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• Policy Fridays *

  • When
    Fri, October 17, 2025
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81612984434?pwd=y7kyCg6ag75bJKUUTCfAlrfPUvSM5E.1

  
  

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  Event Title: Policy Fridays

  Event Date: Every other Friday (June 2025-January 2026)

  Event Time: 12:30-1:00 PM (August-October)

  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 how policy is made, its different forms, various timelines, terms & jargon, and, most critically, how policy is the 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

  
  

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• Polishing Your Research Abstracts & Poster Presentations *

  • When
    Wed, October 22, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83131406214?pwd=8V2pTp0IduM53SdJbUYV5poaZ5s08p.1

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  Event Title: Polishing Your Research Abstracts & Poster Presentations

  Event Date: Wed, Oct 22nd 

  Event Time: 12:00-1:15 PM

  Location: Zoom (calendar invite sent after registration)

  Description: This webinar is geared towards students and professionals curious about the process of how to answer the call for research abstracts for professional conferences. We'll cover the basics of what to include in the abstract, and some common errors. Then, we'll discuss the review process and how decisions are made. The info session will include tips and pointers for poster formatting if you're accepted! 

  Speakers: Rachel Liebe, PhD; Tracy Freudenthaler, PhD, MPH, MCHES

  Continuing Education: Up to 1 hour CPH & CHES are available from this webinar. Attendees seeking continuing education or certificates of attendance must request their credits from OPHA through this linked survey within a week of the event.

  Learning Areas: Research and evaluation

  Learning Objectives: 

  • Identify 3 common errors in research poster abstract submissions
    
  • Identify 5 typical sections of a written research abstract and corresponding poster 
  • Describe 3 different styles of poster formats commonly used in poster presentations

  Continuing Education Fees

  OPHA members pay no cost to attend and receive CE credits provided by OPHA. OPHA 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 event registration.

  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

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• Your Public Health Path: Navigating the Grad School Application Process *

  • When
    Wed, October 29, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    https://okstate-edu.zoom.us/j/95430306595

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  Event Title: Your Public Health Path: Navigating the Grad School Application Process

  Event Date: Wed, Oct 29th 

  Event Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Location: Zoom (calendar invite sent after registration)

  Description: Thinking about grad school in public health but not sure where to start? Join us for an engaging and practical info session all about making your application shine. We'll break down what reviewers are really looking for—from personal statements to resumes to letters of recommendation—and give you tips on how to tell your unique story. Whether you're applying this cycle or just exploring your options, you'll leave with a better sense of how to stand out (without stressing out)!

  Speakers: Rachel Liebe, PhD & Tracy Freudenthaler, PhD, MPH, MCHES

  Continuing Education: Up to 1 hour CPH & CHES are available from this webinar. Attendees seeking continuing education or certificates of attendance must request their credits from OPHA through this linked survey within a week of the event.

  Learning Areas: Research and evaluation

  Learning Objectives: Professionalism

  • Identify key components of a strong public health graduate school application, including personal statements, resumes, and letters of recommendation.
  • Describe common challenges applicants face and strategies to address them effectively.
  • Apply tips and tools shared in the webinar to begin drafting or refining their own application materials.
    

  Continuing Education Fees

  OPHA members pay no cost to attend and receive CE credits provided by OPHA. OPHA 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 event registration.

  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

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• Policy Fridays *

  • When
    Fri, October 31, 2025
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81612984434?pwd=y7kyCg6ag75bJKUUTCfAlrfPUvSM5E.1

  
  

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  Event Title: Policy Fridays

  Event Date: Every other Friday (June 2025-January 2026)

  Event Time: 12:30-1:00 PM (August-October)

  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 how policy is made, its different forms, various timelines, terms & jargon, and, most critically, how policy is the 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

  
  

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• APHA Annual Conference & Expo

  • Start
    Sat, November 01, 2025
  • End
    Wed, November 05, 2025
  • Location
    Washington, DC

  The Oklahoma Public Health Association is a state affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA). Several OPHA members and affiliates will be attending APHA's 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo in Washington, DC.

