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Missouri Joint Public Health Conference (MOPHA)

September 23 - September 25
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The mission of the Missouri Public Health Association and this Missouri public health conference is to take the lead in the identification of public health needs and problems and to work collaboratively with others in initiating and supporting action for the improved health of all Missourians: “Leading the Way to a Healthier Missouri”.

It Starts Here: Investing in Public Health

The Missouri Public Health Association, Section for Public Health Nursing, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence and Missouri Institute for Community Health invite you to the Joint Public Health Conference. The conference will have approximately 300 in attendance with exhibitors and sponsors.

Missouri Joint Public Health Conference Tracks

  • COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION & CONTROL
  • EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
  • HEALTH EQUITY & SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
  • LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  • HEALTH EDUCATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
  • ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH

Applications to present are available online and must be received by May 30, 2025. Select the track most appropriate for your presentation on the application form.

Presentation topics must:

  • Address the conference theme, target audience, and challenge attendees to think creatively.
  • Have potential for relevance across the state.
  • Be clear, focused, well organized, and interactive.
  • Feature experienced speaker(s) with significant expertise.
  • Priority will be given to innovative ideas.

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Columbia, MO United States