The Annual Minnesota Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)  Summit gathers health education specialists and public health professionals from around the state to exchange information and create a healthier Minnesota through effective public health education practice. 

This year’s theme, Leadership at All Levels, invites each of us to see how our unique strengths can drive meaningful change. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, your unique leadership matters.

Session Topics:

• Bold Leadership in Today's Changing Landscape
• Developing Skills to Lead 
• Capacity Building Around Equity
• Trail Blazers Panel
• Racial Justice
• Gathering & Grounding
• Honoring Melissa Hortman
• Awards for Movers and Shakers in Public Health

The MN SOPHE planning committee is excited to engage with experts to share their knowledge and experience. This is a great opportunity to attend an affordable professional conference.

Fare:

• Lunch, coffee, and other refreshments included.
• Please let us know if coordinating a carpool option would be useful for you and we are happy to work with you on accommodations.
• If cost is a barrier to your attendance, please reach out to MN SOPHE (sopheminn@gmail.com) - and we will work with you on options to attend.

Conference Objectives:

• Develop new knowledge and skills .
• Expand professional health education networks – including people, organizations, and resources to enhance and energize health education planning, intervention, research and evaluation.
• Identify strategies that will further equitable and inclusive environments.

Continuing Education Credits:

An application has been submitted to award up to 6 Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) credits and/or 1.5 Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) Category I Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH). The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. has approved SOPHE and its chapters as designated multiple event providers of CECH in health education.

Questions? Contact President-Elect and HES Chair, Taylour Blakeman at sopheminn@gmail.com.

Register today!