Minnesota-SOPHE

06/19/2026

Tomorrow, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and honors the ongoing pursuit of freedom, justice, and equity.

As public health professionals and health educators, it's important to understand that health is influenced by more than individual choices. Historical and present-day social, economic, and structural factors continue to shape health outcomes and opportunities within our communities.

Juneteenth provides an opportunity to reflect on our nation's history, celebrate the resilience and contributions of Black communities, and recommit ourselves to advancing health equity for all.

At MN SOPHE, we remain dedicated to supporting public health initiatives that promote inclusion, equity, and the opportunity for every individual and community to thrive.

05/29/2026

Mark your calendars! Join us on November 5, 2026, at Winona State University for the 2026 MN SOPHE Summit: Uninterrupted – Public Health in Action.

Public health professionals across Minnesota continue to adapt, collaborate, and lead through complex challenges. This year's summit will bring together practitioners, educators, students, and community partners to share ideas, strengthen connections, and renew our commitment to advancing health and well-being across our communities.

Registration details coming soon. We look forward to seeing you there.

05/02/2026

Ready to make an impact in public health? Join MN-SOPHE today. Scan the QR code to get started.

04/30/2026

04/22/2026

The Minnesota Public Health Association’s (MPHA) Leadership Committee announces the call for nominations for the MPHA Awards! This is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge the commitment and contributions of public health colleagues. We have many award categories to select from.

For detailed guidelines for each category, visit https://www.mpha.net/events/awards.

If you are nominating a colleague, please ask for their permission before submitting a nomination. The submission deadline is May 8, 2026.

Submit a nomination today: https://tinyurl.com/mpha2026-awards-nominations.

04/20/2026

Huge shoutout to our very own Alyssa Peterson and Holly Walters for their incredible work on the Planning Committee! 🎉

Your leadership and commitment to public health don’t go unnoticed—we’re so lucky to have you representing Minnesota SOPHE!

A special shout-out to our INCREDIBLE Annual Conference Planning Committee!! was a massive success because of the time and effort you all put into making it happen! This could not have happened without you.

This year's conference was held in collaboration with the Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance, for whom we are extremely grateful. Thank you to Holly Walters, Committee Co-chair, Liachia Thao, Committee Co-chair, and Merry Grande, our Executive Director, for leading us so well!!

We, of course, cannot forget our Governing Council members who supported us during the planning phase and all those who volunteered as table hosts, session facilitators, and Zoom moderators. Thank you to our partner, -SOPHE, for helping us with the continuing education credits for all our sessions.

YOU ALL made it happen! 👏👏👏

04/17/2026

The 2026 MN SOPHE Award Categories are HERE‼️

We're so excited to announce 5️⃣ awards this year!

🌳 The Green Guardian Award
🦸‍♂️ The Unsung Public Health Hero Award
💛 The Heart of Gold Award
🚫 The Dose of Prevention Award
📑 The Policy Pulse Award

Check out the details below and stay tuned for nomination information! 🥰

03/26/2026

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