Public Health Newswire

People in line for COVID-19 testing in Virginia

Infectious Disease / Coronavirus

Omicron surge may be ending for some, worsening for others

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Mark Barna

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January 26, 2022

Peak in COVID-19 cases varies by region

Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation

Health Equity

Dallas program working to heal racial inequities

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Louise Dettman

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January 18, 2022

Over a dozen local groups in U.S. are addressing racism through narrative change

Food / Health Equity

Reimagining food access in Pittsburgh communities

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Louise Dettman

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December 01, 2021

Community vision, leadership encouraged through food equity program in city

Painted paper leaves with pro-climate comments

Climate Change / Environment / Health Equity

Climate change impacts almost entire global population

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Mark Barna

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November 12, 2021

International summit recognizes climate’s impact on human health

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting

Closing General Session: Working together to achieve health equity

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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October 27, 2021

“The goal of equity is not something to take lightly. It means we can change the world, the way we live, the way that we relate to each other."

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting

Photos of the day from APHA

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Donya Currie

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October 27, 2021

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting

Tweets of the day from #APHA2021

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October 27, 2021

See you next year at #APHA2022!

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting

New tools from ATSDR

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Louise Dettman

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October 27, 2021

Resources for engaging communities after environmental contamination

masked health worker speaking with older man

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting

Social isolation a public health concern across all ages

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Mark Barna

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October 27, 2021

“It is a matter of life and death to have a social connection.”

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting

Drug deaths, suicide drive decrease in US life expectancy

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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October 27, 2021

More research needed to understand “what is it about America” that’s driving an increase in deaths

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting

Student filmmakers aim to educate, empower fellow teens

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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October 27, 2021

Films explore impact of pandemic on indigenous youth, advocacy and more

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting

Restoring Mother Nature for everyone

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Louise Dettman

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October 27, 2021

“There’s been a lack of attention to Black outdoor spaces.”