Minnesota Public Health Association

10/07/2026

Join us on October 13th for our Hispanic Heritage Month panel discussion exploring the critical health disparities impacting Latino and POC communities across Minnesota. This conversation will reflect on current health access data and outline collaborative, community-driven solutions for equitable care.

Featuring Mateo Frumholz, former MDH epidemiologist; Rodolfo Batres, UMN Health Disparities Research Co-Director; Dr. Eduardo Medina, HealthPartners Physician; and moderated by Rodolfo Gutierrez, Executive Director of Hacer and Co-Chair of MPHA Health Equity Committee.

Register today: https://mpha.net/event-6868051

10/05/2026

The Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA), together with the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition (MOHC), invites proposals for the 2027 Annual Meeting to be held April 5-6, 2027, at Plymouth Community Center in Plymouth, MN. The theme of this year's meeting is Our Next Chapter: Belonging and Building the Future of Public Health.

Proposals (both breakout/concurrent sessions and posters) are accepted from October 1 to November 11, 2026, at 11:59 pm CT on the submission form.

To learn more and submit a proposal, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mpha-2027-Proposals.

10/02/2026

Join the Health Equity Committee for Community-Engaged Research in Action: Partnering with CEARCH to Deepen Public Health Impact on October 15th at 5:30 PM.

This session will explore how CEARCH can build on and champion the incredible work you are already doing in your communities. Together, we can leverage our network, resources, and collaborative research models to amplify your local efforts and deepen long-term public health impact.

Register here: https://mpha.net/event-6546017

09/28/2026

The Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA) is proud to serve as a community partner in story-gathering efforts led by The Advocates for Human Rights on behalf of the Minnesota Truth Council.

During this session, participants will learn about the Minnesota Truth Council process and how community stories can help create a historical record and inform future policy recommendations. MPHA volunteers Sara Rogers and John Oswald, who are supporting MPHA's story collection efforts, will share their connection to this work.

Participants will learn how stories are collected, the protections available for contributors, and how to express interest in sharing their experiences or referring others. All are welcome.

Register Here: https://mpha.net/event-6822450

09/24/2026

TODAY from 5 to 6 PM in Minneapolis: Join public health professionals, including American Public Health Association supporters, to stand up for public health and research.

See local event info here: https://www.mobilize.us/publiccitizen/event/1038637/

Today, health and public health workers, researchers and others across the country are coming together to say “enough is enough” to the Trump administration’s deep cuts to healthcare and assaults on science-based policy.

Join APHA's Campaign for the Public's Health in taking a stand: https://vist.ly/5jqi9

09/10/2026

Mark your calendars for !!

Join the co-conference with the Minnesota Public Health Association and the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition on April 5-6, 2027, at the Plymouth Community Center.

This year’s theme, Our Next Chapter: Belonging and Building the Future of Public Health, invites attendees to explore solutions to strengthen our field, focusing on innovation, whole-person care, partnerships, and sustaining the public health workforce.

Stay tuned for more info!

Learn more: https://mpha.net/MPHA-2027

09/09/2026

Who is ready for the fall season? 🍂 Exciting things are right around the corner!

MPHA is gearing up to launch the 2026–2027 Public Health Matters Policy Forum Series. Our committee is hard at work assembling an impactful lineup of breakfast forums highlighting innovative community initiatives that address urgent public health concerns. Local public health touches every corner of our daily lives—it is so much more than bike trails and walking paths!

Mark your calendars for our first forum of the season:

- Date: November 20th, 2026
- Time: 7:30 AM
- Location: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Save the date and stay tuned for registration details coming soon!

09/08/2026

Join the Health Equity Committee for Indigenizing Public Health Philanthropy To Support Haliwa-Saponi Veterans.

This session will cover ways to embed Indigenous cultural values and practices into grant development to support Indigenous communities and broader public health goals, highlighting work with the Haliwa-Saponi tribe in North Carolina.

Presenter: Daniel Daugharty Wacker, The Healthy Vets Community Project.

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM

Register here: https://mpha.net/event-6546016.

09/01/2026

MPHA is looking for an intern who is passionate about making a difference in the public health community! This position is best suited for a graduate student; however, others may apply. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until September 30, 2026.

This is a unique opportunity to make your voice heard in a professional organization with other seasoned public health volunteer leaders. You will be part of MPHA’s efforts to advance health equity and become a stronger anti-racist organization.

If you would like to gain more knowledge and experience in the public health field by working closely with diverse professionals from multiple sectors and disciplines, then this position is for you!

To apply today, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mpha-intern-2027.

08/20/2026

Join the Minnesota Public Health Non-Profit Collaborative on September 3rd for a timely virtual training on Kratom, an emerging substance raising new public health questions and community concerns.

What this session covers:

- Understanding Kratom: What kratom is, common usage patterns, and potential health risks.
- Policy & Regulation: Current federal, state, and local regulations governing sale and distribution.
- Community Guidance: Practical insights to support informed conversations and decision-making in local communities.

Register today: https://mpha.net/event-6782519

This session is hosted by the MN Public Health Non-Profit Collaborative, which includes the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota (LPHA), Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA), Minnesota Society for Public Health Educators (Minnesota-SOPHE), Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance (MNCHWA), Minnesota Rural Health Association (MRHA), and the Minnesota Environmental Health Association (MEHA).