About IPHA

Our Past
Our Mission
Our Future
Board of Directors
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Our Past

The Indiana Public Health Association was formed in 1946 to unify efforts for advancing public health in the state of Indiana. Starting with only 26 members, the Association grew to over 600 members within two years. An annual meeting was established, committees were formed and IPHA became an affiliate of the American Public Health Association. In 1997, through a grant from the Indiana State Department of Health, IPHA hired its first full-time staff person.

Today, IPHA continues on the foundation created over fifty years ago by bringing together health care providers, environmental health professionals, registrars and educators in partnership with Indiana communities to be a voice for the health of the public.

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Our Mission

To promote the health of the people of Indiana through:

Educational programs to improve public health practice;
Training and research to advance public health;
Promotion of interest in public health careers;
Public education about prevention of disease and promotion of wellness;
Advocacy for the health of the people through communication with government officials and community leaders.

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Our Future

At the beginning of the 21st Century, IPHA will continue growing as an effective and recognized voice for public health in Indiana. IPHA goals for the year 2000 and beyond are to:

Advocate for the best possible public health policy, practices and resources;
Participate in public dialogue about health issues and legislation;
Use media to increase awareness of public health;
Expand communication and collaboration with our many partners for public health;
Increase and diversify IPHA membership;
Achieve financial self-sufficiency.

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Advocating for the Health of the Public in Indiana