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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.

Announcements


MPHA Governing Council Elections

The Minnesota Public Health Association’s (MPHA) Leadership Committee is pleased to present the slate for MPHA’s 2026-27 elected offices on the Governing Council. Members of the Governing Council are constant ambassadors and proponents of MPHA. They ensure that the mission and vision of the organization moves forward through leadership and service.

The election will be open for a period of 30 days from March 20 - April 19, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

MPHA is coming to St. Cloud!

The conference will be held in person on April 12 -14 at the Atwood Memorial Center in St. Cloud, MN. A virtual component will also be available. 

The theme of this year's meeting is Innovation in Action: Reimagining the Future of Public Health; Collaboration for bold ideas, real solutions, healthier communities.

Registration is open until April 6th, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT.

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Get Involved!

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 Natasha Kataeva. 
All are welcome! Join us for our next meeting.

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More Committees to Choose from!

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.

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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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