Minnesota Public Health Association upcoming events

[Partner Event] Defending Democracy in the 2026 Midterms: What Public Health Needs to Know (July 07, 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The threats to the 2026 midterms aren't abstract. For public health, they're personal.

The American Public Health Association (APHA) is hosting a webinar with Protect Democracy, a nonpartisan legal and policy organization, to dig into what's at stake for public health in the 2026 midterms.

For the first time in modern American history, the federal government itself is being used to undermine our elections. The strategy has a name: Deceive, Disrupt, Deny. The goal? Make people doubt whether elections are trustworthy, create confusion in how they’re run, then use that confusion to challenge results. It happened in 2022 and 2024, and it's already escalating as we head into the midterms this year.

Democracy isn't separate from public health work. When government stops functioning for people, when accurate information gets drowned out, when democratic systems break down, our ability to protect and improve the public's health breaks down, too.

This webinar will explore the current threat landscape and walk through concrete ways the public health sector can respond.

MPHA 2027 Annual Conference Planning (July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

It’s time to start planning for MPHA’s signature event: our Annual Conference! Scheduled for Spring 2027 (at a Minnesota location to be determined by the committee), this event relies on a dedicated team to bring it to life.

As a committee member, you will have the opportunity to help shape the conference, with roles ranging from program content curation to promotions. No prior experience is necessary, and all are welcome!

Meeting Details & Commitment:

When: Every other Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT via Zoom.
Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours per month for meetings, plus a small amount of flexible time for specific volunteer tasks.

Want to see what we’ve done in the past?
Check out previous MPHA conferences here and join us to help make the 2027 conference a success!

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

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 (July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 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.

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 a meaningful way to get involved with MPHA?

The Membership & Communications Committee invites you to help us connect, grow, and inspire public health professionals across the state.

In this role, you will lead recruitment efforts, manage our monthly newsletter and social media channels, and host vibrant community events like the MPHey! series. More importantly, you'll help create a platform where members can share their vital work, raise awareness, and facilitate the public health discussions that matter most.

Ready to connect? We’d love to have your voice at the table. Reach out today to join our next monthly meeting!

All are welcome at the next meeting, currently scheduled for the 4th Thursday of every month, from 2 - 3 pm CT.

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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.

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 a meaningful way to get involved with MPHA?

The Membership & Communications Committee invites you to help us connect, grow, and inspire public health professionals across the state.

Ready to connect? We’d love to have your voice at the table. Reach out today to join our next monthly meeting!

All are welcome at the next meeting, currently scheduled for the 4th Thursday of every month, from 2 - 3 pm CT.

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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 a meaningful way to get involved with MPHA?

The Membership & Communications Committee invites you to help us connect, grow, and inspire public health professionals across the state.

Ready to connect? We’d love to have your voice at the table. Reach out today to join our next monthly meeting!

All are welcome at the next meeting, currently scheduled for the 4th Thursday of every month, from 2 - 3 pm CT.

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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 a meaningful way to get involved with MPHA?

The Membership & Communications Committee invites you to help us connect, grow, and inspire public health professionals across the state.

Ready to connect? We’d love to have your voice at the table. Reach out today to join our next monthly meeting!

All are welcome at the next meeting, currently scheduled for the 4th Thursday of every month, from 2 - 3 pm CT.

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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 a meaningful way to get involved with MPHA?

The Membership & Communications Committee invites you to help us connect, grow, and inspire public health professionals across the state.

Ready to connect? We’d love to have your voice at the table. Reach out today to join our next monthly meeting!

All are welcome at the next meeting, currently scheduled for the 4th Thursday of every month, from 2 - 3 pm CT.

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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 a meaningful way to get involved with MPHA?

The Membership & Communications Committee invites you to help us connect, grow, and inspire public health professionals across the state.

Ready to connect? We’d love to have your voice at the table. Reach out today to join our next monthly meeting!

All are welcome at the next meeting, currently scheduled for the 4th Thursday of every month, from 2 - 3 pm CT.

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