2023 - 2024 MPHA “Public Health Matters” Policy Forum Series

The theme for this year’s breakfast forum series is all about changing views in public health and health care. There are tried and true recommendations that have stood the test of time. There are also recommendations that are no longer considered the best thing to do. Our four forums will bring together thought-leaders and public health advocates working to address what has withstood the test of time and what has changed.

The forums will be in-person at New Brighton Community Center. Check-in and a light breakfast begin at 7:30am. Forums begin promptly at 8:00 am and conclude at 9:30am.

October 27, 2023...infants and young children

From crib safety, to nursing pillows, to early childhood development and beyond--views about keeping infants and young children safe are always changing. Our panelists and forum attendees will also explore on-going concerns about infant and maternal morbidity and mortality.

Moderator: Ellen Saliares, MPH, Immediate Past President

Panelists:  Linda Dech, MPH, IBCLC, Dr. Michelle Haggerty, Jennie Lippert, MHA.

Click here to learn more about our moderator and panelists.

Future forums are scheduled for January 19, 2024 ("Children and Adolescents"), March 22 ("Mid-years"), and May 17 ("Older Generations"). Click here to view the 2023-2024 series flyer for more details. 

Each forum will be publicized on the MPHA website. Registration for the forums is at www.mpha.net under Events. Forum panelists will be announced on the MPHA website before each forum.