Utah Public Health Association
About UPHA
WHO WE ARE
UPHA is a leader in public health advocacy, improving public health practice and providing professional development opportunities for members and the public health community. Founded in 1916, UPHA is the largest public health organization in Utah and is an affiliate of the American Public Health Association. Our members include public health professionals, health educators, doctors, nurses, community leaders and citizens committed to improving the health of Utahns.
Our Mission
UPHA addresses Utah’s public health challenges by empowering public health professionals, educating the community, and advocating for effective public health policies.
Upcoming Events
Sands of Time
Our Focus
Equitable health for Utahns through public health action
Professional Development
Public Health Professionals need a place to improve their skills, learn new information and share resources
Networking
In a field that is so vast, meeting people in other areas of public health can be daunting! UPHA can help with that!
Take Action
Volunteer on a board or committee, nominate a public health hero, donate to public health workforce development or all of the above!
Hear from our public health leaders
"Your tireless efforts, often behind the scenes, have made a profound impact on countless lives. In the face of unprecedented challenges over the past several years, you have shown unwavering commitment, compassion, and courage. You have been the frontline warriors, the unsung heroes, and the guiding lights during times of uncertainty.”
Julie Gast
Utah State University
"Thank you for being so committed to these values, your resilience to carry forward, and your passion for service, social justice, and dignity. You’ve got this. It might not feel like it today or tomorrow. Give yourself grace and space. And know that all of us who make UPHA are here to help, listen, commiserate, and pull you up when you are ready. We’ve got your back; we are your professional home, where you are seen and valued, and we are in this together."
Teresa Garrett
University of Utah
"Like our own Utah desert tortoise that survives by adapting and moving forward with quiet determination, we too in public health must carry on — not alone, but together. To carry on in protecting what matters, even when it's hard, with quiet determination. To carry on together by remembering that our work is not just a job, but a collective responsibility, to each other, to animals, to the land, and to future generations"
Carl Hanson
Brigham Young University
A big thank you to our sponsors!
