SOPHIA's working group updating the Minimum Elements and Practice Standards is accepting public comments to improve the current draft. More information is on SOPHIA's website here
Comments will be accepted through Friday October 29, 2021.
Contact Emily Bever (ebever@pewtrusts.org) with questions.
We invite you to attend a training event
A Tool for Planning and
Decision Making: Health Impact Assessments
July 2020 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Lunch at 12:15pm
NEHA | 84th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition| New York City
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Please see the link below that captured the Convening Day at the Global Convening on Health and Equity event held in Barcelona.
It was an excellent event with many interesting speakers and participant interaction.
https://youtu.be/5Xnf2A26HCs
Don't miss the SOPHIA Monday Social at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting! Join fellow SOPHIA members and others for a casual gathering Monday evening, November 4th anytime between 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Iron Hill Brewery, 1150 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA. This is an informal happy hour that can be used as an opportunity to grab a drink with other SOPHIA members, colleagues, classmates, or old friends while you’re in town for APHA. Everyone will pay their own way. So we have a rough idea of how many people will be joining us, please email SOPHIA Steering Committee member Emily Bever if you are interested in attending.
Please help us in welcoming two new and six returning members to the SOPHIA Steering Committee this term! It is important that such a talented force of HIA practitioners continues to commit their time and expertise to SOPHIA. This support from the Steering Committee and the ongoing commitment from our members are what make SOPHIA successful. Thank you! Elected for the 2018-2020 Term: Katie Hirono,* President Ruth Lindberg,* Vice President - Communications Prasanthi Persad, Vice President - Development Audrey Boerner,* Secretary Amy Meehan,* Treasurer Sandra Whitehead,* Member-at-large Benjamin Woelk, Member-at-large Barry Keppard,* Member-at-large an asterisk denotes returning members Current 2017-2019 Term Members-at-Large include Jimmy Dills, Fiona Haigh, Erin Marziale, and Kerry Wyss. We are also thankful for Tatiana Lin, Past President, who continues to provide support and guidance. A more formal introduction to our two new members will be shared in the coming weeks on the website and through communications. As we look forward to an exciting new term, we acknowledge and appreciate the work done by those completing their time serving within SOPHIA leadership. A big thanks to Lindsey Realmuto, Susan Sutherland, Steve White for their leadership over the years.
Please note: In lieu of a member-wide vote (required when there are more candidates than positions available), the Steering Committee approved the candidates unanimously in July.
The Chronicles of Health Impact Assessment (CHIA) published Volume 3, Issue 1 in June 2018.
The issue features a number of articles by our members, a review of the Health Equity Guide from Human Impact Partners, and a letter from Susan Sutherland, Vice President of Development for SOPHIA. Here is an excerpt from the letter highlighting key topics addressed in the issue:
"The articles contained in this issue highlight diverse aspects of HIA practice, including how HIAs can be used to demonstrate the interconnected nature of social, environmental, and economic effects from decisions; the role of legislators in exploring policies to support the use of HIA; and how the field can equip students to do community-engaged HIA practice."
Access Volume 3, Issue 1 in its entirety for free!
CHIA is an open access online journal which strives to give expression to health impact assessment research and scholarship to serve public health and planning professionals.
SAVE THE DATE April 1-2, 2019 St. Paul, Minnesota
Please save the date for the 2019 Health Impact Assessment Practitioner Workshop to be held in St. Paul, Minnesota and hosted by Minnesota Department of Public Health. This 2-day workshop is a great opportunity to gather and learn alongside a diverse group of HIA practitioners. Don't miss it! Formal invitations and more details to follow. Please watch this space for updates. Registration will open in the fall.
