Every year MPHA hosts is annual lobby day, every spring its signature fundraising event, and every fall its Annual Conference and Meeting.

These three events offer a chance to come together in community (whether virtual or in person) to learn, celebrate, and build the movement for health equity. Individuals, corporations, schools and universities, medical institutions, public health professionals, decision makers and more are all welcome!

MPHA’s 2nd Annual Public Health Lobby Day  

When: May 2, 2024, from 10am to 1pm
Where: Massachusetts State House
How: Register by clicking here

We’re heading to the State House for our 2nd Annual Public Health Lobby Day. Last year we introduced our 2023-2024 policy priorities that promote equity through fundamental building blocks of good health: reliable public transportation, stable housing, nutritious food, clean air, safe drinking water, overdose prevention, and strong public health protections. This year, we will gather to get these items across the finish line during this legislative session. Watch for more details regarding the program, speakers, and meetings with legislators. 

2024 Spring Awards Breakfast

When: June 7, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Artists for Humanity, Boston
How: Reserve your tickets by clicking here

The MPHA Spring Awards Breakfast is the signature event of the year for the public health and health care community to come together, reconnect with colleagues and allies, celebrate our victories, and acknowledge the heroes making a difference for health equity in Massachusetts.  

We are so excited to announce this year’s awardees:

PAUL REVERE AWARD: Douglas M. Brooks, MSW, is a nationally recognized leader in addressing HIV/AIDS having served as Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy in the Obama Administration. Throughout his career, Brooks has fought for marginalized communities and against health inequities resulting from inequitable access to the social determinants of health.

LEMUEL SHATTUCK AWARD: Helena DaSilva Hughes is President and CEO of the Immigrant Assistance Center in New Bedford and a champion for equity for marginalized communities on issues including access to health care, housing, and more.

PUBLIC HEATH IN MEDICINE AWARD: Dr. Mark Keroack, President and CEO of Baystate Health, has been a trendsetter in addressing economic, social, and health equity for patients, employees, and community members through collaborations and innovative approaches to public health.

Tickets are on sale now!

If you’d like to learn about event sponsorship opportunities or how else you can support MPHA, please contact MPHA’s Development Manager, Ana Hidalgo at ahidalgo@mapublichealth.org or 857-302-7256.

Past Events

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