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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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Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

    • February 11, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • TBD (Virtual)
    • February 13, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • TBD (Virtual)

    Sign up to join the MdPHA Advocacy Committee! 

    Meetings are held Biweekly on Fridays @12pm!

    Advocacy Committee is responsible for: 

    1. Monitoring health-related legislation in Maryland or that which may affect Marylanders and recommend MdPHA action as needed;
    2. Providing or seeking expert testimony on appropriate legislation including when requested by a legislative body or its committees; and
    3. Assisting in developing education programs for policy-makers, members of the legislature, and the general public.

    Open for new members! Must be an active member of MdPHA!

    Email: Advocacy@mdpha.org

    Sign up to join this MdPHA Committee here: https://forms.gle/CGNztj2rF89Dyk7J8


    • February 13, 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • TBD

    Sign up to join the MdPHA Communications Committee! 

    Meetings are held Biweekly on Fridays @1pm!

    Communications Committee is responsible for: 

    • Coordinating and editing MdPHA publications, including the website, bi-weekly email to the membership, and social media communications.
    • Coordinating marketing/publicity for all MdPHA activities and spotlighting member achievements.
    • Supporting the board and the other committees by taking the lead on related communication needs.
    Open for new members! Must be an active member of MdPHA!

    Email: Communications@mdpha.org

    Sign up to join this MdPHA Committee here: https://forms.gle/CGNztj2rF89Dyk7J8

MdPHA Advocacy Spotlight


Your Public Health Professional and You

Meet Dr. Marissa Robinson, DrPH, MPH, RPCV


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

12530 Fairwood Pkwy

Ste 102 #358

Bowie, MD 20720


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

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