Public Health Newswire

Obesity reaching crisis levels in U.S., new report finds

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Minoli Ediriweera

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October 03, 2023

42% of adult population is obese, with highest rates among Black, Hispanic people

West Nile virus cases on the rise across US

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Minoli Ediriweera

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September 15, 2023

Neuroinvasive disease common among patients

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Modernizing essential public health infrastructure: A call to action

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Guest Author(s)

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September 15, 2023

Data-driven, resilient, future-ready infrastructure systems needed at public health agencies

Health officials call on Americans to step up and get their shots this fall

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Minoli Ediriweera

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September 15, 2023

Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines provide opportunity to prevent illness

Census bureau says 25.9 million people in U.S. had no health insurance in 2022

Health insurance coverage increases, income inequality falls

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Michele Late

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September 13, 2023

New reports from U.S. Census Bureau

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Serving the community better through public health data modernization

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Guest Author(s)

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August 31, 2023

Four data principles to improve usage of public health data

Attendees of the Policy Action Institute pose for the camera

Students, professionals applying lessons from APHA summer institute to public health

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Mark Barna

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August 31, 2023

Putting policy skills into practice

Public health worker give child a vaccination

Sustained funding needed to maintain, improve US public health

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Minoli Ediriweera

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August 30, 2023

Public health struggles after federal pandemic support ends

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With middle school back in session, time for a lesson on cyberbullying

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Guest Author(s)

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August 23, 2023

33% of preteens report daily online harassment

People hold signs supporting Americans with Disabilities Act

Voting access, wages, intersectionality among priorities for APHA's Disability Section

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Minoli Ediriweera

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August 03, 2023

On ADA anniversary, disability rights remain high on public health agenda

Person walks across Vermont street as rain falls

Growing disasters add to need for mental health services

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Mary Stortstrom

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July 20, 2023

APHA and partners show support for bill that would bolster community programs

Millions using suicide, crisis lifeline one year after 988 launch

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Mary Stortstrom

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July 20, 2023

Lifeline adds Spanish chat feature, LGBTQ+ resources