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APHA @apha.org · 16h

APHA's Dr. Georges C. Benjamin joined the Raise the Line podcast for a conversation with host Lindsey Smith on curbing the spread of misinformation, the value of public health initiatives, and what the U.S. can learn from other countries. www.osmosis.org/podcast/a-ch...

Raise the Line Podcast
Osmosis & APHA
With a photo of Dr. Georges C. Benjamin

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APHA @apha.org · 17h

Rally partners include Accountability Journalism Institute, Brady, CAP, Committee to Protect Healthcare, Families USA, @publiccitizen.bsky.social, SAI and @standupforscience.bsky.social.

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APHA @apha.org · 17h

Join APHA & our partners on Nov. 5 @ 2:30-4 p.m. ET on the National Mall to Rally for the Public’s Health. Be inspired & energized by powerful stories, bold ideas & calls to action as we highlight urgent public health priorities. More info: www.APHA.org/Rally #SpeakForHealth

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APHA @apha.org · 1d

NEW EPISODE — Nicotine pouches are now the second most-used tobacco product among teens. What does that mean for their health? Find out as The Nation’s Health Podcast talks to Brian King of tobaccofreekids.bsky.social. Listen now: bit.ly/aphapodcast

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APHA @apha.org · 4d

Think you know what happened in public health news this week? Test your knowledge in the latest #newsquiz from The Nation's Health www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

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APHA @apha.org · 5d

Shutting down the federal government puts U.S. health at risk. APHA is urging policymakers to work together on a measure that funds public health and extend's ACA tax credits. Read our statement: www.apha.org/news-and-med...

We urge Congress to come together and pass legislation to reopen the federal government

With the government shutting down, we renew our call on Congress and the president to work in a bipartisan manner to pass a short-term continuing resolution that, at a minimum, fully funds all critical public health agencies and programs, holds the administration accountable for spending both FY 2025 and FY 2026 funds as directed by Congress and includes provisions to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits that are set to expire at the end of the year.

The direct and immediate health impacts of the impasse and shutdown include the work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and the Food and Drug Administration. Experts from these agencies will not be available to provide guidance to state and local health departments implementing many programs to protect the public’s health, including food and drug safety efforts, opioid overdose prevention and HIV prevention activities, among others. An ongoing shutdown would also put the employment, food, health and housing security of hundreds of thousands of federal employees in jeopardy as they work and hope to manage their bills and eventually return to their jobs and be paid. As the White House has announced it will likely move forward with another round of RIFs, we are concerned this could further reduce the workforce at key federal health agencies, including CDC. The plight of federal contractors is more perilous, as they will likely never receive back pay for lost work time.

We call on Congress and the administration to immediately begin negotiations to develop a bipartisan plan that fully funds federal public health programs, ensures that funding is spent as intended by Congress, and includes an extension of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits to protect consumers from dramatic increases in cost of health coverage and pre…

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APHA @apha.org · 7d

Clinicians: Think you can spot cCMV symptoms in newborns? See if you're right in this bonus round of The Nation's Health quiz, sponsored by AAP: bit.ly/ccmvquiz

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APHA @apha.org · 8d

Rooms are going fast for #APHA2025! Book your hotel before discounts end at 5 p.m. ET on Oct. 7: www.apha.org/events-and-m...

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APHA @apha.org · 11d

On #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay, APHA continues its work to advocate for policies & funding that support environmental health work & research. Check out our environmental health initiatives: www.apha.org/topics-and-i...

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APHA @apha.org · 11d

APHA's Center for Climate, Health & Equity represented public health at Climate Week NYC ☀️ We shared smart surfaces innovations in tracking extreme heat that led to over a dozen city & local policies being drafted nationwide. Learn more:
www.apha.org/topics-and-i...

Extreme Heat resource hub

Discover actionable steps you can take to address the challenges of extreme heat, from raising public awareness and strengthening healthcare system preparedness to advocating for heat-resilient commun...

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WHO @who.int · 14d

WHO statement on autism-related issues

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy

Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI

WHO statement on autism-related issues

Follow @WHO for the latest updates

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Rewire News Group @rewirenewsgroup.com · 14d

Experts say vaccines are crucial for pregnant people, too: “Women of reproductive age … certainly are at risk of COVID and, in my view, should be vaccinated,” @apha.org Executive Director Dr. Georges Benjamin said. buff.ly/qoKildT

COVID, MMRV Vaccine Guidelines Have Changed (Updated)

The CDC panel’s vote could restrict vaccine access for scores of people.

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APHA @apha.org · 16d

Show your thanks to environmental health professionals on Sept. 26 as part of World Environmental Health Day #CleanAirHealthyPeople

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APHA @apha.org · 18d

When people are sheltering together during a disaster, it's not a good idea to be unvaccinated. APHA's Benjamin weighs in what could happen if hurricanes and low vaccination rates collide in Florida: www.eenews.net/articles/how...

How hurricanes and falling vaccine rates could collide in Florida

Public health experts say diseases are more likely to tear through crowded storm shelters after the state canceled vaccine mandates.

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APHA @apha.org · 20d

You're making a difference on climate change and health. Why not get recognized for it? Apply for the Excellence in Climate Leadership Awards, sponsored by APHA's Center for Climate, Health and Equity. bit.ly/469w391 #ClimateChangesHealth

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AVAC @avac.org · 21d

We're now in hour 5 of 24 Hours to @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social! Join @researchamerica.bsky.social Mary Woolley, @apha.org Georges Benjamin, & SisterLove Dazon Dixon Diallo on YouTube discussing role & importance of HIV research advocacy. bit.ly/45Qftts #saveAIDSresearch saveaidsresearch.org

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Over the past four decades, HIV research has saved tens of millions of lives through discoveries in HIV treatment and prevention, with the US federal government playing a foundational role in that suc...

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APHA @apha.org · 21d

Awareness is growing of the role nutritious food plays in health. Get insights into the "food as medicine" movement in @usatoday.com's new supplement: usatodayspecial-va.newsmemory.com?special=Food...

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APHA @apha.org · 21d

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APHA @apha.org · 21d

DYK? When babies are born with cytomegalovirus, it can impact their health. Find out what condition is most common in this bonus round of The Nation's Health quiz, sponsored by AAP! bit.ly/ccmvquiz

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APHA @apha.org · 21d

Public health needs powerful storytellers. Apply for the Public Health Creator Fellowship by Sept. 30 and bring your story to #APHA2025! If you run a podcast, blog or stream, this opportunity is for you: burness.com/fellowship

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APHA @apha.org · 21d

From earthquakes and floods to disease outbreaks, it’s important to be prepared in case of an emergency. APHA’s Get Ready campaign has resources and tips you can use to help your friends, family & community stay safe & healthy. aphagetready.org #GetReadyDay

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APHA @apha.org · 26d

U.S. adults are experiencing this at historic levels — Do you know what it is? Take the latest #NewsQuiz from The Nation's Health: www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

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APHA @apha.org · 26d

New research shows proposed FY26 CDC budget cuts would weaken public health, eliminate 42,000 jobs nationwide and cost state & local economies $1.40 for every $1 the federal government would save. Read the report: bit.ly/4popp6C

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APHA @apha.org · 27d

We cannot accept a reality where gun violence — against our children, politicians or anyone else — occurs. We urgently need lawmakers to enact evidence-based solutions that will protect and save lives. (2/2)

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APHA @apha.org · 27d

Our hearts are with the families and communities devastated by today’s senseless shootings in Denver and Utah. Once again, lives have been shattered by something that could have been prevented. (1/2)

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