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Welcome to the Utah Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education! 

USOPHE (pronounced YOU-SEW-FEE)

Mission

To improve the health of Utahns by promoting the advancement of the health education profession and the employment of health educators in the public and private sector.

President's Message

Welcome to the Utah Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education (USOPHE)!

As Chapter President, I’m honored to lead a dedicated network of health education professionals working advance health education and health promotion across Utah.  Through collaboration and advocacy, I hope we will work together to strengthen the public health workforce and improve the health of all Utahns.  I hope you will join us as we work and grow together in health education! 

-Mercedes Maestas, MA, CHES,


Conference Registration is open! 

Early bird pricing (July 1 - August 31, 2026)    

Member: $50

Non-member: $70 

    Regular pricing (September 1 - October 7th, 2026)

    Member: $55

    Non-member: $75


    It’s time to nominate your favorite health educators in Utah! At our annual conference, USOPHE presents several awards and up to $1,500 in scholarships to recognize the efforts of health educators in the state. The deadline to submit nominations is August 25, 2026. Click the image above to submit nominations!

    Nominate yourself or someone else to serve on the USOPHE Board of Directors! The USOPHE Board of Directors is made up of leaders in the public health field who are dedicated to health education in Utah and care about the health of our communities. The deadline to submit nominations is August 25, 2026. Click the image above to see available positions and submit nominations.

    Upcoming events

    Become a member

    There are lots of benefits to becoming a member of USOPHE including: 

    • Members only discounts for events and CECH for CHES and MCHES renewals
    • Networking opportunities
    • Advance notice of job & internship opportunities
    • And more! 
    Join us

    Volunteer with us!

    Part of being a health educator is advancing the health education profession (Responsibility Area VIII: Ethics and Professionalism). Volunteer with USOPHE to promote health education in Utah!

    • Public Relations Committee
    • Membership Committee
    • Professional Development Committee
    • Conference Planning Committee
    • Advocacy Unit
    • University & Student Ambassadors

    Complete this interest form and a Committee Chair will reach out to you: 

    Committee Interest form


    Featured member

    USOPHE is the Utah branch of the Society for Public Health Education. To view our national parent organization, please visit www.sophe.org


    Contact USOPHE

    Email: communications@usophe.org

    Address: PO BOX 2337, Salt Lake City, UT 84110

    USOPHE is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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