Public Health Organizations
Public Health Organizations
Public health organizations are a great way to get involved and find job opportunities. We have listed several organizations that provide resources to public health students and alumni.
The Texas Public Health Association is a non-profit organization focused on public health in Texas. If you are interested in public health in Texas, this organization is the right fit for you. For more information, please visit the Texas Public Health Association website.
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the only organization that directly influences federal policy, including about 25,000 members. The APHA's mission is to "improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status". Joining this organization will enhance your professional background and will keep you updated on the most up-to-date published research. For more information, visit the American Public Health Association website.
The Association of Public Health Laboratories goal is to ensure the quality of laboratory systems that serve the health of the public globally. For more information, please visit the Association of Public Health Laboratories website.
The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is a non-profit association with 4,000 members. SOPHE promotes healthy behaviors, communities, and environments. Memberships are available for students and alumni. For more information, please visit the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) website.
The American Association of Public Health Physicians is an organization that works to promote public health. Physicians interested in public health would benefit greatly from joining this organization, as there are many resources available to help improve the public's health at large. Please visit the American Association of Public Health Physicians website for more information.
The American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) offers many resources and hosts open job positions for members of the organization. For those that have a background in dentistry and public health, this would be an excellent organization to join! For more information, please visit the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) website.
Rural health is extremely important in the field of public health. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is a non-profit organization that has more than 21,000 members. Advocacy, communication, education, and research on rural health issues is the mission of the NRHA organization. Please visit the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) website for more information.
The American College of Epidemiology offers resources to those that have a background in the field of public health. Students and alumni are eligible to apply for admission to the organization. If you are interested in epidemiology, please visit the American College of Epidemiology website for more information.
The largest nonprofit group in the US for representing public health agencies in the country. For more information, please visit the ASTHO website.
The CSTE is an organization of member states/territories that represent public health epidemiologists. For more information, please visit the CSTE website.
This organization is the comprehensive representative body for more than 2,700 local health departments in the US. For more information, visit the NACCHO website.
Provides needed health care services underserved and needy populations within the United States. Visit the USPHS site for more.