About the ND Public Health Conference

The North Dakota Public Health Conference is hosted by the North Dakota Public Health Association and the North Dakota Environmental Health Association.  Conference planning is also conducted in partnership with ND Health and Human Services and Bismarck State College.  This annual conference is a way to engage participants on a variety of public health topics such as environmental health, infectious disease, immunizations, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, community health and public health leadership.  Attendees were encouraged to collaborate with other public health professionals and explore innovative programs and share insights that will shape the future of public health.  

Who Should Attend?

Public health is a team effort—and there’s a place for everyone at the table.

The 2027 North Dakota Public Health Conference is designed for professionals, partners, and community leaders who are passionate about improving the health and well-being of North Dakota communities. Whether you work directly in public health or contribute to healthier communities in another way, you’ll find opportunities to learn, connect, and share ideas.

The conference is ideal for:

• Public health professionals and local public health unit staff
• Environmental health professionals
• Healthcare providers and healthcare organizations
• Community health workers and outreach professionals
• Epidemiologists and infectious disease professionals
• Emergency preparedness and response professionals
• Health educators and prevention specialists
• Behavioral health and substance use professionals
• School and university health professionals
• Nonprofit and community-based organizations
• Tribal health professionals and community partners
• State and local government professionals
• Public health students and emerging professionals
• Researchers, educators, and academic partners
• Businesses, vendors, and organizations supporting public health

Come learn from your peers, discover new approaches, build connections, and bring ideas back to your community.

If you care about the health of North Dakota, this conference is for you!

Continuing Education

Continuing education credits are typically requested from the North Dakota Board of Nursing and the North Dakota Board of Social Workers.  If you are looking for additional types of continuing education, please reach out to a member of the conference planning team or email info@ndpha.org.  If you have questions about 2026 CEU certificates, please reach out to bsc.training@bismarckstate.edu.  

Planning Team

There are eight planning team members representing a variety of public health agencies including the North Dakota Public Health Association and the North Dakota Environmental Health Association.  In addition, the planning team consists of at least one leader for each track.  Here are our current planning team members: