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The American Public Health Association works for optimal and equitable health & well-being for all. Join us at APHA.org
It's quiz time! Check out our first quiz of the year and find out what you know: www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
(Pssst, public health educators: Share the quiz with your students this semester to up their knowledge of current events in public health!)
(Pssst, public health educators: Share the quiz with your students this semester to up their knowledge of current events in public health!)
January 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
It's quiz time! Check out our first quiz of the year and find out what you know: www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
(Pssst, public health educators: Share the quiz with your students this semester to up their knowledge of current events in public health!)
(Pssst, public health educators: Share the quiz with your students this semester to up their knowledge of current events in public health!)
APHA has grave concerns about the new childhood vaccine schedule announced by Trump administration officials. The dramatic decrease in recommended vaccines coupled with fewer boosters leaves the American public, especially kids, more vulnerable to preventable illness & death: bit.ly/4qwAJwU
January 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
APHA has grave concerns about the new childhood vaccine schedule announced by Trump administration officials. The dramatic decrease in recommended vaccines coupled with fewer boosters leaves the American public, especially kids, more vulnerable to preventable illness & death: bit.ly/4qwAJwU
New year, new goals! Kick off 2026 by committing to move more! APHA’s Keep It Moving Challenge is officially underway. Use the app to track your progress & stay motivated all season long. Make this your most active year yet!
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#KeepItMovingChallenge #NPHW 👟
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#KeepItMovingChallenge #NPHW 👟
January 1, 2026 at 3:15 PM
New year, new goals! Kick off 2026 by committing to move more! APHA’s Keep It Moving Challenge is officially underway. Use the app to track your progress & stay motivated all season long. Make this your most active year yet!
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#KeepItMovingChallenge #NPHW 👟
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#KeepItMovingChallenge #NPHW 👟
Grocery costs are rising, and food assistance is failing. On this episode of The Nation's Health Podcast, hear how U.S. policies are creating a hunger gap that leaves too many plates empty: vist.ly/4jzr3
December 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Grocery costs are rising, and food assistance is failing. On this episode of The Nation's Health Podcast, hear how U.S. policies are creating a hunger gap that leaves too many plates empty: vist.ly/4jzr3
State and regional officials are forming health alliances to fill gaps in U.S. public health. The gaps formed due to federal agencies’ withdrawing from much of the public health landscape. vist.ly/4jeq5
December 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
State and regional officials are forming health alliances to fill gaps in U.S. public health. The gaps formed due to federal agencies’ withdrawing from much of the public health landscape. vist.ly/4jeq5
APHA's Executive Director, Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, MD, was named one of 54 Most Influential People Shaping Healthcare Policy by Washingtonian magazine. We appreciate Dr. Benjamin's commitment to advocating for policies to improve public health.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
APHA's Executive Director, Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, MD, was named one of 54 Most Influential People Shaping Healthcare Policy by Washingtonian magazine. We appreciate Dr. Benjamin's commitment to advocating for policies to improve public health.
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A third of the people who rely on SNAP are children. When benefits shrink, American children pay the price. The Nation's Health Podcast examines how policy decisions about food & nutrition shape their health and future. Listen now: vist.ly/4iw88
December 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A third of the people who rely on SNAP are children. When benefits shrink, American children pay the price. The Nation's Health Podcast examines how policy decisions about food & nutrition shape their health and future. Listen now: vist.ly/4iw88
Temperatures are falling, but energy costs keep rising. But, extremely cold conditions can aggravate underlying health concerns. If you're trying to reduce your heating bills this winter, you can still stay warm — and healthy. vist.ly/4ish2
December 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Temperatures are falling, but energy costs keep rising. But, extremely cold conditions can aggravate underlying health concerns. If you're trying to reduce your heating bills this winter, you can still stay warm — and healthy. vist.ly/4ish2
A recently released report endorsed by APHA and 11 other leading health organizations details the widespread health impacts caused by fossil fuel pollution. ⛽#ClimateChangesHealth
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December 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A recently released report endorsed by APHA and 11 other leading health organizations details the widespread health impacts caused by fossil fuel pollution. ⛽#ClimateChangesHealth
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Registration for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention is now open! Join us in Arlington or virtually this spring as we tackle the growing impact of climate change on health, which is the most urgent public health issue of our time.
🌎 Register here: vist.ly/4iqsw #ClimateChangesHealth
🌎 Register here: vist.ly/4iqsw #ClimateChangesHealth
December 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Registration for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention is now open! Join us in Arlington or virtually this spring as we tackle the growing impact of climate change on health, which is the most urgent public health issue of our time.
🌎 Register here: vist.ly/4iqsw #ClimateChangesHealth
🌎 Register here: vist.ly/4iqsw #ClimateChangesHealth
Quiz time! 📝 See how much you really know about this week in public health with the #newsquiz from The Nation’s Health: www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
December 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Quiz time! 📝 See how much you really know about this week in public health with the #newsquiz from The Nation’s Health: www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
Americans want to be able to afford health insurance. Congress must stop neglecting its duty and extend tax credits before they expire this month. We can't let 5 million people lose their coverage! Read our statement: www.apha.org/news-and-med...
