Public Health Committee

Mission: To optimize the health and wellness of Minnesotans and to address health equity issues and the social determinants of health.

Charge:

• Address issues related to public and population health (e.g., obesity, diet and exercise, maternal and child care, substance abuse, crime, lifestyle, preventive medicine, environmental and occupational health, etc.).
• Advocate the importance of a healthy population.
• Work to reduce disparities in health care and to increase equity in health care outcomes.
• Examine opportunities to strengthen relationships between medicine and public health.
• Monitor and address legislative and regulatory issues affecting public health, wellness, and safety.
• Communicate relevant issues to the Board of Trustees and MMA membership.
   

Committee members
Committee minutes