Welcome to Michigan Public Health Association

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As a state affiliate of the American Public Health Association since 1921, the Michigan Public Health Association is one of the leading professional associations for people dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and environment of all Michigan. For almost 100 years, MPHA has been working to improve the public’s health through political advocacy, public awareness, professional development, and serving as an interface between research and practice.

Our dedication to our members has MPHA growing in new directions with:

• Increasing involvement with the Michigan student population and workforce development efforts
• Strengthening partnerships to advance new fund development strategies
• Exciting annual meeting professional development and educational opportunities

Visit our website often for the latest MPHA news and events. We strive to keep our members informed and involved. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated.

MPHA is a growing and effective resource, empowering our members and engaging our partners and decision-makers to achieve a healthier Michigan.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO ATTEND PREMIER CONFERENCE

The Michigan Public Health Association is pleased to announce the availability of (2) scholarships to attend the 2018 Michigan Premier Public Health Conference for qualified graduate students in public health or recent graduates of a public health program.

Title: MPHA – Emerging Public Health Professional Scholarship

Each Award Amount: $250.00

Award Background: This scholarship was established in loving memory of Skender Disha, who passed away in 2003, and the father of current MPHA President, Lorena Disha.

Eligibility: Applicants must either be enrolled in a graduate public health program or have graduated from a public health program within the last (3) years.

Guidelines: Scholarship will be used to attend the Michigan Premier Public Health Conference and will cover the full conference fee and one night stay at conference hotel.

Award: The scholarship is intended for professional development and will support emerging public health professionals who want to learn more about public health issues in Michigan, network with other public health professionals, and develop partnerships with future collaborators and employers.  Applications will be reviewed and selected by the Michigan Public Health Association Board of Directors.  The scholarship recipient will be invited to the MPHA “Dinner with the Board” on October 10, 2018 to receive their scholarship certificate.  If the scholarship recipient is not a current MPHA member, they will be given a one-year membership.

Disbursement:  Upon verification of enrollment or recent graduation, the Michigan Public Health Association will send the funds directly to the Michigan Association for Local Public Health for registration fee and to the conference hotel for a one-night stay.

Applications must be received by September 7, 2018.

To see the application questions, click here.  To apply, click here.

The Michigan Premier Public Health Conference is coming up in October!  Plan to be there!

There will be three categories awarded at MPPHC.  Nominate someone you think is deserving for their work in the field of public health.  Nominations are due September 12 to Jodie Shaver.  For more information, click here

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