Meet the Minnesota Public Health Association
We are honored to have a new blog post from Merry Grande, Executive Director of the Minnesota Public Health Association. MPHA has been a boon for public health across the state through their commitment to engaging the community and public health workers.
Highlights from Clinic to Community: Connecting Providers to Food Justice in the Twin Cities
On October 15, ABH hosted an Evening with ABH exploring how local organizations are addressing food inequities and building healthier, more equitable food systems. With looming cuts to SNAP and other food assistance programs, it’s more important than ever for healthcare providers to understand how these changes will affect their patients and to speak up with elected officials about the real world consequences for health and wellbeing.
ABH at the MN Oral Health Coalition Conference
ABH was proud to take part in the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition’s annual conference on October 8. We had great conversations with dental professionals, public health advocates, and community partners about the connection between commercial tobacco use and oral health.
A Fall Day of Service at Open Farms
The ABH team spent a beautiful fall morning alongside volunteers at Open Farms, helping prepare the garden for its next growing season. Join us on October 15 at Evening with ABH to learn more about Open Farms and Open Arms.
Join Us: An Evening with ABH & Food Justice Leaders
You're invited! Join us for an Evening with ABH on October 15th and learn how local leaders are advancing food justice in the Twin Cities metro area.
Meet the 8th Cohort of ABH’s Public Health Advocacy Fellowship
Meet the 2025-2026 Public Health Advocacy Fellowship cohort of medical, dental, and nursing students and mentors!
ABH Guest Post: Epistles from a Public Health Metaphysician - Art and Public Health
The following is a reshared post from Dr. Ed Ehlinger’s Substack. Dr. Ehlinger is a long-time Fellowship mentor and the founding president of our previously named organization, Twin Cities Medical Society. His wisdom and advocacy in the public health space is a continuous source of hope and inspiration.
Rural Recovery Matters: Health Conversations That Make a Difference
Last week, Becky Timm, ABH's Executive Director joined with our project team including the Minnesota Rural Health Association and the U of MN Extension Service to present at the Minnesota Alliance of Rural Addiction Treatment Programs (MARATP) annual conference in Willmar, MN.
Reflections from the National Conference on Tobacco or Health in Chicago
Last week, we traveled to Chicago to attend the National Conference on Tobacco or Health. The experience was both energizing and grounding, offering us a chance to step back from our day-to-day work and connect with the bigger picture of tobacco prevention efforts nationwide.
Introducing the ABH Tobacco Cessation Panel
We’re proud to announce the launch of the Tobacco Cessation Panel—a new partnership between ABH and the Minnesota Department of Health’s Commercial Tobacco Prevention Team.
Reflections on Goff Public’s Communications Cohort
Lucy Faerber participated in Goff Public’s pro bono communications cohort for Minnesota nonprofits. The experience offered practical tools, new connections, and thoughtful insight into how nonprofits can communicate more strategically.
Welcoming Dr. Carter Muench to the ABH | The Foundation Board of Directors
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Carter Muench to the ABH | The Foundation Board of Directors! Dr. Muench brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, leadership experience, and personal passion for health equity to our Board.
Celebrating Juneteenth with Do Good Roseville
ABH was proud to join Do Good Roseville’s annual Juneteenth celebration for the fourth year in a row! This vibrant community event offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with residents, celebrate Black freedom and resilience, and share valuable public health resources.
To Our ABH Community
There is no wrong or right way to feel in the aftermath of tragedy. There is no good or bad emotion– only feeling and being human. We hope you find the time and space to process and connect with others in your community. We hope you find a path to reclaim feeling safe.
ABH Guest Post: Dismantling Structural Inequities in Health Care Access
The following blog post is written by Naheed Murad, MD, MPH. She serves as Vice President of the ABH Board of Directors. Naheed is the Co-Founder & Treasurer of Zakat, Aid & Charity Assisting Humanity (ZACAH) and Co-Founder & Director of Clinical Operations of Rahma Heart Care.
Like a garden, democracy needs tending: Re-blog from Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate
ABH and our colleagues at Health Professional for a Healthy Climate recently tabled together at the 2025 Minnesota Rural Health conference to talk about the power of civic engagement on our health and communities.
Apply now for ABH’s 8th Public Health Advocacy Fellowship Cohort
Are you a Minnesota-based graduate student in health sciences who’s passionate about health equity and ready to make a difference? Apply for the ABH Fellowship by June 15th!
Restoring Hope In Democracy: Meet Healthy Democracy Healthy People
Meet HDHP, which began in 2020 as a coalition of eleven national public health organizations focused on strengthening civic and voter participation and promoting an inclusive, representative democracy. They propose an expanded approach to advancing health equity; one that’s based on the belief that we can’t address other determinants of health without creating a healthy democracy.
ABH Guest Post: Medical Students for Choice Board Op-Ed
An Op-Ed co-written by Medical Students for Choice Board Members Paige Hill, Wren Krahl, Hannah Maher, and Shreya Chanda