Emergency Preparedness and Response Section Meeting

Event Date: April 17, 2026

Event Time: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Location: Zoom https://nsuok.zoom.us/j/87545010246

Description: Emergency Preparedness & Response Section Meeting

Section Leader: Rebekah Doyle, PhD, RN

Continuing Education: Not applicable for this meeting.

Learning Areas: Professional Development

OPHA Provider Information

NCHEC (CHES/MCHES) Provider #101897

2026 Training Day* (Fri, April 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

2-pager: View here!

Agenda: View here!

Event: 2026 OPHA Learning Institute @ Tulsa Community College West Campus

Host: Thank you TCC Wellness Services for hosting this event.

Lunch Sponsor: NSU College of Extended Learning

Date: Friday, April 24th

Vendor Setup: 7:00-8:00 AM

Event Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Tulsa Community College West Campus, 7505 West 41st Street South Tulsa, OK 74107

Parking: Free, no pass required. Park on the West side of campus near the fitness center or Student Union.

Description: OPHA is relaunching our Emergency Preparedness & Response Section with our Learning Institute @ TCC West Campus! This professional development opportunity welcomes health professionals across all domains of health, especially first responders and those interested in preparing now for when our families, friends, and communities need us!

Speaker Preview:

Bailes Chaples, OK Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Dayen Dooley & Jean Jones, Tulsa Community College

Dr. Rebekah Doyle & Brandon Berryhill, NSU Dept. of Criminal Justice

Dr. Taylor Knooihuizen, Autism Foundation of Oklahoma

Emily McPherson, MHAT, OSU

Cpt. Eric Nester, Broken Arrow Police Department

McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, Oklahoma Public Health Association

Session Preview:

Stop the Bleed

First Responder Wellness

Talk Saves Lives

Overdose Prevention

Ethics for First Responders

Policy, Advocacy & Ethics for Public Health Professionals

Continuing Education: Up to 6.5 CPH & CHES credits and 2 CLEET hours are available during select presentations at this event. Attendees seeking continuing education or certificates of attendance must request their credits from OPHA through this linked credits and attendance certificate survey within two weeks of the event.

OPHA members and CHWs pay no cost to attend and receive CE credits provided by OPHA; other attendees will be invoiced $15 per credit hour upon credit request effective July 1, 2024. (Except in-person events which may have their own registration fees).

Learning Areas: Ethics, Emergency Management, Crisis Response

Learning Objectives: Participation in this event cumulatively will allow attendees to accomplish several learning objectives:

Describe 3 ways to engage with OPHA's Emergency Preparedness and Response Section
Explain ethical considerations in public health
Describe the interconnectedness of emergency management and public health

OPHA Provider Information

NCHEC (CHES/MCHES) Provider #101897

Policy Fridays * (Fri, April 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ixW5LvQlT8qkOHt-FVnSog (You only need to submit once to receive calendar invite for all spring 2026 Policy Friday calls)

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every Friday (February to May 2026)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA) & guest speakers as announced

Learning Areas: Policy and advocacy, communications and communication strategy

Learning Objectives:

Analyze state and federal policy that impacts public health in Oklahoma
Sustain a public health policy coalition to achieve and maintain evidence-based or -informed policy, systems, and programs
Recognize key milestones and timelines in Oklahoma's legislative process, including voting deadlines and typical active or interim session periods

OPHA Provider Information

NCHEC (CHES/MCHES) Provider #101897

Policy Fridays * (Fri, May 01, 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ixW5LvQlT8qkOHt-FVnSog (You only need to submit once to receive calendar invite for all spring 2026 Policy Friday calls)

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every Friday (February to May 2026)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA) & guest speakers as announced

Learning Areas: Policy and advocacy, communications and communication strategy

Learning Objectives:

Analyze state and federal policy that impacts public health in Oklahoma
Sustain a public health policy coalition to achieve and maintain evidence-based or -informed policy, systems, and programs
Recognize key milestones and timelines in Oklahoma's legislative process, including voting deadlines and typical active or interim session periods

OPHA Provider Information

NCHEC (CHES/MCHES) Provider #101897

Policy Fridays * (Fri, May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ixW5LvQlT8qkOHt-FVnSog (You only need to submit once to receive calendar invite for all spring 2026 Policy Friday calls)

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every Friday (February to May 2026)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA) & guest speakers as announced

Learning Areas: Policy and advocacy, communications and communication strategy

Learning Objectives:

Analyze state and federal policy that impacts public health in Oklahoma
Sustain a public health policy coalition to achieve and maintain evidence-based or -informed policy, systems, and programs
Recognize key milestones and timelines in Oklahoma's legislative process, including voting deadlines and typical active or interim session periods

OPHA Provider Information

NCHEC (CHES/MCHES) Provider #101897

Policy Fridays * (Fri, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ixW5LvQlT8qkOHt-FVnSog (You only need to submit once to receive calendar invite for all spring 2026 Policy Friday calls)

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every Friday (February to May 2026)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA) & guest speakers as announced

Learning Areas: Policy and advocacy, communications and communication strategy

Learning Objectives:

Analyze state and federal policy that impacts public health in Oklahoma
Sustain a public health policy coalition to achieve and maintain evidence-based or -informed policy, systems, and programs
Recognize key milestones and timelines in Oklahoma's legislative process, including voting deadlines and typical active or interim session periods

OPHA Provider Information

NCHEC (CHES/MCHES) Provider #101897

Policy Fridays * (Fri, May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ixW5LvQlT8qkOHt-FVnSog (You only need to submit once to receive calendar invite for all spring 2026 Policy Friday calls)

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every Friday (February to May 2026)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA) & guest speakers as announced

Learning Areas: Policy and advocacy, communications and communication strategy

Learning Objectives:

Analyze state and federal policy that impacts public health in Oklahoma
Sustain a public health policy coalition to achieve and maintain evidence-based or -informed policy, systems, and programs
Recognize key milestones and timelines in Oklahoma's legislative process, including voting deadlines and typical active or interim session periods

OPHA Provider Information

NCHEC (CHES/MCHES) Provider #101897

Policy Fridays * (Fri, May 29, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ixW5LvQlT8qkOHt-FVnSog (You only need to submit once to receive calendar invite for all spring 2026 Policy Friday calls)

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every Friday (February to May 2026)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA) & guest speakers as announced

Learning Areas: Policy and advocacy, communications and communication strategy

Learning Objectives:

Analyze state and federal policy that impacts public health in Oklahoma
Sustain a public health policy coalition to achieve and maintain evidence-based or -informed policy, systems, and programs
Recognize key milestones and timelines in Oklahoma's legislative process, including voting deadlines and typical active or interim session periods

OPHA Provider Information

NCHEC (CHES/MCHES) Provider #101897