Public Health Newswire

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek speaks at podium

Coronavirus

Misinformation harming US health, surgeon general says

by

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

by

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

by

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

by

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

by

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

by

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

by

Kim Krisberg

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July 01, 2021

Violence by peers a driver for child medical visits

Coronavirus / Workforce

COVID-19 pandemic taking toll on mental health of health workers

by

Lindsay Syms

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June 25, 2021

Health workers worldwide report anxiety, depression, PTSD

Hispanic man looking intensely at camera

Climate Change / Environment

Public health students take action for climate justice

by

Michele Late

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June 18, 2021

Raising awareness of climate change inequities

Public Health

APHA, public health supporters laud Supreme Court decision on ACA

by

Michele Late

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June 18, 2021

‘The ACA is here to stay’

CDC

Federal data helping paint clearer picture of US violent deaths

by

Mark Barna

on

June 15, 2021

Keeping people free from violence so they ‘can live to their full potential’

Public Health

Many US physicians lack understanding, confidence about patients with disabilities

by

Lindsay Syms

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June 11, 2021

Erroneous assumptions about people with disabilities may hinder their health care