Make plans now to attend
our 2021 Conference &
Annual Meeting!

Friday & Saturday
April 9 & 10

Please note that you must be an IPHA member to register for this event. In addition, while the Beyond Boundaries Indiana Academies Symposium is free to attend, the IPHA conference has a small registration fee, of $40 for faculty/professionals and $20 for students. Scholarships are available.

We are now accepting poster presentation abstracts, due by 3/19.

Abstracts may be submitted by undergraduate and graduate students, academic faculty and staff, and public health practitioners outside of academia. Abstracts are welcome on a range of topics, though authors are encouraged to submit abstracts that advance the Beyond Boundaries goal of sharing and promoting cross-disciplinary research, discussion, and collaboration. Please review the information and guidance in the Call for Virtual Poster Abstracts file carefully before submitting.

Information on the Beyond Boundaries general sessions is available online. The IPHA conference program is still in development, but will include topics related to the themes of health equity, upstream public health, public health infrastructure, and COVID-19.
As we continue cultivating our IPHA leadership structure, we’re seeking passionate, dedicated public health professionals interested in serving on the board of directors.

You may self-nominate online here or send suggestions to info@inpha.org.

Interested in volunteering another way? Send us an email.
National Public Health Week will be April 5-11 this year.

What do you have planned for this year’s theme, Building Bridges to Better Health?

Our next virtual monthly meet-up on Tuesday, March 16, from 12-1 p.m. RSVP online here. 
Monthly Meetings

Health Equity Action Team (HEAT) Meeting
Thursday, 3/25
1:30 -3:00 p.m. EST

Policy & Advocacy Committee
Wednesday, 4/7
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST
Policy & Advocacy Updates

As we move into the second half of the state legislative session, we’re tracking a number of concerning bills that threaten public health and undermine local health department authority. (To be fair, a few positive policies have advanced, as well!)
We’re most closely monitoring Senate Bill 5 and House Bill 1123. We encourage you to contact your state AND local elected officials know of the risks and unintended consequences of these bills. We expect to have more specific action alerts to share in the days ahead.

You can read the latest from Raise It For Health partners online here (spoiler alert: 50 cents just isn’t enough!) and get updates from the Hoosier Environmental Council online here.

In good news nationally, the Healthcare.gov Marketplace has reopened for a special enrollment period through May 15, which will allow hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers access to comprehensive healthcare insurance without waiting for later enrollment opportunities.

The APHA Virtual Policy Action Institute will take place April 8 & 9. Let us know if you’re planning to attend!
IPHA MISSION & VISION

IPHA builds capacity among public health professionals and partners to achieve health equity and well-being for all across the state of Indiana.

By the end of 2022, IPHA is valued as a robust partner, connector, and resource for advancing public health in Indiana.

Review the IPHA 2020-2022 Strategic Plan online here.