Public Health Newswire

2022 Annual Meeting

Award ceremony honors excellence in public health leadership and innovation

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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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

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Mary Stortstrom

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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.

A woman with braids and wearing a black masks moves her hands to make a point.

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Around the Annual Meeting on Tuesday

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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November 08, 2022

Photos from Tuesday’s activities.

2022 Annual Meeting

How Boston is translating a declaration of racism into action

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Kayla Yup

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November 08, 2022

Of the 256 declarations of racism as a public health crisis, Boston’s was one of the few declarations to specify an action plan.

A woman wearing a mask and a winter coat sits outside checking air quality measures on her cellphone while smoke billows from a factory in the distance.

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Collaborative efforts can make a positive impact on environmental health

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Mary Stortstrom

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November 08, 2022

Speakers came together on Tuesday to discuss ways in which partnerships can be useful in creating healthier environments in equitable ways.

A white sign that states No Weapons Allowed Inside This Building with a photo of a handgun with a crossed-out circle around it.

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Gun violence risk is more nuanced that traditional tools show

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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November 08, 2022

Community violence intervention programs need to be based on the ideas, lessons and experiences of the neighborhood residents, said activists and researchers Tuesday.

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Applying lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

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Mark Barna

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November 08, 2022

Panelists weighed in on what was learned during the pandemic and how best to apply lessons in the future.

Two children balancing while walking along a fallen log in a forest.

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Encouraging the next generation of climate leaders

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Mary Stortstrom

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November 08, 2022

Teaching about climate and health risks doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, especially when climate change is taught in a straightforward way that appeals to youth.