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Stronger Futures: Public Health Powered Locally

Thursday, January 8th, 2026
9:30am - 11:30am CT


Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group

1 Optum Circle

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Join Axios Live for a series of events exploring how American communities are shaping the future of public health. We’ll look at how policymakers, community leaders and health care innovators are improving health care access, and how they are using new data and technology to create healthier futures.

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State and local leaders are stepping up to lead a health transformation in their communities – investing in local policies and community-based solutions to improve overall public health, access and affordability. With shifting federal priorities posing new challenges, there’s growing momentum to address health disparities from the ground up. As part of this series, Axios will feature an exclusive first look into new data from America’s Health Rankings, which is produced by the United Health Foundation and provides a national state-by-state snapshot of how local action influences public health outcomes.


This event series is presented by UnitedHealth Group.


Join Axios Live for a series of events exploring how American communities are shaping the future of public health. We’ll look at how policymakers, community leaders and health care innovators are improving health care access, and how they are using new data and technology to create healthier futures.


9:30 am CT | Doors open for registration and coffee
10:30 am CT | Mainstage conversations
11:30 am CT | Event concludes; All guests are invited to a networking lunch hosted by UnitedHealth Group

Axios co-founder Mike Allen and Twin Cities reporter Torey Van Oot will host one-on-one conversations with:

The Honorable Brian Babin

Representative, Texas' 36th Congressional District
Chairman, House Science, Space, & Technology Committee

 

The Honorable Zoe Lofgren

Representative, California's 18th Congressional District
Ranking Member, House Science, Space, & Technology Committee

The Honorable Lisa Demuth

Speaker of the House, Minnesota House of Representatives

Representative, District 13A

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The Honorable Erin Murphy

Majority Leader, Minnesota State Senate

Senator, District 64

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Margaret-Mary Wilson, MD

Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealth Group
*View From the Top segment with Axios' Nicholas Johnston

EVP, Supply Chain and Contracting & Procurement, Shell
View From the Top segment moderated by Ryan Heath

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group

1 Optum Circle

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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