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Idaho Public Health Association

                  Providing a forum for individuals and organizations to work collectively 
                             to assure conditions in which Idahoans will be healthy.

              

Welcome to your source for public health information in Idaho

The Faces of
Public Health...

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Public Health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities Research.pngthrough education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention. Public health professionals analyze the effect of genetics, personal choice and the environment on health - so they can develop programs that protect the health of your family and community.

kidssports.pngIn Idaho, the many faces of Public Health include research, disease prevention, capital D_0505_025.jpgenvironmental safety, health education, public policy, infectious disease control, physical activity and nutrition, and more. Are you one of the faces of public health in your community? Please send us news of your activities to post!

older adultD_0810_022.JPGAnd, please consider joining IPHA to enjoy the membership benefits of Student.pngprofessional education, social networking, and information sharing. You can join or renew online and begin receiving local, regional and national news related to public health research, advocacy and health promotion.


Celebrating Idaho Public Health Heroes:
Call for Nominations!

We need your help identifying Idaho "Public Health Heroes" for the 2010 National Public Health Week (NPHW) Celebration. The heroes you identify will be showcased on the IPHA website during NPHW, April 5-11, 2010. The nomination process is easy and all IPHA members and students are invited to participate.

Health News: Check out the blog for the latest
updates and events in the community.

01/29  Health Related Bills Introduced, Midwife and Daycare License Rules Reviewed, Medical Residency Budget Proposals
01/22  Budget Hearings, Administrative Rules Review & Health-Related   Bills Introduced 
01/15  At the Idaho Statehouse: Pulic Health Issues on the Horizon
01/10  National Influenza Vaccination Week: We Can Fight the Flu!
01/06  January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Check out the "Healthiest Nation in One Generation" Video from APHA. Then visit www.generationpublichealth.org for information about how YOU can help spread the word.

 
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SAVE THE DATE!

2010 Spring Conference
"Promoting a Healthy Idaho"
 
Friday, April 30th
St. Luke's Anderson Center
 
Carol Moehrle, RN, President Elect, NACCHO
Carmen Navarez, MD, MPH, President, APHA
 
Presented by the Idaho Nurses Association, Idaho Rural Health Association, and Idaho Public Health Association.
 

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Looking for a Speaker for your Next Meeting or Conference?

Contact the Idaho Public Health Association at idpublichlth@yahoo.com or 208-392-8524 for suggested topics and speakers from our ranks of public health professionals!

We have experts available to speak on childhood obesity, suicide prevention, diabetes prevention and control, emergency preparedness, program evaluation, infectious diseases, substance abuse, public health policy and more!

 
 

Idaho Public Health Association    PO Box 6247 Boise ID 83707    Phone 208-392-8524