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Get your CPH -- Certified in Public Health
Want some more initials to add to the end of your name? The
National Board of Public Examiners encourages public heath
professionals to get certified. Credentialing of public health
graduates is integral to the growth and to the effectiveness
of our field. Credentialing will raise awareness of the important
contributions of the public health workforce to the protecting
of the nation's health and safety. Registration for the exam
is open now through April 30, 2008. Learn
more...
2008 Annual Education Conference Theme
The theme of this year's conference will be Showcasing North Carolina's Public Health: People,
Pride, and Professionalism. Check back for conference updates, developments, and this year's Wood Lecturer.
Teens as Parents Program
Teens as Parents (TAP) is a teen pregnancy prevention program that supports teens
in obtaining prenatal health care, learning parenting skills, and learning
decision-making skills while continuing their education; reduces preterm birth
rates; and prevents subsequent teen pregnancy. Results: TAP
serves approximately 100 teens each year in rural Harnett County, NC. The teen
pregnancy rate in Harnett County declined dramatically from 46th in 2005 to
78th in 2006 out of 100 counties in North Carolina. Learn
more...
Students
For about the price of a fast food lunch, you can become a student member of
North Carolina's leading public health association. Your membership makes you
eligible for special NCPHA scholarships. Use your membership to network with
public health professionals and other students in your field.
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