MPHA Benefits
MPHA members enjoy the following benefits:
MPHA advocates on issues of importance to you
MPHA advocates for evidence-based public health policies at the local, state, and federal levels. MPHA members receive regular updates on State House activities, including which bills MPHA is tracking, how to submit testimony, and other important policy information. We host members-only issue briefings and publish an end-of-session policy report. View all our policy reports.
Members receive a regular E-newsletter
All subscribers receive MPHA’s monthly newsletter; members receive more regular communication, including about current legislative & policy updates and action alerts, and members-only events and opportunities.
MPHA Annual Meeting discount for members only
Members enjoy discounted rates to many of our events, including our annual fall conference.
Members can post jobs and events for FREE on our website ($50 savings)
Post your organization’s events and job listings on our website (www.mainepublichealth.org) as many of Maine’s public health professionals count on us for access to important information.
Let your voice be heard
MPHA convenes 5 member sections, which are opportunities for members to become involved on working groups that are specific to a public health topic to engage in professional development and networking and assist MPHA with policy position development. MPHA offers the following public health sections available to members only:
- Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
- Health Promotion and Education
- Public Health Infrastructure
- Health Equity
- Climate Change
We also offer a Healthcare Systems and Climate Learning Collaborative and a Public Health Policy Ambassadors Program.
Networking opportunities
MPHA offers many networking opportunities where members can connect with other organizations and public health professionals across Maine. We hold regional meetings and online webinars as well as our annual fall conference.
Job & internship opportunities
Access to public health-specific job and internship postings from organizations like Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, MCD Global Health, University of Maine, University of New England, MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, local and statewide non-profits, etc.
Get feedback on public health projects
Organizational and individual members may request access to our membership to further public health projects and initiatives that align with MPHA’s mission and serve as a benefit to the public, MPHA members, and the field of public health. Learn more about this benefit here.
Discount offers just for members
Members receive discounts to partner events throughout the year.
Mentor Program
Learn more about our Mentor Program through the Mentor Program Handbook. The next call for Mentor Program applicants opens Fall 2023. If you have questions, please contact info@mainepublichealth.org
APHA benefits, too!
Access to APHA affiliate news, materials, information, campaigns, and legislative initiatives, as well as the opportunity to participate in APHA policy efforts.
Organizational Members receive the following benefits
Organizations may become members of MPHA at the following levels:
| Organizational Level | Organizational Member Benefits |
|---|---|
| Sustaining | Fee – $6,000
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| Alliance | Fee – $3,000
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| Advocate | Fee – $1,200
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| Partner | Fee – $600
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| Stakeholder | Fee – $300
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