  Interested in attending? Learn more and register here.

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• Quality Breastfeeding Support: Oklahoma's Breastfeeding Hotline and the Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank (OMMB)

  • When
    Mon, November 10, 2025
  •  
    12:00 AM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84584272403?pwd=v8QsPMdKRU3E30QGpPnpg324uX8bz3.1

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  Event Title: Quality Breastfeeding Support: Oklahoma's Breastfeeding Hotline and the Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank (OMMB)

  Event Date: Monday, November 10th 2025

  Event Time: 12:00 PM-1:15PM

  Location: Zoom (calendar invite sent after registration)

  Description: With recent grant funding from OSDH, the Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline has expanded services to include statewide telehealth consultations, online prenatal education, and the development of a mobile application. These enhancements aim to increase access to high-quality lactation support, especially for families in rural/underserved areas. Come learn more about the OK Breastfeeding Hotline and ALSO how the Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank (OMMB) provides quality breastfeeding support! 

  Speakers: Rebecca "Becky" Mannel, MPH, IBCLC, FILCA and Jaclyn Huxford, RDN, IBCLC

  Continuing Education: Up to 1 hour CPH & CHES are available from this webinar. Attendees seeking continuing education or certificates of attendance must request their credits from OPHA through this linked survey within a week of the event.

  Learning Areas: Implementation, Health promotion and education

  Learning Objectives: 

  • Describe lactation care deserts. 
  • Discuss benefits of virtual breastfeeding support groups for breastfeeding families. 
  • Explain use of pasteurized donor human milk as a bridge to support maternal milk production.

  Continuing Education Fees

  OPHA members pay no cost to attend and receive CE credits provided by OPHA. OPHA 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 event registration.

  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

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• Policy Committee Meeting

  • When
    Wed, November 12, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  All OPHA members are welcome to join OPHA's Policy Committee (Pol Com). No previous policy or advocacy knowledge and experience is required to join, and folks interested in learning about policy and advocacy are warmly welcomed! Meetings are every second Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM via Zoom. Please email McKenzie Cowlbeck to be added to the email list and calendar invite. If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

  
  

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    Fri, November 14, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  OPHA Board of Directors meetings are held the 2nd Friday of the month from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Board meetings are closed unless otherwise stated. Please email director@okpublichealth.org for questions or interest in holding an open Board meeting.

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• Policy Fridays *

  • When
    Fri, November 14, 2025
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81612984434?pwd=y7kyCg6ag75bJKUUTCfAlrfPUvSM5E.1

  
  

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  Event Title: Policy Fridays

  Event Date: Every other Friday (June 2025-January 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 how policy is made, its different forms, various timelines, terms & jargon, and, most critically, how policy is the 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

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• From Idea to Impact: Demystifying Academic Publishing in Public Health *

  • When
    Wed, November 19, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81337496900?pwd=IgruLEKb6OlIDIpa1QAc5nUBa51F32.1

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  Event Title: From Idea to Impact: Demystifying Academic Publishing in Public Health

  Event Date: Wednesday, November 19th 

  Event Time: 10:00 AM - 11:15PM

  Location: Zoom (calendar invite sent after registration)

  Description: You have something important to say—let’s get it published. This session breaks down the academic publishing process into manageable steps, helping you move from idea to publication. We’ll cover practical strategies, common roadblocks, and how to navigate it all.

  Speakers: DJ McMaughan, PhD is an Associate Professor of Public Health, Interim School Head of the School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology at Oklahoma State University and Director of the Disability and Wellness Research Collaborative. 

  Continuing Education: Up to 1 hour CPH & CHES are available from this webinar. Attendees seeking continuing education or certificates of attendance must request their credits from OPHA through this linked survey within a week of the event.

