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As one of the largest affiliates of the American Public Health Association, IPHA is widely recognized as a leader in the field of public health advocacy, health education and promotion.

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IPHA 85th Annual Public Health Workforce Conference | 2026

Register for the IPHA 85th Annual Public Health Workforce Conference!

IPHA will host their 85th Annual Public Health Workforce Conference on September 1-3, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois.

Click here to register today!

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May 07, 2026

Help.Guide.Thrive (HGT HUB), a new Community Operations Care HUB in Illinois, has officially launched as a nonprofit organization founded by The HAP Foundation, Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA), and Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA). The HGT HUB will support networks of healthcare providers and community-based organizations (CBOs) by coordinating resources and services that address a broad range of health-related social needs.

May 04, 2026

The House and the Senate will both reconvene Tuesday, May 5, through Friday, May 8. May 8 is the next significant legislative deadline -- to pass opposite chamber legislation out of committee.

See the list of bills scheduled for committee hearings this week by clicking the button below. Links to submitting witness slips are included

April 20, 2026

Bills in Committee – Week of April 20 – 24, 2026
The House returns to session Tuesday, April 21, through Thursday, April 23. The Senate is off this week. Committee hearings have been scheduled for the bills listed below. Please consider filing a witness slip for these bills.

Upcoming Events

CPH Essentials - Understanding the Certified in Public Health Credential
May 14, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online

Check out this month's PHEd Talk!

Holding Space: Supporting Families After Pregnancy & Infant Loss
May 15, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Beyond the Checklist: Culturally Humble and Trauma-Informed ACEs Assessment for Vulnerable Mothers, Children, and Teens
May 19, 2026 | 9:00am - 10:00am
Online
Save Our SNAP: SNAP Changes Overview
May 22, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Hepatitis B 101 for Community Health Workers
May 29, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
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An IPHA membership is the best way to stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates involving Illinois public health, and provides many tools to help you network with other Illinois public health professionals.

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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.

IPHA is a member of a group of APHA's Region V state affiliates called the Great Lakes Public Health Coalition (GLPHC). This robust group of affiliates collaborates on regional public health policy issues, mutual support and shared learning.  States involved with the GLPHC include Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

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