Indiana Public Health Association

04/10/2026

💉 Ready. Vaccines were developed to prevent deadly diseases.
👶 Set. Childhood immunizations prevent an estimated 4 million deaths globally each year.
🛡️ ACTON. Support science-based immunization systems that protect communities: https://vist.ly/4xuj4

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

What a way to celebrate National Public Health Week! 🎉 Last night, over 40 colleagues from across Indiana came together for our Public Health Networking Gathering — connecting with peers from local health departments, nonprofits, healthcare systems, universities, and advocacy organizations all working toward healthier communities. We were honored to hear remarks from Joy Usigbe, DrPH, Director of Health Equity & Impact at The Indianapolis Foundation, and IPHA Past President Joan Trendell. !

04/09/2026

Coalition in Action 🤝
We’re attending the Public Health Networking Event—sharing ideas, building connections, and strengthening impact! We hope to see you there!

04/09/2026

We love a good expo day! Our team had the best time meeting students yesterday at the Non-Profit Expo at IU Indianapolis 👋

04/06/2026

National Public Health Week 2026 invites all Americans to renew their commitment to strengthening the systems, science, and community partnerships that keep us healthy. Public health lives in our environments: the air we breathe, water we drink, sidewalks we walk and parks we enjoy. https://app.sosha.ai/s/iYCpM5jB

04/06/2026

IPHA is looking for members to join our strategic planning committee! The committee will meet approximately every two weeks for the next six months to shape the future direction of IPHA.
If you're interested in helping guide our organization forward, we'd love to hear from you. Please complete this brief survey by Wednesday, April 15th: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mbuvi1Za4R

03/23/2026

🚨 Deadline approaching! The deadline to register to vote in Indiana’s May primary election is April 6. This year’s ballot includes all nine U.S. House seats, all 100 Indiana House seats, half of the Indiana Senate, and local offices that directly shape our communities.

From transportation and land use to public health and safety, these decisions impact how we move, live, and connect. Check your registration or get registered today at https://indianavoters.in.gov
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03/19/2026

National Public Health Week is on the horizon and we’re bringing people together 🤝Join us for a Public Health Networking Event with colleagues from across Indiana. This is a chance to meet new peers, share what you’re working on, and build the relationships that move this work forward. Whether you’re in a local health department, nonprofit, healthcare system, or advocacy space, you belong in this room. ✨ Read our latest newsletter to learn more and get involved. https://conta.cc/4cRyktp

03/16/2026

Join us for IPHA’s March Virtual Lunch Meet-Up! 🌟 Take a midday break and learn about AURESIA, a group of student research assistants, led by Dr. Evan Jordan at Indiana University. This research explores how environmental stressors may influence the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia — with a special focus on Hoosiers living in both urban and rural communities. Hear directly from AURESIA student research assistants as they share insights from the field and their experiences working in public health research.

🗓 Tuesday, March 17
⏰ 12–1 p.m. ET
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYod-2prz0vGtzJ2IWJUgR8MwcxZ3U0JtHa #/registration

Let’s learn, connect, and grow together.

03/12/2026

Our team recently connected with the leadership team of our Student Advisory Group! Meet President Bijal Patel, a PhD candidate in epidemiology at the IU Fairbanks School of Public Health with specialized expertise in cancer outcomes, and Communications Chair Sope Koya, a student at IU Bloomington studying Community Health and Spanish. We’re excited to highlight members of this incredible student group each month and share the perspectives they’re bringing to the future of public health in Indiana. Do you know a student who wants to connect with peers across the state, build leadership skills, and explore careers in public health? Our Student Advisory Group offers opportunities to:
- Connect with other students interested in public health
- Explore internship opportunities with local and state health departments
- Seek mentorship from experienced public health professionals

Learn more and get involved → https://inpha.org/resources/ipha-student-center/student-advisory-group/

03/11/2026

By stepping aboard Indianapolis’ IndyGo bus, students in IU School of Nursing's Healthy Populations course experience the daily reality of many of their future patients and gain insight into how transportation and access shape health outcomes.