Public Health Newswire

Environment

Connecting the environmental health workforce to the people it serves

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Louise Dettman

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August 13, 2021

New award to honor organizations with commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion

Researchers using data on deaths to improve health, save lives

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Aaron Warnick

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August 06, 2021

Special issue of AJPH shares insights

Health Equity

US health care ranks last among wealthy countries

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Jacqueline Yao

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August 04, 2021

Nearly 40% of Americans skip health care because of costs

US health disparities persist, worsen in some areas, report finds

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Kim Krisberg

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August 04, 2021

Gaps in food security, mental health widen

Coronavirus

CDC recommends return to masking indoors against COVID-19

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Jacqueline Yao

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July 27, 2021

Delta variant may be spread by vaccinated people

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek speaks at podium

Coronavirus

Misinformation harming US health, surgeon general says

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Jacqueline Yao

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July 19, 2021

Falsehoods threaten progress on COVID-19

Infectious Disease / Coronavirus

US COVID-19 deaths almost exclusively limited to unvaccinated

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Aaron Warnick

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July 15, 2021

Greater vaccine update urgently needed to save lives

Health Equity

US health insurance enrollment reaches record high

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Jacqueline Yao

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July 14, 2021

Special enrollment period open through Aug. 15

Environment

Following in Olmsted’s footsteps: Reimagining public places to foster health, well-being

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Louise Dettman

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July 13, 2021

Bicentennial anniversary of renowned landscape architect encourages action

Woman happy in front of computer after registering for Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting / 2021 Annual Meeting

Registration, housing now open for APHA’s 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo

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Michele Late

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July 08, 2021

APHA 2021 to be hosted Oct. 24-27 in Denver, online

Climate Change

Melting glaciers endangering lives in world’s mountain areas

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Mark Barna

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July 02, 2021

Climate change worsening flooding at high elevations

Child Health

More youth see health providers because of violence than expected

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Kim Krisberg

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July 01, 2021

Violence by peers a driver for child medical visits