The 2025 MPHA Annual Conference will be held at the Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods in Duluth, MN and virtually on May 15 - 16, 2025. 

Key Dates

• Early Bird Registration: March 13 - April 11 (extended)
• Regular Registration: April 12 - May 8
• Hotel Room Block Deadlines: April 21 & April 24
• Cancellation/Refund Deadline: May 1
• Conference Dates: May 15 - 16, 2025 at the Greysolon Ballroom, Duluth, MN

MPHA greatly subsidizes the attendee cost of the conference and relies upon sponsors to help keep the conference accessible and affordable for all who wish to attend.

Conference sponsorship and exhibitor information can be found here!

If interested in supporting across MPHA, please view general MPHA sponsorships and organizational memberships. 

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.

This year’s theme, Resilient Communities: Advancing Health Equity through Collective Action, Policy, and Partnerships, will explore how community resilience, collaborative action, and equitable partnerships can drive transformative change in public health. This conference will highlight the power of community-led health interventions to address social and structural determinants of health, challenge health inequities, and reshape public health systems. By focusing on collective community power, we aim to foster spaces where data justice, equitable decision-making, and shared ownership of health outcomes are prioritized.

Continuing Education hours will be available. The conference is approved for 9.0 CEU hours (CHES with 3.0 MCHES, CPH, Nursing, and Social Work) and a general certificate will be available upon request. 

The logo for this year's conference draws inspiration from Duluth's landmarks and rich history with the area's Native and Indigenous population—the Ojibwe, also known as the Anishinaabe, the traditional stewards of the land, the Dakota and Northern Cheyenne People, and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The vision was to create a visual that speaks to the intersection of Duluth's cultural aspects, landmarks, and our conference theme of community resilience.

The design is centered around the iconic silhouette of the Aerial Lift Bridge and incorporates abstract lines that reflect Lake Superior. The group circle symbolizes community, and the rising sun, signifying hope.

The color palette reflects Duluth's vibrant Native and Indigenous population landscape—inspired by the Spirit of Eagles medicine wheel painting by Chholing Taha, 2010. This logo serves as a visual reminder of how place, people, and public health are deeply interconnected.

We especially thank the Annual Planning Committee for their involvement in guiding our vision for this year's conference and visuals.

Learn more about Native People's Concepts of Health and Illness.

Upon conclusion of the conference, attendees will be able to:

1. Identify key examples of how community resilience and collective action play a role in addressing social and structural determinants of health to advance health equity;
2. Evaluate the role of data justice, ethical data sharing, and policy advocacy in communities and driving measurable systemic change in public health;
3. Present actionable strategies for building authentic, sustainable partnerships that center community power and drive measurable reductions in health disparities.

The MPHA annual meeting brings together public health professionals at all stages of their careers—students, early/mid-career professionals, retired experts—alongside community leaders, elders, and faith-based groups from across Minnesota. This event fosters information exchange and collaboration to advance public health and build a healthier, more inclusive Minnesota. Dedicated public health professionals and engaged community members are invited to connect, share ideas, and gain valuable skills to support their work and communities.

The application will be made for public health nursing, social work, and CHES/MCHES/CPH continuing education credits.

Maawandoonan: AICHO's Drum Practice

Hosted by the American Indian Community Housing Organization

When: Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT 
Where: Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center

About the event:
Drum practice sessions are a great way to come learn about the drum, sing, and dance. Drum sticks are available if needed.
All are welcome to join us and be in community with one another. This event is free and open to the public.

Cumulative Impacts & Public Health: Info Session & Social Hour

Hosted by Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate

When: Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CT 
Where: Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team Office Location

About the event:
How does environmental pollution impact your health — and what can health professionals and community members do about it? Join us for a short presentation and community gathering that explores Minnesota's Cumulative Impacts Law, which requires the MN Pollution Control Agency to assess the cumulative effects of pollution in Environmental Justice communities when issuing air permits.

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