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Agencies/Associations/Organizations Associated with Health Education Chapter 8 Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Agencies/Associations/ Organizations Many different agencies/associations/ organizations Places of employment for health educators Valuable resources for those not employed by them Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Classification of Agencies/ Associations/Organizations Governmental Health Agencies, e.g., local public health agency Quasi-Governmental Agencies, e.g., ARC Non-Governmental Health Agencies – Voluntary health agencies – Philanthropic foundations – Service, fraternal, & religious groups – Professional health associations & organizations Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Umbrella organization; an alliance Comprised of AAAFL, AAHE, AALR, NAGWS, NASPE, NDA Six district State affiliates Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. American Association for Health Education (AAHE) One association of AAHPER&D Members from all four major settings plus many faculty from colleges/universities; ~7,500 members Publications – American Journal of Health Education – International Electronic Journal of Health Education – HE-XTRA Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. American Public Health Association (APHA) Members represent the major disciplines of public health Sub-divided into sections (health education has two) – Public Health Education & Health Promotion Section – School Health Education Section Publications – American Journal of Public Health – The Nation’s Health – Section newsletters State APHA Associations Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. American College Health Association (ACHA) Membership composed of those concerned about the health issues in colleges/universities; institution (~900) & individual memberships (~2,400) ACHA has eight sections & 11 affiliate organizations Publications – Journal of American College Health – Newsletter Action Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. American School Health Association (ASHA) Members include health educators, nurses, & others that are concerned with health issues related to school-aged children & youth; ~2,000 members ASHA has sections & councils Publications – Journal of School Health – Newsletter “Pulse” Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. National Wellness Institute, Inc. (NWI) Created to provide resources & services to health promotion & wellness professionals Memberships for both individuals & organizations Publications: – Four online publications – American Journal of Health Promotion National Wellness Conference at Stevens Point, WI Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) SOPHE is only professional organization devoted exclusively to public health education & health promotion ~4,000 members 24 SOPHE chapters covering 33 states Good working relationship with APHA Publications – Health Education & Behavior – Health Promotion Practice – Newsletter “News & Views” Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. International Union for Health Education (IUHE) Professionals committed to development of health education around the world Organized through six regional offices Publications – Promotion & Education (multilingual quarterly) – Health Education Research – Health Promotion International – Reviews of Health Promotion and Education Online Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) Members are health education researchers that meet guidelines for acceptance into The Academy Newest & smallest health professional association Publication – American Journal of Health Behavior Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) Honorary open to health education students & professionals who meet entry guidelines. Special interest in pre-service health educators 112 chapters on campuses; founded at Ball State University Publications – The Health Educator – The Health Education Monograph Series – Newsletter “The Vision” Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Associations of Directors Membership by position Directors of Health Promotion & Education (DHPE) – Directors of health education in official state & territorial departments of public health. DHPE an affiliate of ASTHO. Society of State Directors of Health, Physical Education, & Recreation (SSDPHER) – HPER directors in state departments of education; has associate members Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA (CNHEO) Comprised of AAHE, SOPHE, ACHA, ASHA, APHA – PHEHP & SHES, AAHB, DHPE, SSDHPER, & ESG Purpose: • • • • • Facilitate national level communication Forum for the identification & discussion of profession issues Formulate recommendations & take action on member interests Serve as a communication & advisory resource on health education issues Serve as a focus for the exploration & resolution of issues pertinent to health educators Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA (CNHEO) (con’t.) Selected major accomplishments – Health Educator added to the “List of Community & Social Service Occupations” – 21st-century reports – “Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession” – Health Education Advocacy Summit – Health Education Advocate Web site Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Joining a Professional Association/Organization For most organizations – complete application and send along with dues Special membership criteria for AAHB, ESG, DHPE, SSDHPER, CNHEO Dues depend on various lengths of & categories for membership Can join at various levels – National – Regional – State or local organizations Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Agencies/Associations/Organizations Associated with Health Education Chapter 8 – The End Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings.