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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. 
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October 27 to October 30, 2024

Minneapolis Convention Center

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This is the first time since 1971 that the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting (APHA) will be held in Minneapolis! We look forward to welcoming and hosting the public health community!

Our Affiliate will have exhibit booth#1424 at the event.

Exhibit Hours:

  • Sunday, Oct. 27, 12:30 to 6 PM
  • Monday, Oct. 28, 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10 AM to 4 PM

Receptions

These are community socials; you do not need to be registered for APHA to attend.

  • MPHA-at-APHA Reception
    Tuesday, October 29th, 4:00 - 6:00 M at Fulton Taproom, 414 N 6th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401. RSVP by October 14th.

  • St. Catherine University Public Health Reception
    Monday, October 28th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Fogo de Chao, 645 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403. RSVP Here.

  • University of Minnesota, School of Public Health Community Reception
    Monday, October 28th, 6:00 - 8:30 PM, Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis MN 55403. Salon E of the Minneapolis Ballroom. RSVP Here.

MPHA Presentations

  • Advocacy for Leaders Session: "Civic Health and Equity in an Era of Polarization". Sunday, Oct, 27th, 8:00 - 11:00 AM. 
    Catherine Harrison on panel for MPHA's Voting & Health Work (9:00 - 10:00 AM).

  • Opening Session Welcome, Sunday, Oct. 27th, 11:00 AM. Minneapolis Convention Center, Hall E.
    Kris Rhodes, Director, Office of American Indian Health, MDH; Kristin Moore, MPHA President; Ella Green-Moton, APHA President; and Dr. Brook Cunningham, MDH Commissioner of Health.

  • 2045.0 Reflecting on Progress, Envisioning Tomorrow: Advancing Health Equity in Minnesota Panel. Sunday, Oct. 27th, 2:30 - 4:00 PM, Minneapolis Convention Center, Room 102B
    Annie Halland, MPHA; Melanie Peterson-Hickey, PhD, Sage Programs, MDH; Antonia Apolinario-Wilcoxon, EdD, Equity Strategies LLC; Ruth Richardson, Planned Parenthood North Central State; and Edward Ehlinger, MD, MSPH, Public Health Metaphysician and former MDH Commissioner of Health.
  • Student Photography Exhibit. Monday, Oct. 28th, 12:30 - 2:30 PM. Poster Session area of Exhibit Hall.
    Roshan Khatri, MPHA Student Representative.

  • Film Festival On-Demand: Partners in Public Health.
    Since 2017, the University of Minnesota Social Welfare History Archives Library houses and preserves MPHA's rich collection of historical materials. These archival materials are available for use in historical research and special projects by MPHA members, public health workers, academic faculty and students, and the public. To increase awareness and use of this vast resource a three-minute video was produced in partnership with the University of Minnesota Libraries and MPHA. The video welcomes visitors to explore this extensive collection for research purposes and to tell stories of public health history and its impact.

Council of Affiliates

  • Affiliate Day. Saturday, Oct, 26th, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM CT. 
    A day of tools for Affiliates highlighting best practices, networking, skill-building, and partner opportunities. Free to attend but you MUST register! You can go back and add it to your registration.

  • CoA Awards Luncheon
    A celebration of all things Affiliates! See your fellow Affiliate leaders awarded for their great work and reconnect with friends from across the country. This year, the CoA Awards will be presented DURING Affiliate. 

  • Posters. Oct. 27th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT.

  • Reflecting on Progress, Envisioning Tomorrow: Advancing Health Equity in Minnesota Panel. Oct. 27th, 2:30 - 4:00 PM CT.

  • CoA Business Meeting. Oct. 28th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT.

  • CoA Oral Session 1: How APHA Affiliates Are Working to Expand and Support a Public Health Workforce. Oct. 28th, 2:30 - 4:00 PM. CT.

  • CoA Oral Session 2: How APHA Affiliates Are Partnering in their States to Impact Policy. Oct. 29th, 2:30 - 4:00 PM CT.

Help Us Help Them


Each year, APHA selects a local organization to support. The APHA 2024 host city charity is the Dream of Wild Health, one of the longest continually operating Native American organizations in the Twin Cities. When you donate to Dream of Wild Health, you support their mission to restore health and well-being in the Native Community by recovering knowledge of and access to healthy indigenous foods, medicines and lifeways. Your gift supports Native youth leadership, healthy and traditional food access, and indigenous seed stewardship. Attendees are encouraged to join in the effort to make an impact by making a gift through the registration process.

Each year, APHA selects a local organization to support. The APHA 2024 host city charity is the Dream of Wild Health, one of the longest continually operating Native American organizations in the Twin Cities. When you donate to Dream of Wild Health, you support their mission to restore health and well-being in the Native Community by recovering knowledge of and access to healthy indigenous foods, medicines and lifeways. Your gift supports Native youth leadership, healthy and traditional food access, and indigenous seed stewardship. Attendees are encouraged to join in the effort to make an impact by making a gift through the registration process.

Students


National Student Meeting: "Training the Next Generation of Ethical Public Health Workers." Oct. 26th, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CT.

National Student Meeting is a great wat to connect with other public health students and professionals without the requirement to register or attend this workshop for a small $20 fee. This meeting has been created specifically to highlight and uplift public health students in their work.

How to Sign Up:

  1. Log into your existing registration. (Note: You CAN sign up for only NSM without signing up to the whole APHA conference).
  2. Click "LI, Pre-Meeting, Optional Events, and Merchandise."
  3. Under, "I would like to register for pre-meeting events", check APHA National Student Meeting.
  4. Click "Next", and pay the NSM registration fee.

Other Sessions to Attend

Shared by APHA's Affiliates:

  • Panel on rebuilding confidence in public health and sciences in Minnesota, Society for the Analysis of African American Public Health Issues (SAAPHI/saaphi.org) annual Jenkins Brunch on Saturday, Oct. 26th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, at the Hilton in Minneapolis, MN in Ballroom E. Learn more.
  • Power, Impact, and Change: Building Community-Centered Partnerships. Tuesday, Oct. 29th, 4:30 - 6:00 PM.
    This session invites you to explore community-centered, cross-sector partnerships – from how to build them, to what could change as a result. This session will feature local practitioners who have led these cross-sector partnerships and had powerful impact in their communities elevating community voices. Hear both best practices and real-world experience from local champions who are working to center community voices in public health initiatives.
  • Champion Conversations: Mobilizing Mayors to Strengthen Trust in Public Health and Science. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 8:30 - 10:00 AM.
    In this session, mayors from different parties and regions will share how they have raised public confidence in vaccines, public health and science, and advanced population health and equity. A local health official will comments on collaborating with the mayor to counter disinformation with facts, protect health, and strengthen public health. Mayors have a vital role to play in improving trust in public health.
  • RSVP for the CCHE Excellence in Climate Leadership Awards Breakfast. Celebrate climate, health, and equity efforts among APHA members. Co-sponsored by CAFE Climate and Health RCC.
  • Join us on Oct. 29th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM for a session on using your voice to drive change in public health with practical advocacy strategies.
  • Learn about the impact of lawsuits on public health and how to protect public health practice on Oct. 29th, 12:30 - 2:00 PM.
  • Discover lessons from Public Health AmeriCorps on workforce development and community impact on Oct. 29, 2:30 - 4:0 PM.
  • Alliance & PHERN Booth: Explore resources for public health professionals and win a fun giveaway.
  • PH AmeriCorps Say Hey Lounge: Connect with AmeriCorps members, alumni, and staff, and learn about workforce development opportunities. Join the prize drawing at 10 AM!

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