See below for their special Fall Update:

https://fmr.org/participate/events

Spend a year in D.C. working in the House or Senate on public health issues.

Deadline is Sept. 4, 6:00 p.m. ET

On behalf of the American Public Health Association, I am thrilled to announce the call for applications for the 2019 APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government. This is the 10th year APHA is offering this fellowship, which previous fellows have described as an “amazing,” “phenomenal” and “life altering” experience. The fellowship provides a unique learning opportunity and demonstrates the value and need for basing policy on sound science.

Candidates must have strong public health credentials and be able to spend one year in Washington, D.C.  The fellow will have the option of working in the House or Senate on legislative and policy issues such as creating healthy communities, improving health equity, addressing environmental health concerns, population health or the social determinants of health.

Training for the fellowship will begin in January 2019 so you must be able to move to the Washington, D.C., area in January. Throughout the year, the fellow will gain a practical knowledge of government and how the public policy process works.

Fellowship candidates must:

1. be an APHA member;
2. have a graduate degree in public health or a related discipline;
3. have at least five years’ experience as a public health professional beyond graduate or medical training (internships, graduate assistantships and residencies do not count);
4. be a citizen of the U.S. or its territories or have permanent residence status in the U.S.; and
5. not be a federal employee.

Candidates who do not meet all of the above criteria will not be considered.

Additional information, including the application form and brief articles from the previous fellows, is available on APHA’s website. The completed application, CV and three letters of recommendation are due to APHA by 6 p.m. EDT on Sept. 4, 2018.

Please forward this email to anyone you believe may be eligible and interested. For more information, feel free to contact us at aphafellowship@apha.org or 202-777-2510.

Sincerely, 

Susan L. Polan, PhD
Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Advocacy

This fellowship is sponsored by an unrestricted grant from the Aetna Foundation.

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is hosting a "Footsteps of a Fieldworker" tour on September 16, 2018 and a recruitment information session on September 17, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN. 

The "Footsteps of a Fieldworker" tour is designed for both medical and non-medical professionals interested in working with MSF in the field. The tour takes place at our Forced From Home exhibition, which is free, interactive, and outdoors.

The recruitment information session is your opportunity to meet our recruitment team and learn about how you can join our pool of dedicated aid workers. We’re currently recruiting for a variety of medical and non-medical positions. Check out the profiles we're looking for here.

Space is limited. Please reserve your seat below for the tour and/or the recruitment information session.

3 open positions - 1st application review date is 5/25/18 for all:

• Consumer or Non-Profit or Human Services Organizations (familiar with health care needs of Medicaid population)
  
• Medicaid Beneficiaries (or caregivers of beneficiaries)
  
• Physicians or Providers (familiar with health care needs of Medicaid population)
  

The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) will be hosting an LGBTQ health forum on May 15^th, (5-8PM) at the University of Minnesota’s Campus Club (4^th Floor Coffman Memorial Union).

The forum will offer an opportunity to do the following:

•    raise awareness of the unique health needs of the LGBTQ community

•    raise awareness of the health disparities faced by the community and the root causes of those disparities

•    identify strategies for creating a welcoming, supportive and quality clinical environment for the community

To learn more, please visit: http://www.mnmed.org/LGBTQForum. 

MPHA is a sponsor of this event, and we hope to see many of our members attend!

The Minnesota Stroke Association annual Strides for Stroke even exemplifies the notion of an active stroke community. Not only does it allow us to honor stroke survivors and walk in solidarity with one another, it also raises stroke awareness and helps fund programs that benefit Minnesotans who live with the effects of stroke. Strides for Stroke demonstrates that stroke is not an ending. The hundreds of people walking together for a common cause is a beautiful picture of the power of community and the possibilities it represents - for survivors, their families and the people around them.

The 2018 Strides for Stroke will take place on Saturday, May 19 in Duluth, Saint Cloud and the Twin Cities.

• Duluth: Canal Park next to the Canal Park Lodge and Endion Station
• Saint Cloud: CentraCare Health Plaza
• Saint Paul/New Brighton: Long Lake Regional Park

You are invited to the 4th International African Mental Health Summit!

Thursday July 12th - Saturday July 14th, 2018

at Metropolitan State University
700 E 7th St. 
St. Paul, Minnesota 55106

Hosted by Progressive Individual Resources, Inc.

The Summit theme is
“ Mental Health and Well-Being of Africans in Diaspora: Issues, Challenges, and Prospects”. 
We are excited to announce that this year the Summit is a 3-day international event with breakout sessions each day on Thursday and Friday! 

Event website

Registration on Eventbrite 

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From the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: As you know, the nonprofit sector is an important partner with local government in building strong and thriving communities. That’s why we're excited to launch Mocha with Our Mayors where nonprofits can meet and hear from mayors about their vision for the future.  You’re invited to meet Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Tuesday, March 27 at Mixed Blood Theater at 8:30 a.m.  Mayor Frey wants to hear from nonprofits and share his priorities for the future of Minneapolis. Join other nonprofits to build a relationship with the Mayor and learn how you can collaborate with Mayor Frey’s office. . Similar to our Coffee with Congress gatherings, there will be refreshments provided and ample opportunity for you to ask questions. Event Details Tuesday, March 27 8:30 – 10 a.m. Mixed Blood Theatre 1501 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55454  The event is free, but space is limited so RSVP today. We hope to see you on March 27!  RSVP Online MPHA is a MCN Member; please email info@minnesotanonprofits.org or call them at 651-642-1904 for help registering under MPHA. Parking: There is a pay parking lot across the street from the venue. Refreshments: Coffee and tea will be provided.

MPHA Members: please join us for the final session of the 3-part webinar series, hosted by the Region V Public Health Association (*Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin*):

A Webinar Series for Public Health Associations & Partners to Increase:

Ø  Knowledge of climate change & impact on public health

Ø  Participation in state & local resiliency planning

Ø  Advocacy by public health associations & partners

Webinar 3: Legal interventions Relevant to Midwest States & Localities

Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 1:00 CST

Ø  The Built Environment Sara Hoverter, JD, Harrison Institute for Public Law, Georgetown University

Ø  Rural Communities & Agricultural Policy Jill Krueger, JD, Network for Public Health Law

Ø Equity/Environmental Justice Oday Salim, JD, Great Lakes Environmental Law Center

Ø Moderator Colleen Healy Boufides, JD, Network for Public Health Law

Interested in professional continuing education units (CEs)?

Contact CEInfo@mphi.org

For more information, contact your Region V Public Health Association

*Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin*