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Welcome to the Maryland Public Health Association

The Maryland Public Health Association (MdPHA) is one of the oldest and most vibrant state affiliates of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and Maryland’s leading professional organization for those working in the field of public health. MdPHA remains dedicated to increasing health equity for Marylanders through advocacy and community collaborations. Read more »

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A Special Thank You to our Guest Speakers and Collaborative Partners! 

Missed the Legislative Wrap-Up Event?

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Join Us for MdPHA’s 2025 Annual Event!

This year's theme: “Community Voices, Collective Action: Advancing Health Equity Together.”

Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 6:30-9:30 PM
Bowie State University – Center for Natural Sciences, Nursing and Mathematics (Beacon Room)

Hear from dynamic speakers Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, and Camille Blake Fall, Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities at the Maryland Department of Health.

Enjoy a full dinner while engaging with public health professionals, community leaders, and advocates dedicated to advancing health equity across Maryland.

Early Bird Registration is live through November 17th! Register today!

Click here to reserve your spot today>>

Let’s come together to amplify community voices and drive collective action for a healthier, more equitable future!


Your Public Health Professional and You

Meet Dr. Marissa Robinson, DrPH, MPH, RPCV


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Calling all Public Health Professionals!!

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Climate Change and Health

Our Health and Climate initiative aims to empower health professionals to get involved in climate and environmental health action in Maryland in meaningful, inclusive, and effective ways.
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 Affiliates

The Maryland Public Health Association is an affiliated association of the American Public Health Association (APHA). We have collaborated with APHA to grow stronger as organizations, to share expertise, influence, and resources, and to advocate for common priorities at the local, state and federal levels. APHA is the national voice of public health and champions the health of all people and all communities. It is the only organization that combines a 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health. Learn more at apha.org.

MdPHA student members

MdPHA Student Section

The Student Section of the Maryland Public Health Association (SMdPHA) is an organization open to ALL students from ALL universities and colleges!

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News & Updates

Annual Event

More information about the MdPHA annual event can be found here.

Annual Meeting Sponsors

We offer sponsorships before our annual meeting. Please use our sponsorship form or contact GetInfo@MdPHA.org with questions.

Contact Us:

The Maryland Public Health Association
PO Box 7045
6801 Oak Hall Lane
Columbia, MD 21045-9998

443-475-0242


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MdPHA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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