Benefits
MPHA members enjoy the following benefits:
MPHA advocates on issues of importance to you
MPHA adovcates for evidence-based public health policies at the local, state, and federal levels. Each week during the legislative session, MPHA members receive an update 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. In the 130th legislature, we influenced more than 100 pieces of legislation. You can find the report here.
Members receive a regular E-newsletter
Receive current legislative & policy updates on public health topics (including weekly Advocacy Updates during the legislative session), as well as regional, state and national news through the e-newsletter.
MPHA Annual Meeting discount for members only
Members enjoy discounted rates to many of our events, including our webinar series and 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 issue-based 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 (including opioids and marijuana)
- Obesity (including healthy eating, active living, and the built environment)
- Public Health Infrastructure (including funding, workforce development, and Health in All Policies)
- Health Equity (including social determinants of health and rural health)
- Climate Change
Networking opportunities
MPHA offers many networking opportunities where members can connect with other organizations and public health professionals in the state of Maine, a rewarding benefit on many levels. We hold regional meetings and online webinars as well as our annual fall conference. All are great places to share ideas, network and learn best practice information.
Job & internship opportunities
Access to public health-specific job and internship postings from organizations like MCD Public Health, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, USM Muskie School, MaineHealth, local hospitals, 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.
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.
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
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
|
| Alliance |
Fee – $3,000
|
| Advocate |
Fee – $1,200
|
| Partner |
Fee – $600
|
| Stakeholder |
Fee – $300
|
Organizational member employees, who receive a MPHA complimentary membership or a discounted membership through their organization, are eligible to receive all of the individual member benefits outlined above.