Michigan Public Health Association

What Michigan Public Health Association does

The Michigan Public Health Association (MPHA), founded in 1919 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, is a nonprofit professional membership association and the official state affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA). It serves an interdisciplinary community of public health professionals, students, educators, researchers, policymakers, and community partners across the state of Michigan, organized into six professional sections (Epidemiology, Public Health Nursing, Student Section, Health Education and Promotion, Oral Health, and Environmental Health). Its mission centers on strengthening public health professionals, engaging stakeholders, and influencing policy so every Michigan community can flourish.

MPHA's core offerings comprise a tiered membership program (Active $65, Retiree $20, Student $15, Supporting $250, Lifetime $1,000), the annual Meeting and Summit, the peer-reviewed Michigan Journal of Public Health (MJPH) hosted via Grand Valley State University's ScholarWorks repository, the Voices of Public Health newsletter, IMPACT publication, public policy and advocacy resources, and environmental health resources. Its technology footprint is minimal — a WordPress public website (mipha.org) and an ASP.NET member portal (members.mipha.org) — with no proprietary technology products or platform architecture.

Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues (subscription/recurring), event registration fees (members $40 vs. non-members $60 for the Summit), and event sponsorships from organizations such as the Michigan Association for Local Public Health (MALPH), Saginaw Valley State University, and the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. The organization is governed by its members and Board of Directors, with Dr. Marcia Mastracci Ditmyer serving as President. MPHA holds no subsidiaries, has no funding rounds, and is not owned by any private equity or venture capital entity.

Name

Michigan Public Health Association

Legal name

Michigan Public Health Association

Website

https://mipha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Michigan Public Health Association is a 1919-founded nonprofit professional membership association serving Michigan's public health professionals, students, and policymakers as the official state affiliate of the American Public Health Association, delivering membership, advocacy, the MJPH journal, and an annual summit.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Health Professional Association Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health & Health Equity/Social Determinants Units (HLAJAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Systems Strengthening & Primary Care Development (HLAJAKAJ), Community Resilience, Preparedness Training & Exercises (HLAJAGAL)

Keywords

• Public health association
• Professional membership organization
• Public health advocacy
• Health policy education
• Professional development resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from public health professionals, students, retirees, and supporting members. Categories include Active ($65), Retiree ($20), Student ($15), Supporting ($250), and Lifetime ($1000). Section fees additional.
2. Event Registration: Revenue from the Annual Meeting & Summit and other professional conferences. Non-members pay higher rates ($60 for summit) compared to members ($40).
3. Michigan Journal of Public Health: Peer-reviewed, open-access journal with no publication fees. Revenue generated through membership engagement and potentially institutional subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Michigan Public Health Association (MPHA) is a statewide professional membership association that serves public health professionals, students, and organizations across Michigan. The organization delivers its value through membership services, an Annual Meeting & Public Health Summit, the peer-reviewed Michigan Journal of Public Health, the Voices of Public Health newsletter, and advocacy initiatives such as IMPACT aimed at promoting health equity and public health policy in Michigan.

Product overview

MPHA operates as a professional membership organization offering a unified portfolio of public health membership services, events, and publications. The core offerings include MPHA Membership for professional development, the Annual Meeting and Summit for statewide collaboration, the peer-reviewed Michigan Journal of Public Health (MJPH) for research dissemination, the Voices of Public Health Newsletter for ongoing communication, IMPACT publication, specialized Sections for different public health disciplines (Epidemiology, Public Health Nursing, Student Section, Health Education and Promotion, and Oral Health), and Public Policy/Advocacy Resources for legislative engagement. These offerings work together to advance public health professionals, engage stakeholders, and influence policy throughout Michigan.

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Products and services

• Individual Professional Membership Annual membership for public health professionals and students in Michigan that provides access to networking, continuing education, advocacy updates, and member-only resources.
• Organizational Membership Institutional membership tier for public health organizations and agencies, supporting workforce development and access to association programming.
• Annual Meeting & Public Health Summit Annual statewide conference offering keynote sessions, workshops, and networking for Michigan public health practitioners, students, and partners.
• Michigan Journal of Public Health Peer-reviewed scholarly publication featuring public health research, practice briefs, and policy commentary relevant to Michigan practitioners and academics.
• Voices of Public Health Newsletter Member communication providing public health news, policy updates, advocacy alerts, and association announcements.
• IMPACT Advocacy Initiative Advocacy and policy engagement initiative that mobilizes Michigan public health professionals around legislative and community health priorities.
• Continuing Education & Professional Development Workshops, webinars, and training offerings that support credentialing, skill-building, and career advancement for public health professionals in Michigan.
• Awards & Recognition Programs Annual awards recognizing outstanding contributions to public health practice, research, and advocacy in Michigan.

