HLTH 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: American School Health Association, American Public Health Association, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
7 Dec 2017
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Professional associations: aahe american association for health education, apha american public health association. Founded in 1872, with over 25,000 members. Members represent the major disciplines of public health. Sub-divided into sections (health education has two) Public health education & health promotion section: peer review journal, peers will read and decide on publishing. Cheaper to join state group than national group. Networking is easier compared to national: acha american college health association. Membership composed of those concerned about the health issues in colleges/universities; institution (~900) and individual memberships (~2,400) Acha has eight sections and 11 affiliate organizations. Newsletter action: asha american school health association. Members include health educators, nurses and other that are concerned with health issues related to school-aged children and youth; ~2,000 members. Newsletter pulse : nwi national wellness institute, inc. Created to provide resources and services to health promotion and wellness professionals. National wellness conference at stevens point, wi: sophe society for public health education.
