Minnesota Public Health Association

10/20/2026

Attending ?! Here is your chance to connect with MPHA!

Please join fellow Minnesotans at our annual lunch on Monday, November 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST at Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia River Walk.

MPHA hosts this annual gathering for attendees at the American Public Health Association (APHA) conference to share meeting tips and meet other Minnesotans passionate about public health! All are welcome to attend to learn more about MPHA and Public Health Association.

Space is limited!

Learn more: https://mpha.net/event-6860856

10/16/2026

Join the Community Impact Note Coalition on October 19th at 12 PM for a free, interactive virtual session to learn how you can shape the proposed legislation impacting your community.

Here's what’s happening in two parts:

- Part 1: Community Impact Note Listening Session — Learn about proposed legislation, ask questions, and share your insights to directly inform the Community Impact Note.
- Part 2: Census 101: Getting Ready for 2030 — Featuring Minnesota State Demographer Susan Brower! Learn the fundamentals of the Census and its impact on individuals, local communities, and state government so we can start planning for 2030 today.

Register now to receive the Zoom link: forms.gle/1VhGzqfcTVkkCQuz7

10/15/2026

Join the American Public Health Association on October 20 at 12 PM CT, for a webinar titled "Rethinking How We Talk About Public Health and Democracy". This conversation will be led by Jennifer Messenger, Public Health Lead at Metropolitan Group.

You will learn how to use an effective pro-democracy and public health narrative grounded in extensive research and testing and shaped with public health leaders.

Register here: https://www.pathlms.com/health/webinars/200858.

10/13/2026

Early voting starts Friday, October 16! Ensure your voice is counted by following our easy 5-Step Voting Plan, brought to you by the Health and Democracy Minnesota Partnership.

Swipe to see the steps ➡️ or check out our full printable guide: https://tinyurl.com/mpha-five-steps-voting-plan.

Key Dates to Remember:
- Start of Early Voting: Friday, October 16
- Last day to vote early: Monday, November 2

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