Come learn about fascinating archival materials, tour the underground storage caverns, mingle with public health colleagues and friends.

The Elmer L. Andersen Library sits along the Mississippi River bluff; however, its true wonder lies some 80 feet below ground, where archives and special collections are housed in two caverns carved out of sandstone that span nearly the size of four football fields. The collections represent one of the largest archives at a public university.

Pre-registration is encouraged to secure your spot on the cavern tour!

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It's time to start planning for MPHA's signature event, our Annual Conference! The conference will be held in late spring 2026, at a location in Minnesota to be determined by the committee.

If you're interested but can't attend the committee meeting, please email Merry (admin@mpha.net) and we'll keep you connected.

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Join the MPHA Policy and Advocacy Committee and community partners working to raise awareness about the key public health role of vaccines and develop strategies to support access to them. 

Meetings take place on the 2nd Monday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 PM CT.

Please direct questions to policy@mpha.net. 

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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.

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.

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.

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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

"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.

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

Delaine Anderson