  Learning Areas: Research and evaluation, Communications and communication strategy

  Learning Objectives: Professionalism

  • Describe the academic publishing process from manuscript preparation to navigating peer review. 
  • Understand common mistakes that delay or derail publication, including journal mismatch, unclear writing, and mismanaging feedback.

  Continuing Education Fees

  OPHA members pay no cost to attend and receive CE credits provided by OPHA. OPHA 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 event registration.

  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

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• Policy Fridays *

  • When
    Fri, December 05, 2025
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81612984434?pwd=y7kyCg6ag75bJKUUTCfAlrfPUvSM5E.1

  
  

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  Event Title: Policy Fridays

  Event Date: Every other Friday (June 2025-January 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 how policy is made, its different forms, various timelines, terms & jargon, and, most critically, how policy is the 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

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• Policy Committee Meeting

  • When
    Wed, December 10, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  All OPHA members are welcome to join OPHA's Policy Committee (Pol Com). No previous policy or advocacy knowledge and experience is required to join, and folks interested in learning about policy and advocacy are warmly welcomed! Meetings are every second Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM via Zoom. Please email McKenzie Cowlbeck to be added to the email list and calendar invite. If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

  
  

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    Fri, December 12, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  OPHA Board of Directors meetings are held the 2nd Friday of the month from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Board meetings are closed unless otherwise stated. Please email director@okpublichealth.org for questions or interest in holding an open Board meeting.

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• Policy Fridays *

  • When
    Fri, December 19, 2025
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81612984434?pwd=y7kyCg6ag75bJKUUTCfAlrfPUvSM5E.1

  
  

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  Event Title: Policy Fridays

  Event Date: Every other Friday (June 2025-January 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 how policy is made, its different forms, various timelines, terms & jargon, and, most critically, how policy is the 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

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• Policy Fridays *

  • When
    Fri, January 02, 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81612984434?pwd=y7kyCg6ag75bJKUUTCfAlrfPUvSM5E.1

  
  

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  Event Title: Policy Fridays

  Event Date: Every other Friday (June 2025-January 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 how policy is made, its different forms, various timelines, terms & jargon, and, most critically, how policy is the 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

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• Policy Committee Meeting

  • When
    Wed, January 14, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  All OPHA members are welcome to join OPHA's Policy Committee (Pol Com). No previous policy or advocacy knowledge and experience is required to join, and folks interested in learning about policy and advocacy are warmly welcomed! Meetings are every second Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM via Zoom. Please email McKenzie Cowlbeck to be added to the email list and calendar invite. If you are not yet a member, we kindly ask you to submit your member application before requesting to join the committee.

  
  

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• Policy Fridays *

  • When
    Fri, January 16, 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81612984434?pwd=y7kyCg6ag75bJKUUTCfAlrfPUvSM5E.1

  
  

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  Event Title: Policy Fridays

  Event Date: Every other Friday (June 2025-January 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 how policy is made, its different forms, various timelines, terms & jargon, and, most critically, how policy is the 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

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• Policy Fridays *

  • When
    Fri, January 30, 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81612984434?pwd=y7kyCg6ag75bJKUUTCfAlrfPUvSM5E.1

  
  

  Want a calendar invite? Click "Add to my calendar" above the graphic!

  Event Title: Policy Fridays

  Event Date: Every other Friday (June 2025-January 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 how policy is made, its different forms, various timelines, terms & jargon, and, most critically, how policy is the 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

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• National Public Health Week

  • Start
    Mon, April 06, 2026
  • End
    Sun, April 12, 2026

  During the first full week of April each year, APHA and its state Affiliates bring together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health. For over 25 years, APHA has served as the organizer of NPHW. Every year, the Association develops a national campaign to educate the public, policymakers and practitioners about issues related to each year's theme. APHA creates new NPHW materials each year that can be used during and after NPHW to raise awareness about public health and prevention.

  OPHA is a proud National Public Health Week partner, so please stay tuned to see what events APHA and OPHA will hold for NPHW 2026! 

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