Public Health: Professional Associations

The mission of the ACHA is to serve as the principal leadership organization for advancing the health of college students and campus communities through advocacy, education, and research.

The mission is to improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status.

The mission of the American School Health Association is to transform all schools into places where every student learns and thrives. The Association is made up of administrators, counselors, dietitians, nutritionists, health educators, physical educators, psychologists, school health coordinators, school nurses, school physicians, and social workers.

The Association for Community Health Improvement is the premier national association for community health, community benefit and population health professionals. The association provides educational resources and tools, professional development and networking opportunities to help health leaders expand their knowledge and enhance their performance in achieving community health goals.

The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) serves as the national health care advocacy organization for America’s medically underserved and uninsured and the community health centers that serve as their health care home.

The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is a nonprofit, independent professional association with a diverse membership of health education professionals and students in the United States and other countries.