Mississippi Public Health Association

10/12/2026

Due to a cyberattack, many U.S.NEXT services are down, including the the MPHA website. Their staff members are working around the clock with FBI and Homeland Security teams to work through this event. Any personal information you have with MPHA is safe. Please see an e-blast we sent out for more information.

10/08/2026

☎️ Calling all public health retirees! 📣Join us for a preconference session just for you on 11/18! We will hear about updates from PERS as well as the Mississippi Public Retirees Association, public health updates from several key partner groups, updates from MPHA including Planned Giving introduction and advocacy efforts. Lunch will be provided as well as plenty of time for fellowship. Scan the QR codes to register or MPHA members can visit https://mpha2.wildapricot.org/event-6861850 and non-MPHA members can visit https://mpha2.wildapricot.org/event-6861862

10/08/2026

Certification in Public Health - CPH, by NBPHE now offers a certification in public health nursing. Click here to learn more: nbphe.org/cphn

Public health nursing requires a distinct body of knowledge and skills. Now there is a certification built to recognize that.

The new Certified in Public Health Nursing (CPHN) certification verifies the specialized knowledge and skills you bring to population-focused practice and community health.

Applications open October 1.

Learn more at nbphe.org/cphn
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09/29/2026

🎉 Don’t forget - abstracts for professional and student posters are due tomorrow (9/30) by 11:59 p.m.! Visithttps://www.mspha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MPHA-Call-for-Poster-Abstracts-2026.pdf for the guidelines! 🎉

09/25/2026

We loved being at the Mississippi State Department of Health MS Maternal and Infant Health Conference. It was a great day and of learning, networking, and connecting. Our Epi Section leader, Vernesia Wilson, and the staff who work with her did a great job!

09/23/2026

📣Our call for student and professional posters is open through 11:59 on 9/30. It’s time to turn in your poster abstract. We want to learn about your work!! Click this link for the whole packet:https://www.mspha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MPHA-Call-for-Poster-Abstracts-2026.pdf

09/02/2026

Out call for award nominations is open. Visit https://www.mspha.org/annual-conference for more info. And revisit our website often, we will continue to update the information.

09/02/2026

Our call for student and professional poster abstracts is open. Visit https://www.mspha.org/annual-conference/ for more info. And revisit our website often, we will continue to update the information.

09/02/2026

Conference registration is open. Visit https://www.mspha.org/annual-conference/ for more info. And revisit our website often, we will continue to update the information.

08/20/2026

Come visit our booth at the Mississippi Breastfeeding Coalition 2026 MILC Conference.