Quantifiable outcome

• First in-person MPHA Summit since 2019 held June 25, 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• American Public Health Association (APHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPHA is the official state affiliate for the American Public Health Association. This affiliation provides members with national recognition, access to APHA resources, conferences (including the Annual Conference and Expo), policy action alerts, and opportunities to participate in national public health initiatives. APHA establishes National Public Health Week, which MPHA celebrates annually.
• Michigan Association for Local Public Health (MALPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMALPH is a private non-profit that represents Michigan's 45 city, county, and district health departments before state and federal legislative and executive branches of government. Platinum sponsor of MPHA's 2026 Annual Meeting & Summit. Collaborates on public health initiatives and policy advocacy.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDHHS is a key government partner for public health in Michigan. MPHA maintains an informational website containing news of state-level legislation and executive orders. MDHHS provides updates on public health priorities, disease surveillance, and policy initiatives. MPHA is forming a coalition to bridge healthcare and public health with input from the State.
• Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of MPHA's 2026 Annual Meeting & Summit. SVSU contributes to strengthening the health workforce pipeline through collaboration with community colleges and healthcare partners, creating pathways into oral health and related professions.
• Ingham County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIngham County Health Department provides executive leadership and medical oversight to public health programs. Dr. Nike Shoyinka serves as Chief Medical Health Officer. Awards grants and mini-grants addressing social determinants of health and strengthening Michigan's public health infrastructure.
• Epilepsy Foundation of MichiganmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of MPHA's 2026 Annual Meeting & Summit.
• Michigan Health Improvement Alliance (MiHIA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of MPHA's 2026 Annual Meeting & Summit.
• Michigan State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted the Michigan Vaccine Project, funded by MDHHS and CDC. Released measles-related articles helping consumers find vaccination locations. Located near the state capitol, contributing to academic advocacy for public health.
• University of MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with the State of Michigan to create a technical assistance hub for firearm safety laws. Dr. Anand K. Parekh serves as Chief Health Policy Officer at U-M School of Public Health. Contributes research and expertise to public health policy discussions.
• Grand Valley State UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts the Michigan Journal of Public Health (MJPH) publication through ScholarWorks institutional repository.
• Great Lakes Public Health CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaboration of public health organizations in the Great Lakes area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): Represents local health departments nationally and provides advocacy, training, and convening services that overlap with MPHA's mission. While focused on local government entities rather than individuals, NACCHO competes for the same professional audience and policy-influence space.
• American Public Health Association (APHA): The national public health professional association of which MPHA is the Michigan state affiliate. APHA offers overlapping membership, advocacy, journal (AJPH), and Annual Conference services at the national level, making it the closest umbrella peer and the natural substitute for state-level engagement.
• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO): National organization representing state-level public health agencies. ASTHO engages directly with MDHHS and other state health officials that MPHA partners with, and offers overlapping policy advocacy and convening functions at the state-government level.

Regional players

• Great Lakes Public Health Coalition: A regional collaboration of public health organizations across the Great Lakes states. Listed as one of MPHA's strategic partners, this coalition operates in a similar multi-state public health advocacy space and offers comparable networking and policy functions across the region.
• Michigan Association for Local Public Health (MALPH): A Michigan-based nonprofit representing the state's 45 city, county, and district health departments. While distinct (local-government-focused versus individual-professional-focused), MALPH is MPHA's closest in-state collaborator and platinum sponsor, and overlaps heavily in policy advocacy and event audiences.

Direct peers

• Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE): A national professional society for public health educators with a journal, annual conference, and tiered membership. SOPHE competes with MPHA for health-education professionals' dues and conference attendance, particularly through its Health Education and Promotion specialization.
• Illinois Public Health Association: A peer state-level public health professional membership association serving Illinois. Operates with the same core model: tiered membership dues, annual conferences, policy advocacy, and member sections, making it a direct structural and operational peer to MPHA.
• Indiana Public Health Association: A peer state-level public health professional association serving Indiana. Comparable in scale, mission, and revenue model (membership dues, events, advocacy) to MPHA, with similar sponsorship and academic-partnership patterns across a neighboring Midwestern state.
• American School Health Association: A national professional membership association serving school health professionals, with overlapping membership tiers, conferences, and a peer-reviewed journal. While focused on school health, it competes for the same health-education professional dues and advocacy engagement as MPHA.
• Wisconsin Public Health Association: A peer state-level public health membership association serving Wisconsin with a comparable model of tiered membership, advocacy, and an annual conference. Direct structural peer to MPHA in a neighboring Midwestern state with similar demographic and public health priorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MichiganPublicHealthAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-public-health-association

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