1. Agencies/Associations/Organizations Associated with Health Education
Chapter 8

2. Agencies/Associations/ Organizations
Many different agencies/associations/ organizations
Places of employment for health educators
Valuable resources for those not employed by them

3. 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

4. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Umbrella organization; an alliance
Comprised of AAAFL, AAHE, AALR, NAGWS, NASPE, NDA
Six district
State affiliates

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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”

9. 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

10. 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”

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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”

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Agencies/Associations/Organizations Associated with Health Education
Chapter 8 – The End