Minnesota Public Health Association upcoming events

[Partner Event] Vaccinate the Heartland (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

20 Years of HPV Protection, Prevention, and Progress: Celebrating Policies and Practices Implemented throughout the Heartland

June 2006 marked a turning point in cancer prevention with the licensure of the first HPV vaccine. Twenty years later, the impact of HPV vaccination continues to grow—saving lives and reshaping what’s possible in public health. Join us for 20 Years of HPV Protection, Prevention, and Progress: Celebrating Policies and Practices Implemented throughout the Heartland, a webinar that reflects on two decades of collaboration, innovation, and measurable success across the Midwest.

Designed for immunization coalitions, cancer consortiums, healthcare providers, Departments of Health, advocacy organizations, and public health professionals, this session will highlight how coordinated policies, evidence-based practices, and community partnerships have advanced HPV prevention efforts throughout the region.

Webinar Objectives:

1. Celebrate June 2006 as a public health milestone and the power of community coming together to move HPV prevention forward.

2. Explore the policies and practices that are driving real progress in reducing HPV cancers across the Midwest.

3. Spark advocacy, energize community action, and imagine a future where HPV cancers are a thing of the past.

Whether you are working in immunization, cancer prevention, clinical care, or community advocacy, this webinar will offer valuable insights, renewed energy, and a shared vision for what comes next in HPV cancer prevention.

[Partner Event] Public Health Actions for Extreme Heat Protections (June 02, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

June 2 is Global Heat Action Day!

Protect the health of your patients and communities by joining us! We are excited to co-host the “Public Health Actions for Extreme Heat Protections” Training with ecoAmerica, The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI). This interactive training will equip you with the knowledge, hands-on experience and resources to speak and take action to protect your practice and your community against extreme heat.

Extreme heat kills more people each year than all other extreme weather events combined and disproportionately affects vulnerable communities. Fortunately, many, if not most, heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable. Content for this training includes:

Extreme Heat & Individual Health
Extreme Heat & Population Health
Policy & Community Engagement
Engagement & Communication Best Practices
Ways to Stay Engaged
Live, Virtual training: Public Health Actions for Extreme Heat Protections Training

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

Explain the health impacts of extreme heat by identifying its impacts and how it exacerbates existing health inequities.

Identify strategies to treat and mitigate heat-related illnesses in individuals.

Describe community-based strategies to increase protections against extreme heat, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Communicate effectively on extreme heat and health using evidence-based strategies.

Attendees will connect extreme heat to health outcomes and hear real-world examples of local heat protection initiatives. This training is accredited for three units of continuing education at NO COST for a variety of health professionals.

MPHA Executive Committee Meetings 2025-26 (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The 2025-2026 MPHA Executive Committee meets the first Thursday of every month from 12 - 1 PM CDT. Please contact Merry Grande, Executive Director if you have any questions about these meetings.

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Join the Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA) and interested partners working to raise awareness of the key public health role of vaccines, actions toward increasing vaccine confidence in Minnesota, and strategies to support access to them. The audience is cross-sector immunization champions, inclusive of public health workers, clinical providers and more. Please feel welcome to send this event registration to interested folks in your network who would like to join us!

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Policy and Advocacy Committee (June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The MPHA Policy and Advocacy Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT. Anyone interested is welcome to join. The committee is co-chaired by Madeline Turbes. Learn more about the committee here.

MPHA 2026 Annual Business Meeting & Awards Ceremony (June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

MPHA 2026 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

AWARDS CEREMONY

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Annual Business Meeting 3:00 - 3:45 pm

Presenter: Tyler Pyle, President 2025-2026

MPHA Awards Ceremony 3:45 - 4:30 pm

Presenters: Ann Zukoski, Cherylee Sherry, Jenny Kluznik, Leadership Committee Chairs

Dear MPHA Members and Friends,

Please join us for the Annual Business Meeting and MPHA Awards Ceremony. This meeting is conducted separately from the annual conference. We will highlight the organization's 2025-2026 accomplishments, meet the Governing Council including newly elected officers, and look ahead at what's coming up in the next year.

Then we will celebrate the 2026 MPHA Award winners and thank their nominators. A recording will be made available for those unable to attend the live event.

We look forward to connecting with you and thank you for your continued support of our 119-year-old organization!

Questions? Please contact leadership@mpha.net.

MPHA Governing Council Meetings 2025-26 (June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The 2025-2026 MPHA Governing Council meets the second Thursday of every month from 12 - 1 PM CDT. Please contact Merry Grande, Executive Director if you have any questions about these meetings.

Health Equity Committee Meeting (June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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MPHA Health Equity Committee also include dedicated time following the presentation for meaningful discussion, connection and networking, participant updates, and reports on committee and MPHA activities.

Meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Currently all meetings are virtual. Meetings are open to MPHA members and non-members who want to learn more and take action on advancing health equity in Minnesota.

For more information about the Health Equity Committee, please email healthequity@mpha.net and we will get back to you! The committee is co-chaired by Rodolfo Gutierrez, Erica Fishman, and Sara Rogers.

Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

All are welcome at the next meeting, currently scheduled for the 4th Thursday of every month, from 2 - 3 pm CT. The committee is co-chaired by Natasha Kataeva and Matt Flory, Past President. If you can't make the meeting, but are still interested in the committee's work, please email membership@mpha.net to be added to the list.

MPHA Governing Council Meetings 2025-26 (July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The 2025-2026 MPHA Governing Council meets the second Thursday of every month from 12 - 1 PM CDT. Please contact Merry Grande, Executive Director if you have any questions about these meetings.

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Policy and Advocacy Committee (July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Health Equity Committee Meeting (July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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MPHA Health Equity Committee meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Currently all meetings are virtual. Meetings are open to MPHA members and non-members who want to learn more and take action on advancing health equity in Minnesota.

For more information about the Health Equity Committee, please email healthequity@mpha.net and we will get back to you! The committee is co-chaired by Madison Anderson, Erica Fishman, and Sara Rogers.

Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (July 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Policy and Advocacy Committee (August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Health Equity Committee Meeting (August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

Policy and Advocacy Committee (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Health Equity Committee Meeting (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Policy and Advocacy Committee (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Health Equity Committee Meeting (October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Policy and Advocacy Committee (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

[Partner Event] Partners in Public Health Conference (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Save the date: 2026 Minnesota Partners in Public Health Conference

Join us November 17-19 at the Park Event Center near St. Cloud, MN, for the third annual Minnesota Partners in Public Health Conference.

Fifty years ago, in April 1976, Minnesota laid the foundation for its modern public health system with the Community Health Services Act—now known as the Local Public Health Act.

This year, local, Tribal, and state public health partners will come together around this milestone. We'll honor the past, and we'll reflect on how we're shaping the present and inspiring the future.

We hope you'll join us.

For more information on conference objectives and who should attend, please visit: Minnesota Partners in Public Health Conference - MN Dept. of Health

Health Equity Committee Meeting (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (November 26, 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

Policy and Advocacy Committee (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (December 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 19:30:00 GMT

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Health Equity Committee Meeting (December 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (December 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?