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

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  • January 06, 2023 10:39 PM | Deleted user

    HeartCorps is the American Heart Association’s (AHA) effort within the Public Health AmeriCorps program. AHA designed the program to specifically focus on rural communities. Members – who will receive a variety of benefits – are to be placed at host sites to carry out work around blood pressure control, nutrition education, and more. One of those sites in is Minnesota, at the SW Minnesota Opportunity Council.

    Click here for more details!

    Candidates can either apply through the website or just email their resume to HeartCorps@heart.org. The final cohort will start January 23rd. Members serve 1700 hours and for their time they will receive a $15/hr stipend, a $6500 educational grant, and access to health insurance if needed. The educational grant is transferable to a family member.

    This would a great role for someone who is interested in a career in or adjacent to public health, a recent college grad, or someone looking to reenter the workforce while supporting their community’s health. Apply today!

  • January 06, 2023 10:22 PM | Deleted user

    St. Catherine University is pleased to announce $1.5 million in new scholarship funding for students pursuing public health careers as Community Health Workers. Please pass this message on to anyone in your community who may be interested in careers in community and public health.

    This federal grant will support students pursuing the Community Health Worker certificate, or the bachelor's in Public Health degree with a Community Health Worker concentration. Courses are offered online through St. Kate's College for Adults.

    A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who serves as an intermediary between health and social services and clients, working to increase access to health services and improve the quality and cultural competency of healthcare delivery. Students in the program gain skills in health communication, cultural competency, and health education, and get real-world experience with a community partner.

    Scholarships will be awarded to a limited number of students to cover the full tuition cost of the certificate program, or 24 credits of the public health bachelor's program. Scholarships will be awarded twice annually over the next three years.

    Anyone interested is invited to:

    Request information on the Community Health Worker certificate or bachelor's in Public Health program

    Join us for an online information session: January 17 at 12:00 p.m. (Central)

    St. Kate's also offers a Master of Public Health in Global Health program.

  • January 06, 2023 10:18 PM | Deleted user

    AHA is excited to announce that Pulitzer Prize winning author, journalist and National Humanities Medal recipient, Isabel Wilkerson, will give the opening keynote address at AHA’s 2023 Accelerating Health Equity Conference, May 16-18, in Minneapolis.

    Wilkerson’s debut book, The Warmth of Other Suns, follows the journey of three African Americans fleeing the repressive Jim Crow south, as they join six million more in what would come to be known as America’s Great Migration. Her second book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, examines the laws and practices that led to a Black and white caste system – or hierarchy – in the United States. For more information on Ms. Wilkerson, click here!

  • October 17, 2022 10:59 PM | Deleted user

    Tune in to the Health Chatter podcast where Clarence and Stan, experienced public health and community engagement professionals, sit down to create an open forum and discuss topics central to today’s health.

    Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts!

    Click here to listen on Spotify!

    Click here to listen on RSS!

  • October 17, 2022 10:52 PM | Deleted user

    Attention Black families! Are you or someone you know pregnant and a Hennepin Healthcare Patient? Come join our FREE Childbirth Education Series! There will be nine sessions every Tuesday, starting on October 18, 2022. Join the series to build community and a support system, share ideas, hear and learn from each other, and ask your questions and receive honest answers.

    Click here to learn more and register!

  • October 17, 2022 10:49 PM | Deleted user

    The Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy at Harvard University is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2023–2024 year. At the Harvard Medical School, applications are now being accepted for a one-year, degree-granting, full-time fellowship beginning in July 2023.

    The Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy at Harvard University is designed to prepare physicians, particularly those from groups underrepresented in medicine, to become leaders in transforming health care delivery systems and promoting innovation in policies, practices, and programs that address health equity and social determinants of health for historically marginalized populations.

    The program offers intensive study in health policy, public health, and management. Fellows complete academic work leading to a Master of Public Health degree at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health or a Master of Public Administration degree at the Harvard Kennedy School. Fellows also participate in leadership forums and seminars with nationally recognized leaders in health care delivery systems, minority health, and health policy.

    The application deadline is 5:00 pm ET on December 1, 2022. All application materials must be submitted in the online application system by the deadline.

    Click here to review and access the electronic application system!

  • October 17, 2022 10:29 PM | Deleted user

    Sod House Theater has teamed up with The University of Minnesota’s Center for Orphan Drug Research to develop a new production focused on bringing attention to those diagnosed with a rare disease. Join them on October 22 (University of MN - Morris) and October 23 (Fargo, ND) for their final two performances

    RARE is a partnership between Sod House Theater and the team at The University of Minnesota’s Center for Orphan Drug Research to develop a new production focused on bringing attention to those diagnosed with a rare disease. The collaboration will adapt the Greek tragedy, Philoctetes, to help audiences gain greater awareness and deeper understanding of the medical, economic, psychological, and social challenges facing people with rare diseases. Kevin Kling, best known for his popular commentaries on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, is the playwright.

    Click here to learn more and reserve tickets! Tickets are free.

  • October 17, 2022 10:20 PM | Deleted user

    Join the Center for Economic Inclusion for their Powering Inclusion forum on October 27, 2022 at 12:00 PM CT. At the forum, the Center will release its report on Racial Equity Impact Notes and the importance of rubrics and other tools for measuring the efficacy of local and state policies designed to close racial employment, income, and wealth gaps.

    The Center’s report will inform its legislative agenda and facilitate Minnesota’s Legislature and local government in fulfilling their commitment to create racially responsive and effective policy and investments for all Minnesotans, ensuring that the entire state continues to prosper.

    This online forum will be an opportunity to hear from leaders from different sectors and the Center’s CEO, Tawanna Black, on the state of inclusive economic growth and equitable wealth building in our region, and the report's findings.

    Click here to learn more and register!

  • October 17, 2022 10:11 PM | Deleted user

    On November 17, 2022 at 3 - 4 PM ET, join APHA for a virtual strategy session on partnership building and advocacy. This session is a part of a series for APHA affiliates and their membership.

    In this session, we discuss how affiliates and their members can protect public health in a variety of ways. We will hear from 2 experienced advocates from Local Solutions Support Center (LSSC) on how to scale tactics based on the environment in your state.

    This session will include live transcription (the automatic Zoom capability), please email Rya (rya.griffis@apha.org) about any accommodations or considerations we should take to make sure you can fully participate.

    Click here to register in advance for this meeting! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    Stay tuned: future sessions of this training series to be announced!

  • September 27, 2022 5:27 PM | Deleted user

    On Thursday, October 6 at 2:00-3:30 pm CST, join PEAK MN for a virtual session about philanthropy and its role in racial and health equity! In this session, learn how philanthropy can play a stronger role to reverse longstanding, destructive trends and improve the lives and systems that make up our democracy.

    Philanthropy has a critical role to play in redressing the structural racism and oppression at the root of health inequities in our nation. By prioritizing cross-cultural, cross-sector, and interdisciplinary alliances, philanthropy can strengthen racial and intersectional equity in governance and policy making.

    Health equity is defined by a very broad spectrum of social determinants of health:
    • Racism, discrimination, and violence
    • Safe housing, transportation, and neighborhoods
    • Education, job opportunities, and income
    • Access to nutritious foods and physical activity opportunities
    • Polluted air and water
    • Language and literacy skills

    Our speaker is Vayong Moua, MPA, Director of Racial and Health Equity Advocacy at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.

    Thursday, October 6th, 2022
    2:00-3:30pm Central Time
    Via Zoom - Meeting Link will be sent upon registration
    Registration is open and complimentary to all!


    Click here to register!

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