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Read our coverage of APHA 2022
More than 10,000 participants expected
Health policy advocates at heart of public health progress
APHA's PHEHP Section marks 100 years
Essay collection examines public health history, lessons learned
'Public Health Then and Now' published

Teachers inspire students to take action on climate through APHA’s book club

Evelyn Maldonado

December 14, 2022

ECO Bookworms helps kids learn about climate change

America’s Health Rankings: Pandemic takes major toll on US health

Mark Barna

December 07, 2022

New Hampshire named healthiest state for 2022

APHA-led program working to build a more diverse health workforce

Kayla Yup

December 06, 2022

Applications now open for scholarships, fellowships

This International Volunteer Day, APHA is spotlighting you!

Michele Late

December 05, 2022

Workforce

High-five a hero for Public Health Thank You Day

Mark Barna

November 21, 2022

Show your appreciation with APHA’s graphics

2022 Annual Meeting

Closing Session: Upholding a code of ethics in public health

Mark Barna

November 10, 2022

Woman speaking at lectern and smiling at audience.

2022 Annual Meeting

Around the Annual Meeting on Wednesday

Melanie Padgett Powers

November 09, 2022

Photos from Wednesday's activities.

A farm worker carries a box of strawberries while walking through a field.

2022 Annual Meeting

Promoting rural health equity takes a community-centered approach

Mary Stortstrom

November 09, 2022

Public health professionals are identifying and addressing the specific needs in rural communities, including transportation access, teen pregnancy and COVID-19 pandemic disparities.

2022 Annual Meeting

Moving public health forward with better communication, community relations

Mark Barna

November 09, 2022

Despite many successes during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. public health made mistakes in messaging, relationship-building and sometimes in attitude that hindered care.

2022 Annual Meeting

Award ceremony honors excellence in public health leadership and innovation

Melanie Padgett Powers

November 09, 2022

APHA recognized several public health leaders during an annual awards ceremony Tuesday at the APHA 2022 Annual Meeting.

A woman therapist holds a clipboard while providing counseling to a woman.

2022 Annual Meeting

COVID-19 pandemic showed mental health disparities in vulnerable populations

Mary Stortstrom

November 09, 2022

While the general population struggled the pandemic’s daily disruptions and isolation, those already feeling the effects of social determinants of health, felt greater impacts.