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 2024 Annual Conference - Registration Open!The Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA)’s Annual Conference will be held May 15 - 16, 2025 in-person at Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods in Duluth, MN. A virtual component will also be available. The conference will run Thursday, May 15 from 10 am - 5:15 pm and on Friday, May 16 from 8 am - 3:30 pm. Theme: Resilient Communities: Advancing Health Equity through Collective Action, Policy, and Partnerships. |
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| April 23 - Meet Honest Sex Ed MinnesotaJoin us for a casual discussion about Honest Sex Ed Minnesota. You'll learn about this new 501c3 nonprofit, the advocacy and education work they conduct, and how you might utilize or partner with them in your public health work! This is a virtual meeting taking place from 12:00 - 1:00 PM CT. |
May 2 - Public Health Matters Policy Forum SeriesThe theme for this year’s breakfast forum series is all about working outside the box to tackle some of our most difficult and persistent issues that directly impact public health. This requires public health professionals to work with non-traditional partners to ensure basic needs of people are met and sound policies exist to achieve optimum health for all Minnesotans. The forums will be in-person at New Brighton Community Center. Register Now |
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Join the Vaccinations in Minnesota WorkgroupJoin 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 |
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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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