OPHA’s President’s Message –  Fall 2011

Work with OPHA to have “Your Voice” heard

With the current political climate and ever-growing concerns about public health funding, it’s now more important than ever for public health professionals to have their voice heard.  However, I understand that making your voice heard may be intimidating, you may feel that you don’t have enough time or you may not be allowed due to your job.  If any of these scenarios apply to you, consider working with OPHA to have your voice heard. 

If there is an issue that you would like OPHA to support or oppose, contact us and we will consider your request.  If you need help writing a letter to the editor or contacting your congressman, contact us and we will provide assistance.  If you would to play a more active role or learn more about public policy, contact us and we will put you in touch with the OPHA Public Policy Committee or suggest you become an OPHA legislative liaison.  OPHA is a member organization and we are here to serve the concerns of it’s members. 

If we, as public health professionals, don’t speak up for public health, who will?