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Minnesota Public Health Association

Since 1907, MPHA has been dedicated to creating a healthier Minnesota through effective public health practice and engaged citizens. 

Welcome! MPHA invites anyone interested in public health to join our non-profit organization. Professionals from any background, and at any stage of their career are welcome! Public health encompasses an extremely broad range of disciplines and the diversity of our members strengthens the organization.


Upcoming Events

October 15th - Public Health Legislative Training Series

Why is it important for public health workers and healthcare professionals to understand Minnesota’s legislative process? Where are the opportunities for our input? How can we effectively make our voices heard by policymakers?

Join this nonpartisan lunchtime legislative training series to learn digestible, shareable, and actionable knowledge about our state’s legislative process.

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October 15th - Finding Your Place in Public Health

Public health is an impactful field with many opportunities to grow and share our strengths in service of our communities, and yet it can be hard to figure out the best career path. Skip the career coaching blogs and join us for a free public health career panel to hear how others have navigated the questions and challenges of their journey.

This is an in-person event.

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October 17th - Health Equity Committee Meeting

In 2021, Washington County (WC) received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to create a community engagement program with community health workers (CHWs). Come join us to learn more about the steps that were taken to hire a diverse team of CHWs and the successes and challenges the CE Team has had in the last two and a half years advancing equity in Washington County communities.

Join us on Zoom from 5:30 to 7:30 PM CT.

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October 22nd - Public Health Legislative Training Series

Why is it important for public health workers and healthcare professionals to understand Minnesota’s legislative process? Where are the opportunities for our input? How can we effectively make our voices heard by policymakers?

Join this nonpartisan lunchtime legislative training series to learn digestible, shareable, and actionable knowledge about our state’s legislative process.

Register Now

October 29th - MPHA-at-APHA Social

To celebrate APHA coming to our state, we are pleased to invite you to a special MPHA-at-APHA social! MPHA organizes an annual gathering for those at the APHA conference to share meeting tips and meet other Minnesotans who are passionate about public health! All are welcome to attend to learn more about MPHA and APHA.

This year we will be hosting our event at Fulton Taproom from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Please RSVP by October 14. Space is limited!

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Join the Membership & Communications Committee!

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

The committee focuses on membership development and recruitment. The committee is
co-chaired by Ellen Saliares, Past President and Dr. Tolu Oyelowo, Member at Large.
All are welcome! Join us for our next meeting.

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Get involved

A great way to get involved in MPHA is to join one of our formal committees or special interest groups!

You can choose to spend as little or as much of your time on participating in ongoing committee activities, attending meetings (conference call options available), or assisting with one-time projects and events.

Join a Committee!

About MPHA

Established in 1907, MPHA is a volunteer driven organization representing a broad spectrum of community and health professionals on behalf of the public. It is an organization where public health workers from multiple disciplines and sectors come together around shared values and goals. We engage and develop our members to mobilize the community to protect and improve the public’s health.

Learn more about us!

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Support MPHA!

Hear from three of our members on why they support MPHA!

Access & growth

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"Your money supports access. It supports community. And it supports the professional growth of people who are working in public health, making a difference."

Ellen Saliares

Community Engagement

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"From attending the annual conference to being a committee member, community engagement, community involvement, volunteer opportunities ...and connecting with people overall on a public health standpoint!"

DeAndre' Morris Jr.

Professional Development

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"MPHA is helping me develop as a professional and get ready for what I'm going to do next."

Delaine Anderson


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