2014‐2015 MPHA “Public Health Matters” Policy Forum Series: "ZIP Code Matters!"

 

All forums are held at the New Brighton Community Center, located at 400 10th St. NW

in New Brighton.

 

Registration for the forums can be made at www.mpha.net

Breakfast and on‐site registration begin at 7:00am. Each forum begins promptly at 7:30am and concludes at 9:00am. Public health and community leaders will explore the impact that zip code plays in important areas of our lives. Please join Minnesota’s public health community in these thought‐provoking breakfast conversations:

October 24, 2014… where we work

Panelists and forum participants will explore the intersection of zip code and work. How does ZIP Code affect transportation, the location of industries and job opportunities, and occupation health?

January 23, 2015… where we play

From topics related to green space, recreational opportunities and community planning, our forum panelists and participants will focus their discussion on how zip code affects our opportunities for play.

March 13, 2015… where we learn

 

At this third forum panelists and participants will explore and discuss issues related to zip code and our schools.

May 8, 2015…where we eat 

 

The last forum will explore zip code and our food access. What progress have we made in addressing food deserts, providing access to fresh produce through local community farmer’s markets, and addressing farm worker health concerns?