People's Health In Action (OPHA)

Organization for People’s Health in Action (OPHA) is a nongovernmental, non- religious, non-political, non-profit and non-military organization, working for development of Afghanistan through implementation of health, community development, capacity development, women and youth empowerment projects in Afghanistan.

PURPOSE

The Mission of the OPHA Oregon Public Health Association is to:
Advocate for policies that protect and promote health and health equity for all people in Oregon.
Provide learning, collaboration, and leadership opportunities for public health professionals and the broader
community.
To accomplish this mission, the Association will lead efforts to:
1. Address common public health issues in collaboration with other organizations.
2. Represent public health workers in Oregon.
3. Increase the competence and leadership skills of health workers.
4. Develop, implement and advocate for just health policy at local and state levels and, when appropriate, at
federal levels.
5. Promote consideration of the impact of socioeconomic, societal and environmental factors on the health
of people.
6. Promote needed reform and action to assure access to health services for all residents.
7. Promote lifestyle and behavior options that are consistent with healthful living.