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Minnesota Public Health Association

Since 1907, MPHA has been dedicated to creating a healthier Minnesota through effective public health practice and engaged citizens. 

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

July 12th -  MPHA Walk & Talk

If you're looking to meet other MPHA members, we hope you'll join the Membership and Communications Committee for a walk and talk!

Family, dogs, and friends curious about MPHA are welcome to join!

Turf trails feature views of marshlands, hills for climbing and a few seating areas for relaxing.

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July 17th - Health Equity Committee

You're Invited: Connection as a Form of Resistance - A Public Health Virtual Mixer

Join the meeting to help us find a sense of strength + flexibility that makes up resiliency in the body and mind; and find connection to community through networking, sharing insights and relationship building with other attendees. This will help us continue persisting and resisting now and in the days ahead.

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Join the Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup

Join the MPHA 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. 

Meetings take place on the 2nd Monday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 PM CT.

Please direct questions to policy@mpha.net

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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
co-chaired by Ellen Saliares, Past President and Dr. Tolu Oyelowo, Member at Large.
All are welcome! Join us for our next meeting.

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Get involved

A 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 MPHA

Established 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.

Learn more about us!

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Support MPHA!

Hear from three of our members on why they support MPHA!

Access & growth

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"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

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"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

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"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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