Minnesota Public Health Association
Since 1907, MPHA has been dedicated to creating a healthier Minnesota through effective public health practice and engaged citizens.
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Welcome! MPHA invites anyone interested in public health to join our non-profit organization. Professionals from any background, and at any stage of their career are welcome! Public health encompasses an extremely broad range of disciplines and the diversity of our members strengthens the organization. Upcoming Events |
MPHA Call for Proposals is now open for the MPHA 2025 Annual Conference! Theme: Resilient Communities: Advancing Health Equity through Collective Action, Policy, and Partnerships. | Open until January 12, 2025 |
| WE ARE HIRING! MPHA is looking for an intern who is passionate about making a difference in the public health community! This position is best suited for a graduate student; however, others may apply. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until Thursday, December 12, 2024. This is a unique opportunity to make your voice heard in a professional organization with other seasoned public health volunteer leaders. You will be part of MPHA’s efforts to advance health equity and become a stronger anti-racist organization. Learn more and fill out our short form to apply! |
| December 9th - Vaccinations in Minnesota WorkgroupJoin the Policy and Advocacy Committee and community partners working to raise awareness about the key public health role of vaccines and develop strategies to support access to them. This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to policy@mpha.net. Meeting will take place on Zoom, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM CT. |
| Join the Annual Conference Planning CommitteePlanning for MPHA's signature event, our Annual Conference, is underway! The conference will be held in late spring 2025, at a location in Minnesota to be determined by the committee. As a committee member, you will have the opportunity to help with a range of planning responsibilities, from program content to promotions, with varying time commitment levels. All are welcome and no prior experience is necessary. |
Join the Membership & Communications Committee!Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee? The committee focuses on membership development and recruitment. The committee is |
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Get involvedA great way to get involved in MPHA is to join one of our formal committees or special interest groups! You can choose to spend as little or as much of your time on participating in ongoing committee activities, attending meetings (conference call options available), or assisting with one-time projects and events. Join a Committee! |
About MPHAEstablished in 1907, MPHA is a volunteer driven organization representing a broad spectrum of community and health professionals on behalf of the public. It is an organization where public health workers from multiple disciplines and sectors come together around shared values and goals. We engage and develop our members to mobilize the community to protect and improve the public’s health. |
Upcoming MPHA Events
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Thank you to our Funders!
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Support MPHA!Hear from three of our members on why they support MPHA! |
Access & growth.jpg "Photo of Ellen. White woman with short black hair and glasses.") "Your money supports access. It supports community. And it supports the professional growth of people who are working in public health, making a difference." Ellen Saliares | Community Engagement
"From attending the annual conference to being a committee member, community engagement, community involvement, volunteer opportunities ...and connecting with people overall on a public health standpoint!" DeAndre' Morris Jr. | Professional Development
"MPHA is helping me develop as a professional and get ready for what I'm going to do next." Delaine Anderson
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