Welcome to MPHA
The MPHA Mission: We strengthen public health professionals, engage stakeholders, and influence policy so every Michigan community can flourish.
June: Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Liyah U. Ruffin, Marcia Mastracci Ditmyer, PhD, MBA, MS
Brief History
The first documented case of Alzheimer’s disease was described in 1906 by German psychiatrist and neuropathologist Dr. Alois Alzheimer. He reported the case of a 50-year-old woman who experienced profound memory loss, paranoia, and progressive cognitive decline. Although the condition had been recognized for decades, Alzheimer’s disease was formally established as a major public health concern in the 1970s.
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MPHA is seeking Board nominees for the 2026-2028 term:
MPHA Annual Business Meeting & Summit
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Please register prior to Monday, June 22nd at 5pm to ensure lunch is available for you.
Hotel Accommodations:
For those of you who need hotel accommodations, we have booked a block of rooms at:
Candlewood Suites Lansing
Lansing, MI 48910
3545 Forest Road
Phone : (517)-351-8181 Ext. 412
The room cost is $104
Book your room here.
Extreme Heat & Health: Strategies for Prevention and Action Training
Join us for an engaging virtual training focused on the growing public health impacts of extreme heat and the strategies communities can use to stay safe and prepared. This interactive session is designed for healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, educators, community leaders, and anyone interested in climate and health advocacy. Participants will learn how extreme heat affects health and explore ways to strengthen prevention, communication, and public health response efforts through real-world application and collaboration. Participants will watch short videos, engage in small-group discussions, and participate in hands-on activities designed to encourage collaboration and real-world application.
Participants Will:
- Understand climate change basics and their connection to extreme heat
- Recognize risk factors, symptoms, and treatment for heat-related illnesses
- Explore prevention strategies at both clinical and public health levels
- Build confidence in communicating about extreme heat and health impacts
- Develop messaging strategies that inspire awareness and action
Training Details
Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Following the training, participants will also have the opportunity to join a national network of nearly 5,000 Climate Ambassadors with access to advocacy tools, resources, events, and ongoing support opportunities.
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