Minnesota Public Health Association Annual Conference

The Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA)’s Annual Conference will be held April 29 - 30, 2021 in a virtual format. The conference will continue for two half days on Thursday, April 29, 1:00 - 4:30 pm and Friday, April 30, 9 am - 12 pm (CST). New for 2021: a special virtual poster hall is planned for the week of April 19th! The 2021 theme is: “Bold and Humble - Engaging in Anti-Racist Public Health".

Racism has been declared a Public Health Crisis...but what happens next? The public health community has talked about this for so long, how can we assure ourselves and each other this is a movement, not just a moment?

Addressing today’s public health challenges requires innovation and collaboration. This conference will elevate Minnesota-based initiatives on racial justice work & its intersectionality with a variety of public health topics such as disabilities and accessibility, sexual orientation and gender identity, chronic disease, aging, injury and violence prevention, mental health, environmental, maternal and child health, and other timely topics. Learn about the issues and resilience of the work being done through bold, innovative approaches and thoughtful, courageous collaborations.

The American Public Health Association’s president, José Ramón Fernández-Peña, MD, MPA, will deliver a keynote address. Additional plenary speakers include Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., Kenston Henderson, Sr., and Rosemond Sarpong Owens, CDM, MPH. They will thoughtfully guide attendees through anti-racism practices from their national-level experiences. Inspiring breakout sessions and an engaging weeklong poster hall will round out the conference. Attendees will finish the conference ready to start Dr. Moore’s 21 Day Action Plan to boldly and humbly carry forward anti-racism lessons learned. This year’s content aligns with MPHA’s Strategic Plan and allows space for individual reflection and future action.

Cost to Attend: Individual/Lifetime: $100 MPHA Member; $175 Non-member Retiree/Reduced Price Individual: $50 MPHA Member; $75 Non-member Students: $25 MPHA Member or Non-member

Presented by the Minnesota Public Health Association