ADVOCATING FOR BETTER HEALTH IN MINNESOTA.

Creating real change beyond the clinic walls with initiatives that improve the health of our communities & support provider well-being.

Working conditions and on-the-job realities for healthcare providers are changing.

  • You help so many people, but feel limited in what you can do for them.

  • You experience the “brokenness” of the medical system daily, but feel like a small cog in a big wheel.

  • You are frustrated by the inequity of care you see in the healthcare system, but feel stuck with it.

  • You see firsthand the public health issues that need attention, but are unsure how to get involved.

  • You work long hours, but want an outlet for your passions.


You need the support of a community that understands the challenges of your work, supports your well-being, and provides opportunities to advocate for the issues that matter most to you beyond the clinic walls.

Advocates for Better Health
supports, equips, and connects all kinds of advocates to advance health equity in Minnesota. We are dedicated to creating a healthy, equitable, and thriving state by supporting public health initiatives informed by community and in collaboration with health professionals.
Here’s what we do.

Dr. Alex Feng

We advocate for change.

ABH improves public health by engaging providers in community-driven advocacy beyond the clinic walls.

ABH Fellowship

We empower students & professionals.

ABH’s Public Health Advocacy Fellowship
teaches advocacy for the real world, to
make real change.

We provide administrative support.

ABH is proud to offer project and administrative support to health equity focused organizations and public-health oriented projects.

Read our recent happenings on our blog.

Blog
2024 in Review: Celebrating what we’ve accomplished together!
2024 in Review: Celebrating what we’ve accomplished together!
Helping Make Hunger History with Second Harvest Heartland
Helping Make Hunger History with Second Harvest Heartland
Successful Interdisciplinary Commercial Tobacco Cessation Training
Successful Interdisciplinary Commercial Tobacco Cessation Training
ABH Guest Post: Hailey Frye + VOT-ER
ABH Guest Post: Hailey Frye + VOT-ER
Join Us: An Evening with ABH & Ricardo Levins Morales
Join Us: An Evening with ABH & Ricardo Levins Morales
Code Blue Event Recap
Code Blue Event Recap

  • Prasanna Vankina, Medical Student

    “The skills and connections built during ABH’s Public Health Advocacy Fellowship have opened up a world of opportunities and have served as a gentle but firm reminder that being a strong clinician and a sincere advocate are not mutually exclusive, and only further enhance each identity.”

  • Dr. Alex Feng, MD, MBA

    “Because of my work with ABH and the mentorship I’ve received, I am more confident, well-spoken, and articulate. Medicine is an exciting field, and ABH fosters and energizes any resident's desire to make a difference and become a valuable part of their community.”

  • Idalis Riley, Manager of Health Policy & Advocacy at NorthPoint Health & Wellness

    “ABH has become an indispensable part of our community engagement team, consistently helping us deliver high-quality, responsive initiatives. Participant evaluation responses indicate that our programming is hitting the mark!”

  • Zeke J. McKinney, MD, MHI, MPH, FACOEM | Past President, Advocates for Better Health

    “ABH has provided a venue where I can follow the passion and purpose that made me want to be a doctor in the first place. Together we’re creating real change, change that will improve the health of our patients and our communities.”

We make it easy to partner with us.

CONNECT WITH US.

Tell us about you and which public health issues you care about most.

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH.

Get involved in our public health initiatives, be a part of our fellowship, or find administrative support for your organization or project.

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BE AN ADVOCATE.

Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter to learn about advocacy opportunities or support us with a donation.

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