December 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Americans want to be able to afford health insurance. Congress must stop neglecting its duty and extend tax credits before they expire this month. We can't let 5 million people lose their coverage! Read our statement: www.apha.org/news-and-med...
Ever feel overwhelmed when using social media to share your organization’s work? Not sure where to start? This new APHA tip sheet can help you get strategic with social media. shorturl.at/auAyv
December 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Ever feel overwhelmed when using social media to share your organization’s work? Not sure where to start? This new APHA tip sheet can help you get strategic with social media. shorturl.at/auAyv
Health departments & community organizations: Want to strengthen your partnerships? Apply now to become part of the Building Bridges Learning Community, which includes $10,000 and seven months of support. Don't delay! Deadline is Dec. 16: smr.to/p106667
December 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Health departments & community organizations: Want to strengthen your partnerships? Apply now to become part of the Building Bridges Learning Community, which includes $10,000 and seven months of support. Don't delay! Deadline is Dec. 16: smr.to/p106667
“These could have been my students. My family. My friends," says Sean Stielow. Hear from #CatherineBarberAward winners about their research to prevent violent deaths in The Nation’s Health Podcast: bit.ly/aphapodcast #NVDRS
December 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“These could have been my students. My family. My friends," says Sean Stielow. Hear from #CatherineBarberAward winners about their research to prevent violent deaths in The Nation’s Health Podcast: bit.ly/aphapodcast #NVDRS
The Trump administration's decision to roll back universal Hepatitis B vaccine schedule recommendations will leave children vulnerable to unnecessary exposure and preventable illness. Read APHA's statement: www.apha.org/news-and-med...
December 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The Trump administration's decision to roll back universal Hepatitis B vaccine schedule recommendations will leave children vulnerable to unnecessary exposure and preventable illness. Read APHA's statement: www.apha.org/news-and-med...
The science is clear: Immunizing all infants against hepatitis B saves lives. Eliminating one of the most significant public- health achievements in U.S. child health in recent decades would pose "unnecessary and preventable risk." Read our public comment: www.apha.org/news-and-med...
December 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The science is clear: Immunizing all infants against hepatitis B saves lives. Eliminating one of the most significant public- health achievements in U.S. child health in recent decades would pose "unnecessary and preventable risk." Read our public comment: www.apha.org/news-and-med...
This #GivingTuesday, support truth, equity and public health with APHA: www.apha.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This #GivingTuesday, support truth, equity and public health with APHA: www.apha.org/donate
Why are grocery bills soaring while support for food assistance is shrinking? Kyle Ross from @americanprogress.bsky.social breaks down the policy changes behind the growing U.S. hunger gap on The Nation's Health Podcast: bit.ly/aphapodcast
November 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Why are grocery bills soaring while support for food assistance is shrinking? Kyle Ross from @americanprogress.bsky.social breaks down the policy changes behind the growing U.S. hunger gap on The Nation's Health Podcast: bit.ly/aphapodcast
Violent deaths aren’t just numbers — they’re stories with lessons. Hear how CDC's #NVDRS is helping save lives by connecting the dots. A new episode of The Nation's Health Podcast is out now: bit.ly/aphapodcast
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Violent deaths aren’t just numbers — they’re stories with lessons. Hear how CDC's #NVDRS is helping save lives by connecting the dots. A new episode of The Nation's Health Podcast is out now: bit.ly/aphapodcast
We are all public health! Join us on Public Health Thank You Day today in expressing our collective gratitude & commitment to supporting the public health workforce and their tireless efforts to protect and improve health. #PublicHealthHeroes #PHTYD
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We are all public health! Join us on Public Health Thank You Day today in expressing our collective gratitude & commitment to supporting the public health workforce and their tireless efforts to protect and improve health. #PublicHealthHeroes #PHTYD
APHA and other leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups issued a joint statement on the alarming changes made to the CDC autism website. #SpeakForHealth
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November 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
APHA and other leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups issued a joint statement on the alarming changes made to the CDC autism website. #SpeakForHealth
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Health threats surge as scientists warn the world is edging toward irreversible climate damage, via The Nation's Health: www.apha.org/publications... #COP30
November 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Health threats surge as scientists warn the world is edging toward irreversible climate damage, via The Nation's Health: www.apha.org/publications... #COP30
Ready to get active in the new year? Join APHA’s #KeepItMovingChallenge. Walk, run, dance or do whatever moves you. Together, we can reach a billion steps. Sign up today! nphw.org/keep-it-moving
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Ready to get active in the new year? Join APHA’s #KeepItMovingChallenge. Walk, run, dance or do whatever moves you. Together, we can reach a billion steps. Sign up today! nphw.org/keep-it-moving