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The American Public Health Association champions the health of all people and all communities. APHA champions the health of all people and all communities.
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We strengthen the public health profession. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science. We are the only organization that influences federal policy, has a 150-year perspective and brings together members from all fields of public health.

10/23/2026

Think you’re up-to-date on public health news?

Prove it: take this week’s quiz from The Nation’s Health: https://vist.ly/5pri8

10/22/2026

For just $150, take part in the Future of Public Health Symposium, a two-day forum happening at APHA 2026 in San Antonio, Texas, and walk away with insights, strategies and connections to help advance health equity and strengthen communities nationwide.

The symposium will bring together thought leaders, practitioners and advocates to examine the forces shaping the future of public health. Find it under “Precon Events” in the registration portal: https://vist.ly/5pkf4

10/22/2026

As data centers expand, public health professionals have an important role in protecting community health and advancing environmental justice.

Explore our new resource page, including Data Centers and Health: Recommendations for the Public Health Field, for strategies to partner with communities, strengthen research, advocate for protective policies and center community voices in data center decisions.

Visit: https://vist.ly/5pjfe.

10/21/2026

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10/21/2026

What does the growing use of artificial intelligence in public health mean for the future of the workforce?

In an episode of The Nation's Health Podcast, host Sophia Meador speaks with Onicio Leal-Neto, PhD, MSc, on how AI is being used in public health, what it means for jobs and what students, educators and practitioners need to know about the technology: https://vist.ly/5pe4v

10/20/2026

The public health event of the year is Nov. 1-4 in San Antonio. APHA 2026 Annual Meeting participants will see how public health, health care, community organizations and local government address complex challenges together.

Meet thousands of public health experts from across the U.S.: https://vist.ly/5p9jx

10/20/2026

The CDC is still lagging in hiring compared to other health agencies in the aftermath of DOGE cuts to the agency. The result is dozens of "zombie" programs that have been fully funded by American taxpayer dollars that do not have enough staff to do the work.

“The programs are running kind of as catch-as-catch-can,” said APHA CEO Georges Benjamin, MD. Learn more in ABC News: https://vist.ly/5p8q3

10/19/2026

EPA has proposed a new rule stating that the agency has no authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants, in direct opposition to the Clean Air Act.

Tell EPA not to abandon regulations that protect our health from dangerous air pollution and climate change today: https://vist.ly/5p4de

10/19/2026

Many Americans face barriers to voting, especially people of color and those who are disabled or low-income.

When we vote in solidarity with our most vulnerable neighbors, we stand up for our democracy and for communities that work for everyone.

Vote for health: https://vist.ly/5p3mn

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http://www.apha.org/

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