The next VPHA quarterly membership meeting will be on Wednesday, May 10 from 12 - 1:15pm. 

Register to join us on Zoom!

The office of Family Health Services (OFHS) at the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has a job opening for a policy analyst. 

Visit their website to learn more and apply.

https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/policy-analyst-richmond-virginia-united-states

VPHA’s Board of Directors has adopted a three-year strategic plan for the association. This plan charts a path for VPHA to continue growing its impact while sustaining what it has achieved. The purpose of the strategic plan is to share our vision for VPHA’s future and to create a platform from which we can engage members and partners in making this vision a reality.

The Vision

By the end of 2025, VPHA will:

1. Have a robust, diverse, and engaged membership

2. Be an influential, trusted public health voice for policymakers, public health professionals, and the public across the Commonwealth

3. Be an invaluable career resource for public health professionals and students

4. Have sufficient, sustainable finances to support at least one full or part-time position

The vision sets the direction for how VPHA will move forward and we will achieve this vision via four strategic priorities. Each priority includes focus areas, activities, and measures of success. VPHA’s four strategies mirror our mission:

1. Strengthen public health practice

2. Foster health equity

3. Promote sound public health policy

4. Develop and sustain sound operations and finances

While new opportunities and challenges may force the association to adapt, this plan serves as a guide for current and future leaders. Check out the strategic plan to learn more about VPHA’s three-year plan!

Virtual Discussion - How Dysfunctional Sleep Affects Children

Description - You are invited to connect with experts in the field on the growing concern of sleep disorders in children. Learn the signs and symptoms of a possible sleep disorder or breathing disorder in your child and the next steps to take.

When - Friday April 7 at 3pm ET

Register using this link

VPHA's 2023 Annual Conference will be September 21-22 at Reynolds Community College, Parham Road Campus in Richmond, VA. Mark your calendars now and join your public health peers this fall! 

Stay tuned for more information and registration details.

The de Beaumont Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 40 Under 40 in Public Health Class of 2023, a program that aims to recognize and support 40 individuals under the age of 40 who are working on public health challenges of today and tomorrow to progress towards healthier communities. Through this recognition and a two-year professional development program, honorees receive exclusive opportunities for personal enrichment and career advancement.

Consider nominating yourself or someone else for this opportunity. Applications will be accepted through May 17, and the Class of 2023 will be announced in September. Learn more here debeaumont.org/nominations.

Job title: Assistant Professor of Health Sciences- Public Health

Description: The Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership (PHHL) in the Waldron College of Health and Human Services at Radford University Carilion (RUC) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2023. This faculty position is part of a vibrant, growing department within an interprofessional health sciences learning site of Radford University. RUC is located in downtown Roanoke, Virginia on the campus of Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital in the city’s Innovation Corridor. RUC is devoted to offering a rigorous real-world learning experience to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in the health sciences.The PHHL department offers three undergraduate programs (B.S. in Healthcare Administration, B.S. in Health Sciences, and B.S. in Public Health) and three graduate programs (Master of Healthcare Administration, M.S. in Health Sciences, and Doctor of Health Sciences). PHHL programs are offered in a variety of formats, including 100% online

More information can be found on Radford University's website.

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center is offering a free support group for the public health workforce, Take a Break. The support group offers: monthly virtual meetings; space to share experiences, concerns, ideas, and successes; opportunities to improve emotional health and well-being; find understanding and empathy; and make new connections. The next session will be March 10 from noon – 1pm ET. Check-out Mid-Atlantic’s website for more information.

VPHA is thrilled to welcome eight new members to our Board of Directors! These public health champions bring a wealth of skills and experience that will help grow the association's membership and impact. Please welcome:

Gilbert Gimm, PhD, MBA
Associate Professor
George Mason University

Katrina Forrest, JD
Co-Executive Director
CityHealth

Maurice Johnson, Jr., MPH
Social Scientist
Food and Drug Administration

Melissa Meadows, MPH, MAT
Vice President of Education
The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood

Natalie Pennywell, MPH, CHES
Outreach & Community Engagement Manager
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

Sue Ann Sarpy, PhD, MS
Principal & Founder
Sarpy and Associates, LLC

Syril Pettit, DrPH, MEM
Executive Director
Health and Environmental Sciences Institute

Vanessa Walker Harris, MD
Director
Office of Family Health Services, Virginia Department of Health

Apply now for a summer internship with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Join VDH and help protect and promote the health of Virginians this summer. 

• $18.25/Hour
• 10-Week Program
• Full-Time & In-Person
• 1:1 Mentorship
• All Majors Welcome

Apply on VDH's website.