Public Health Newswire

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All of Us Research Program / NPHW

All of Us Research Program expanding precision medicine for underrepresented groups

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Arianne Noorestani

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April 03, 2024

Join discussion of the program during APHA's National Public Health Week

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NPHW

NPHW: Uniting for health, connection and progress

by

Ursula Oguejiofor

on

April 01, 2024

Free APHA public health events run throughout week

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NPHW

National Public Health Week celebration kicks off Monday

by

Mark Barna

on

March 29, 2024

Free APHA public health events run April 1-7

EPA rule signals end to use of asbestos in US

by

Michele Late

on

March 20, 2024

The new ban is the first enacted under amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act

Half of states aren’t ready for disasters, report says

by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

March 19, 2024

Twenty-one states and D.C. ranked top tier

A provisional camp is set up in Kansas during the 1918-19 influenza pandemic

New PBS documentary examines US public health

by

Mark Barna

on

March 19, 2024

Four-part series launches March 26

Banning menthol tobacco products would reduce smoking, save lives

by

Sophia Meador

on

March 07, 2024

Most Americans support ending menthol flavoring

An epidemiologist carries a wastewater sample to be tested for COVID-19.

Workforce

Health department staffing increased in 2022, NACCHO report finds

by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

March 06, 2024

But many were contractual employees working for a set time

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Climate Change

APHA summit addresses climate change, environmental justice

by

Mary Stortstrom

on

March 06, 2024

National, state leaders working to protect vulnerable populations

APHA condemns gun violence, calls for action

by

Dr. Georges Benjamin

on

February 15, 2024

‘We cannot wait any longer,’ executive director says in wake of mass shootings

US homelessness hits record levels

by

Sophia Meador

on

February 15, 2024

Lack of affordable rental housing a driver

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US health workers experiencing high levels of burnout

by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

February 14, 2024

Over 40% of health workers plan to look for new job following pandemic stresses, study says