Oklahoma Public Health Association upcoming events

Policy Committee Meeting (Wed, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

All OPHA members are welcome to join OPHA's Policy Committee. No previous policy or advocacy knowledge and experience is required to join, and folks interested in learning about policy and advocacy are warmly welcomed!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

Emergency Preparedness & Response Section Meeting (Fri, October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Event Title: Emergency Preparedness and Response Section Meeting

Event Date: October 16, 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: Pending for this meeting.

Learning Areas: Professional Development

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

CHW Section Meeting (Thu, October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Co-Chair Kerstin Reinschmidt, Co-Chair La'Keira McCottrell, and Secretary Precious Moore look forward to seeing you! Please register to receive a calendar hold and Zoom link.

Policy Fridays * (Fri, October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 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 Policy Friday calls.)

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every other Friday (September 2027 to January 2027)

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)

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

OPHA Provider Information

NCHEC (CHES/MCHES) Provider #101897

Policy Fridays * (Fri, November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every other Friday (September 2027 to January 2027)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA)

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 Committee Meeting (Wed, November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

OPHA Board of Directors meetings are held the 2nd Friday of the month from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Please contact OPHA Secretary Lois Carpenter at lois-carpenter@ou.edu if you are interested in attending.

Policy Fridays * (Fri, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every other Friday (September 2027 to January 2027)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA)

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, December 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every other Friday (September 2027 to January 2027)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA)

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 Committee Meeting (Wed, December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, December 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

CHW Section Meeting (Thu, December 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Co-Chair Kerstin Reinschmidt, Co-Chair La'Keira McCottrell, and Secretary Precious Moore look forward to seeing you! Please register to receive a calendar hold and Zoom link.

Policy Fridays * (Fri, December 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every other Friday (September 2027 to January 2027)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA)

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

Emergency Preparedness & Response Section Meeting (Fri, December 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Event Title: Emergency Preparedness and Response Section Meeting

Event Date: December 18, 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: Pending for this meeting.

Learning Areas: Professional Development

OPHA Provider Information

NCHEC (CHES/MCHES) Provider #101897

Policy Fridays * (Fri, January 01, 2027)

Fri, 01 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

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

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every other Friday (September 2027 to January 2027)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA)

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

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, January 08, 2027)

Fri, 08 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Policy Committee Meeting (Wed, January 13, 2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 21:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

Policy Fridays * (Fri, January 15, 2027)

Fri, 15 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

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

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every other Friday (September 2027 to January 2027)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA)

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, January 29, 2027)

Fri, 29 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

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

Event Title: Policy Fridays

Event Date: Every other Friday (September 2027 to January 2027)

Event Time: 10:00-10:30 AM

Location: Zoom

Speakers: McKenzie Cowlbeck, MPH, CPH (OPHA)

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 Committee Meeting (Wed, February 10, 2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 21:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, February 12, 2027)

Fri, 12 Feb 2027 17:00:00 GMT

CHW Section Meeting (Thu, February 18, 2027)

Thu, 18 Feb 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Co-Chair Kerstin Reinschmidt, Co-Chair La'Keira McCottrell, and Secretary Precious Moore look forward to seeing you! Please register to receive a calendar hold and Zoom link.

Policy Committee Meeting (Wed, March 10, 2027)

Wed, 10 Mar 2027 21:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, March 12, 2027)

Fri, 12 Mar 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, April 09, 2027)

Fri, 09 Apr 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Policy Committee Meeting (Wed, April 14, 2027)

Wed, 14 Apr 2027 20:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

CHW Section Meeting (Thu, April 15, 2027)

Thu, 15 Apr 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Co-Chair Kerstin Reinschmidt, Co-Chair La'Keira McCottrell, and Secretary Precious Moore look forward to seeing you! Please register to receive a calendar hold and Zoom link.

Policy Committee Meeting (Wed, May 12, 2027)

Wed, 12 May 2027 20:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, May 14, 2027)

Fri, 14 May 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Policy Committee Meeting (Wed, June 09, 2027)

Wed, 09 Jun 2027 20:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, June 11, 2027)

Fri, 11 Jun 2027 16:00:00 GMT

CHW Section Meeting (Thu, June 17, 2027)

Thu, 17 Jun 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Co-Chair Kerstin Reinschmidt, Co-Chair La'Keira McCottrell, and Secretary Precious Moore look forward to seeing you! Please register to receive a calendar hold and Zoom link.

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, July 09, 2027)

Fri, 09 Jul 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Policy Committee Meeting (Wed, July 14, 2027)

Wed, 14 Jul 2027 20:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

Policy Committee Meeting (Wed, August 11, 2027)

Wed, 11 Aug 2027 20:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, August 13, 2027)

Fri, 13 Aug 2027 16:00:00 GMT

CHW Section Meeting (Thu, August 19, 2027)

Thu, 19 Aug 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Co-Chair Kerstin Reinschmidt, Co-Chair La'Keira McCottrell, and Secretary Precious Moore look forward to seeing you! Please register to receive a calendar hold and Zoom link.

Policy Committee Meeting (Wed, September 08, 2027)

Wed, 08 Sep 2027 20:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, September 10, 2027)

Fri, 10 Sep 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Board of Directors Meeting (Fri, October 08, 2027)

Fri, 08 Oct 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Policy Committee Meeting (Wed, October 13, 2027)

Wed, 13 Oct 2027 20:00:00 GMT

OPHA Policy Committee Meetings are every second Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom. Register to receive the monthly calendar invite through October 2027.

Please email the OPHA Policy Chair, Jessica Imotichey, with any questions and to be added to the Policy Committee's member roster!

If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.