Mississippi Public Health Association

01/21/2026

It’s been a great week. Over the weekend we got to participate in the Mighty Mississippi, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated activation of the Community Blue Print for maternal and child health. Many MPHA Members were also there. Yesterday we got to participate in the National Day of Racial Healing at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum honoring Rims and Judy Barber.

01/17/2026

01/16/2026

On January 16–17, 2026, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated will activate its Global Day of Service through the Power of S.H.E. (Social, Health, and Economic Justice) Community Blueprint. Events will take place in Jackson, Canton, and Cleveland.

01/06/2026

See all of the available review session to help you prepare for your CPH exam.

01/05/2026

The online January 2026 issue of the American Journal of Public Health is live! This issue features a special section on how we can restore and expand public trust and trustworthiness in public health.

Our January 2026 issue is now online!

It features a special section on trust in public health with select articles covering partnerships with policymakers, effective communication, and meaningful community engagement.

Other articles in this issue address opioid overdose mortality, housing status and health, political polarization during disease outbreaks, and more.

🔗: https://buff.ly/H3rK3vb

01/05/2026

On January 20, the Two Mississippi Museums will mark the National Day of Racial Healing with a panel discussion honoring the life and legacy of Rims and Judy Barber. The MPHA Social Work Section Award, "Judy Barber Social Worker of the Year" is named for this Mrs. Barber. We hope that you can join in.

On Tuesday, January 20, the Two Mississippi Museums will mark the National Day of Racial Healing with a panel discussion on faith and philanthropy, honoring activists Rims and Judy Barber. The program is presented in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Foundation for the Mid South. Admission to the museums is FREE thanks to our sponsor FedEx. Lunch will be provided.

The Two Mississippi Museums will host a reception at 4 p.m. for attendees to share share stories and reflections on the Barbers’ legacy.

12/29/2025

The Mississippi Center for Rural Health and Population Studies at the Mississippi State Department of Health is currently planning the 2027 Statewide Primary Care Needs Assessment as part of our primary care cooperative agreement with the Health Resources and Services Administration. This year's assessment will be used to identify communities with the greatest unmet health care needs, disparities in health outcomes, health workforce shortages, and barriers to health care access. Historically, this primary care needs assessment has been conducted every five years, with the most recent one completed in 2021.

As part of this process, MSDH is engaging key stakeholders to ensure diverse perspectives. Your input will be invaluable to ensure the assessment is comprehensive, relevant, and community-informed.

Please take a few minutes to fill out this quick survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3EKQVfCLhk2fwPv0x1A8eS9H0uUuFX5Gs9lTMs0Y62lUQ08zWlk0S1A1OUdFN05QMkpXOUdLNlpPUy4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawO_bzZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebMa4NdcPSMYAloaKsx8EAgIoY3FbkYfAUtyEJmd7SS1dM8RIHEyMiIf83FA_aem_7WRBV5ygiW6jH1xdUsVAtA

12/20/2025

12/17/2025

The American Public Health Association helped to update many resources for early career public health professionals. Check out the WE Public Health workbook on building a purpose-driven career, PHERN's updated toolkit with guides and other resources, and Voices of Public Health video series. The links are in the comments.

12/17/2025

The Build and Bridge Library is here! ✨ Explore tools, stories and strategies designed to help community-based organizations and partners work better together. Discover what’s possible when we bridge sectors and build stronger communities with American Public Health Association and Community Commons https://phern.communitycommons.org/build-and-bridge-library/