Minnesota Public Health Association upcoming events

[Partner Event] Defining the Wins: Statewide Policy Change Strategies for Public Health (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) for a national webinar. As many states conclude their 2026 legislative sessions, we are taking a closer look at how communities are defining progress and securing vital public health victories despite increasing challenges.

TFAH is dedicated to supporting public health community partners through our core reports, convenings, and the Promoting Health and Cost Control in States (PHACCS) initiative. Through PHACCS, we identify how states are actively pursuing health-promoting policies during a time of federal policy flux. As jurisdictions navigate growing budgetary shortfalls and adapt to new directives, national partners are increasingly looking to the local level for inspiration on how to leverage unique administrative decisions and effective coalition-building to achieve lasting public health successes.

Please join us as we discuss the key goals, activities, and partnerships that have helped policymakers, government leaders, and advocates drive recent progress for the public's health and wellbeing. Speakers will highlight actionable strategies to advance essential programs, share lessons on navigating challenging policy environments, and offer insights for future collaboration and practice. The webinar will include time for Q&A from the audience.

Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

All are welcome at the next meeting, currently scheduled for the 4th Thursday of every month, from 2 - 3 pm CT. The committee is co-chaired by Natasha Kataeva and Matt Flory, Past President. If you can't make the meeting, but are still interested in the committee's work, please email membership@mpha.net to be added to the list.

[Partner Event] Defending Democracy in the 2026 Midterms: What Public Health Needs to Know (July 07, 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The threats to the 2026 midterms aren't abstract. For public health, they're personal.

The American Public Health Association (APHA) is hosting a webinar with Protect Democracy, a nonpartisan legal and policy organization, to dig into what's at stake for public health in the 2026 midterms.

For the first time in modern American history, the federal government itself is being used to undermine our elections. The strategy has a name: Deceive, Disrupt, Deny. The goal? Make people doubt whether elections are trustworthy, create confusion in how they’re run, then use that confusion to challenge results. It happened in 2022 and 2024, and it's already escalating as we head into the midterms this year.

Democracy isn't separate from public health work. When government stops functioning for people, when accurate information gets drowned out, when democratic systems break down, our ability to protect and improve the public's health breaks down, too.

This webinar will explore the current threat landscape and walk through concrete ways the public health sector can respond.

MPHA Governing Council Meetings 2025-26 (July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The 2025-2026 MPHA Governing Council meets the second Thursday of every month from 12 - 1 PM CDT. Please contact Merry Grande, Executive Director if you have any questions about these meetings.

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Join the Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA) and interested partners working to raise awareness of the key public health role of vaccines, actions toward increasing vaccine confidence in Minnesota, and strategies to support access to them. The audience is cross-sector immunization champions, inclusive of public health workers, clinical providers and more. Please feel welcome to send this event registration to interested folks in your network who would like to join us!

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Policy and Advocacy Committee (July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The MPHA Policy and Advocacy Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT. Anyone interested is welcome to join. The committee is co-chaired by Madeline Turbes. Learn more about the committee here.

Health Equity Committee Meeting (July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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MPHA Health Equity Committee meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Currently all meetings are virtual. Meetings are open to MPHA members and non-members who want to learn more and take action on advancing health equity in Minnesota.

For more information about the Health Equity Committee, please email healthequity@mpha.net and we will get back to you! The committee is co-chaired by Madison Anderson, Erica Fishman, and Sara Rogers.

Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (July 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Policy and Advocacy Committee (August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Health Equity Committee Meeting (August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

Policy and Advocacy Committee (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Health Equity Committee Meeting (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Policy and Advocacy Committee (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Health Equity Committee Meeting (October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Policy and Advocacy Committee (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

[Partner Event] Partners in Public Health Conference (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Save the date: 2026 Minnesota Partners in Public Health Conference

Join us November 17-19 at the Park Event Center near St. Cloud, MN, for the third annual Minnesota Partners in Public Health Conference.

Fifty years ago, in April 1976, Minnesota laid the foundation for its modern public health system with the Community Health Services Act—now known as the Local Public Health Act.

This year, local, Tribal, and state public health partners will come together around this milestone. We'll honor the past, and we'll reflect on how we're shaping the present and inspiring the future.

We hope you'll join us.

For more information on conference objectives and who should attend, please visit: Minnesota Partners in Public Health Conference - MN Dept. of Health

Health Equity Committee Meeting (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (November 26, 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?

Policy and Advocacy Committee (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Vaccinations in Minnesota Workgroup Meeting (December 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 19:30:00 GMT

This event requires registration to join. Please direct questions to info@mpha.net.

Health Equity Committee Meeting (December 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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Membership & Communications Committee Meeting (December 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee?