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Health workers are offering science-based advice to parents as federal guidance on vaccines erodes. Hear what they're saying on the latest episode of The Nation’s Health Podcast from APHA: vist.ly/4ivsh #VaccinesWork CC: @ameracadpeds.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Health workers are offering science-based advice to parents as federal guidance on vaccines erodes. Hear what they're saying on the latest episode of The Nation’s Health Podcast from APHA: vist.ly/4ivsh #VaccinesWork CC: @ameracadpeds.bsky.social
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ASPPH hosted a media briefing today, calling on Congress to use its oversight authority to reverse the Department of Education’s decision to exclude public health degrees from the “professional degree” category.
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtuJ...
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtuJ...
January 30, 2026 at 11:06 PM
ASPPH hosted a media briefing today, calling on Congress to use its oversight authority to reverse the Department of Education’s decision to exclude public health degrees from the “professional degree” category.
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtuJ...
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtuJ...
“Measles is a bad bug,” APHA CEO Georges C. Benjamin, MD, tells CNN. During a usual outbreak, “money would flow, resources would come in, there would be a big national educational campaign, and quite frankly, a large vaccination campaign across all areas of our country.”
February 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
“Measles is a bad bug,” APHA CEO Georges C. Benjamin, MD, tells CNN. During a usual outbreak, “money would flow, resources would come in, there would be a big national educational campaign, and quite frankly, a large vaccination campaign across all areas of our country.”
It is past time for Congress to ensure that federal immigration officers practice humane treatment of all people. Tell your members of Congress to speak up and hold ICE accountable. Send a message NOW: www.votervoice.net/PublicHealth...
January 27, 2026 at 10:48 PM
It is past time for Congress to ensure that federal immigration officers practice humane treatment of all people. Tell your members of Congress to speak up and hold ICE accountable. Send a message NOW: www.votervoice.net/PublicHealth...
Make your mark on public health! Submit an abstract now for #APHA2026 for your opportunity to present in San Antonio in November. Find out how at APHA.org/annualmeeting
January 26, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Make your mark on public health! Submit an abstract now for #APHA2026 for your opportunity to present in San Antonio in November. Find out how at APHA.org/annualmeeting
APHA mourns the loss of Dr. William H. Foege, a titan of public health whose life and work made people around the world healthier and safer. Dr. Foege consistently applied science, innovation and moral clarity to address the most pressing public health challenges of his time.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:25 PM
APHA mourns the loss of Dr. William H. Foege, a titan of public health whose life and work made people around the world healthier and safer. Dr. Foege consistently applied science, innovation and moral clarity to address the most pressing public health challenges of his time.
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“He has no idea what he’s talking about,” says Dr. Sean O’Leary, chair of AAP's infectious disease committee.
Rejecting decades of science, vaccine panel chair says polio and other shots should be optional, the New York Times reports: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/h...
Rejecting decades of science, vaccine panel chair says polio and other shots should be optional, the New York Times reports: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/h...
Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional
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January 23, 2026 at 7:57 PM
“He has no idea what he’s talking about,” says Dr. Sean O’Leary, chair of AAP's infectious disease committee.
Rejecting decades of science, vaccine panel chair says polio and other shots should be optional, the New York Times reports: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/h...
Rejecting decades of science, vaccine panel chair says polio and other shots should be optional, the New York Times reports: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/h...
Catch up on what you missed! This week’s #newsquiz from The Nation’s Health is also your quick public health news refresher: www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
January 22, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Catch up on what you missed! This week’s #newsquiz from The Nation’s Health is also your quick public health news refresher: www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
Register now for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention! Through in-person and virtual sessions, attendees will network and gain insights on organizing, climate justice, resilient health care, policy innovations and more. 🌎
Register today: vist.ly/4nmzc #OPOH26 #ClimateChangesHealth
Register today: vist.ly/4nmzc #OPOH26 #ClimateChangesHealth
January 21, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Register now for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention! Through in-person and virtual sessions, attendees will network and gain insights on organizing, climate justice, resilient health care, policy innovations and more. 🌎
Register today: vist.ly/4nmzc #OPOH26 #ClimateChangesHealth
Register today: vist.ly/4nmzc #OPOH26 #ClimateChangesHealth
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‘Shattered’: US scientists speak out about how Trump policies disrupted their careers
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
‘Shattered’: US scientists speak out about how Trump policies disrupted their careers
Researchers lay bare the human toll of lay-offs, funding cuts and attacks on science one year after the president’s return to the White House.
www.nature.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:09 PM
‘Shattered’: US scientists speak out about how Trump policies disrupted their careers
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
It's a rave! APHA Press' bestselling book, “Racism: Science and Tools for the Public Health Professional, 2nd edition,” has been named an outstanding academic title by ACRL. Save 15% now on your copy with code OAT2025 bit.ly/4qwwS3F
January 20, 2026 at 4:23 PM
It's a rave! APHA Press' bestselling book, “Racism: Science and Tools for the Public Health Professional, 2nd edition,” has been named an outstanding academic title by ACRL. Save 15% now on your copy with code OAT2025 bit.ly/4qwwS3F
Lawsuit from APHA and partners challenges administration’s new vaccine guidance for children wapo.st/4bHJsZ5
Lawsuit contests RFK Jr.’s new vaccine guidance for children
Several public health organizations accused the health secretary of packing a key advisory committee with vaccine skeptics, arguing its latest guidance should be voided.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Lawsuit from APHA and partners challenges administration’s new vaccine guidance for children wapo.st/4bHJsZ5
As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his courage to challenge the status quo, let’s honor his memory by continuing his nonviolent efforts to promote justice, equality and love to create a better future for all.
January 19, 2026 at 6:25 PM
As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his courage to challenge the status quo, let’s honor his memory by continuing his nonviolent efforts to promote justice, equality and love to create a better future for all.
Stay sharp, stay informed. Test yourself on the latest with the public health #newsquiz from The Nation’s Health: thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
January 15, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Stay sharp, stay informed. Test yourself on the latest with the public health #newsquiz from The Nation’s Health: thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
Slashing funding for public health work that helps people experiencing addiction, homelessness and mental illness is shameless. At a time when overdose deaths have only recently begun to decline and the mental health crisis remains acute, dismantling this safety net will cost lives.
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.
www.npr.org
January 14, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Slashing funding for public health work that helps people experiencing addiction, homelessness and mental illness is shameless. At a time when overdose deaths have only recently begun to decline and the mental health crisis remains acute, dismantling this safety net will cost lives.
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!)
Thank you for your work on this important legislation! Extending these credits will help millions of people afford health insurance and save lives. bit.ly/49ftEva 💯!
Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
January 9, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Thank you for your work on this important legislation! Extending these credits will help millions of people afford health insurance and save lives. bit.ly/49ftEva 💯!
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!
vist.ly/4kaij
#KeepItMovingChallenge #NPHW 👟
vist.ly/4kaij
#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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We don't mean to brag, but have you seen our glow-up?! ✨
Since relaunching our website in April, we’ve made tons of improvements & added new tools, resources & opportunities for engagement. Watch the new video tutorial on how to make the most of your experience visiting APHA.org. vist.ly/4iwxt
Since relaunching our website in April, we’ve made tons of improvements & added new tools, resources & opportunities for engagement. Watch the new video tutorial on how to make the most of your experience visiting APHA.org. vist.ly/4iwxt
Welcome to the APHA Website
Welcome to this walkthrough of the American Public Health Association’s updated website: your new hub for everything public health. Whether you’re a longtime...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We don't mean to brag, but have you seen our glow-up?! ✨
Since relaunching our website in April, we’ve made tons of improvements & added new tools, resources & opportunities for engagement. Watch the new video tutorial on how to make the most of your experience visiting APHA.org. vist.ly/4iwxt
Since relaunching our website in April, we’ve made tons of improvements & added new tools, resources & opportunities for engagement. Watch the new video tutorial on how to make the most of your experience visiting APHA.org. vist.ly/4iwxt
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