Indiana Public Health Association

01/26/2026

at the Statehouse, hosted by the Indiana Department of Health, is quickly approaching! Join us on Feb. 12 to show your support for public health in Indiana and hear from local leaders across the state as they share the impactful work happening in their communities. Don’t forget to wear your blue and gold 💙💛 Register here: https://bit.ly/4ptb2NB

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood? 🩸 January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the lifesaving impact of blood donors and encourage more people to roll up their sleeves. One donation can help save multiple lives, from trauma patients and people undergoing surgery to individuals receiving cancer treatment. If you’re eligible, consider scheduling a donation this month. A small act can make a powerful difference in our communities. Find a donation center near you: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?dt=all&zipSponsor=46205&driveType=all

Did you know that every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood? In recognition of National Blood Donor Month, our team at the Smith Level I Shock Trauma Center at Eskenazi Health encourages all to consider giving blood.

Blood donations are extremely important to our patients, especially those with life-threatening injuries. To find a blood drive near you, please visit https://ow.ly/viEB50XYaOL.

American Red Cross of Indiana

01/20/2026

🌠 We’re proud to share our 2025 Impact Report, highlighting how IPHA has supported public health professionals across Indiana through advocacy, workforce development, convenings, and statewide leadership. From hosting monthly virtual meetings to convening more than 150 professionals at our annual conference and elevating Indiana’s voice on the national stage, this report captures the collective impact made possible by our members, partners, and supporters. Take a moment to explore the stories, milestones, and momentum behind the work.https://inpha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FINAL-Indiana-Public-Health-Association-Annual-Report.pdf

01/16/2026

🎓 ATTENTION EMPLOYERS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS! Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences is hosting its Spring Career Fair, designed to connect students with employers offering opportunities in public health, healthcare, nonprofits, government agencies, and community-based work.

This is a great opportunity to recruit emerging talent and promote early-career pathways across health and community-focused fields. We would be grateful if you would consider sharing this opportunity with your networks and member organizations. Registration and event details can be found here:

01/15/2026

📢🗣️Today’s public hearing on the proposed Martindale–Brightwood data center is an important moment for community voice. Our concerns are grounded in:
🏙️ Misalignment with the DMD-certified neighborhood plan
💧 Infrastructure strain related to water and energy demand
❗Ongoing environmental justice implications in a historically black neighborhood
🏘️ A missed opportunity for development that prioritizes residents and walkability
🌱 Communities should not have to choose between investment and wellbeing. We support equitable community-informed developments.

01/14/2026

Be one of those 1% 💪

January is the perfect time to roll up your sleeve and make a life-saving difference.

Find a location near you:
- https://www.redcrossblood.org/
- https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/zip

01/14/2026

Protect our students!!! Indiana lawmakers are proposing to remove CPR and AED requirements at school events, which will decrease the chance of survival when students, grandparents or referees suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. Contact your lawmaker today and tell them to protect our students.

http://spr.ly/6185CxXUJ

01/14/2026

Register TODAY and share your story with your Indiana Lawmakers!

https://lung.quorum.us/campaign/TobFreeINAdvDay26/

01/14/2026

🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Join the APHA “Keep It Moving” Challenge! 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️
In 2026, let’s move more together. 💙

Be part of the APHA Keep It Moving Challenge and join our team, "HealthierTogether", to stay active, build connections, and support healthier communities.

Whether it’s walking, stretching, dancing, or rolling, every movement counts. Let’s motivate each other, stay accountable, and make movement a shared goal all year long.

👟 Join Team: HealthierTogether
📅 Challenge Year: 2026
🤝 Move more. Connect more. Be healthier together.

https://www.hekahealth.com/apha26

01/14/2026

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. Learn more about prevention from the Indiana Department of Health: https://www.in.gov/health/gnbs/gnbs-programs/birth-defect-and-nbs-condition-info/birth-defects/

Did you know January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month? Learn about prevention and how birth defects impact people at all stages of life -- from the CDC: cdc.gov/birth-defects/about

01/09/2026

🏛️📣 The 2026 Indiana General Assembly is underway! IPHA is once again hosting biweekly Legislative Update meetings to track key developments impacting public health, share analysis, and align on advocacy opportunities. What to expect:
📝 Timely updates on bills affecting public health
💬 Space to ask questions and discuss implications
🤝 Opportunities to identify collective advocacy actions throughout the session
✅ Register to receive calendar invites, meeting materials, and ongoing updates all session long: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/emzQFHmtQsOvtMvXoxrarA
🗓️ First meeting: Mon., Jan. 12
⏰ 9:00–9:45 AM ET