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World Mental Health Day - October 10

October 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), a global mental health organization with members in more than 150 countries.

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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15!

September 16, 2024

September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual observance is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, diversity, and vibrant culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

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Call for Award Nominations

September 13, 2024

The call for awards is now open to all IPHA Members. Check out the award criteria and our new Health Equity Award!

CHW Certification Program Update

October 18, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Obesity Stigma and Health Inequities: Examining the Social and Psychological Consequences of Weight Bias in Healthcare and Beyond

October 25, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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IPHA 83rd Annual Meeting and Conference | 2024

Registration and the room block are open for the 2024 IPHA Annual Meeting and Conference. Join us November 19 and 20 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Hotel in Springfield.

The Illinois Public Health Association is an affiliated association of the American Public Health Association (APHA). We have collaborated with APHA to grow stronger as organizations, to share expertise, influence, and resources, and to advocate for common priorities at the local, state, and federal levels. APHA champions optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. With our broad-based memerber community and 150-year perspective, we influence federal policy to improve the public's health. Learn more at www.apha.org.

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