Public Health Newswire

Infectious Disease

Educating Americans can restore trust in science and vaccinations

by

Dr. Georges Benjamin

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February 14, 2024

Measles cases increase as vaccine uptake slips

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Climate Change

Q&A with Renee Salas: Lancet climate change brief recommends US urgent action

by

Minoli Ediriweera

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January 23, 2024

Nation must rapidly phase out fossil fuel use, subsidies, report co-author says

2023 Annual Meeting / Climate Change

APHA honors outstanding leadership in climate, health and equity

by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 28, 2023

Advocates engage youth, plant trees and educate on climate

2023 Annual Meeting

Closing Session: Calling for ways to modernize the U.S. public health system

by

Melanie Padgett Powers

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November 16, 2023

New APHA president takes office and CDC director shares goals, before a panel outlines a vision for a transformed public health system.

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2023 Annual Meeting

Around the Annual Meeting on Wednesday

by

Melanie Padgett Powers

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November 16, 2023

Photos from Wednesday’s activities.

Close-up of a Filipinx woman with a filtering face mask.

2023 Annual Meeting

College students face huge challenges, including food insecurity and suicide risk

by

Melanie Padgett Powers

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November 16, 2023

Nearly 40% of U.S. college students lack consistent access to food, known as “food insecurity.” And almost one-third of undergraduates were at risk for suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2023 Annual Meeting

‘MPH’ Trivia Night Photos

by

Melanie Padgett Powers

on

November 15, 2023

Photos from Tuesday's trivia night event, in which teams put their masters in pop(lic) health degrees to the test.

Women hold up abortion rights signs at a protest.

2023 Annual Meeting

Indiana University project assesses polling on abortion rights

by

Mark Barna

on

November 15, 2023

The analysis can lead to better communication, policy advocacy for abortion rights advocates.

A man and woman, probably around age 65, wear casual clothes and surgical masks as they walk down a neighborhood street.

2023 Annual Meeting

These medications can manage long COVID in adults and children

by

Melanie Padgett Powers

on

November 15, 2023

While many mysteries remain around long COVID, we are learning which medications and supplements may help manage long COVID symptoms in adults and children.

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2023 Annual Meeting

Pharmacists play important role in making contraceptives accessible

by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 15, 2023

There is an increasing interest by states to expand the authority of pharmacists to directly prescribe and dispense hormonal birth control.

A South Asian person sits in her wheelchair and presses a button to lower the height-adjustable shelves in an accessible kitchen.

2023 Annual Meeting

Individuals with disabilities faced unique challenges during pandemic

by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 15, 2023

While the COVID-19 pandemic had far-reaching effects on most of us, individuals with disabilities faced some unique challenges, from access to vaccinations to changes in mental health.

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2023 Annual Meeting

Around the Annual Meeting on Tuesday

by

Melanie Padgett Powers

on

November 15, 2023

Photos from Tuesday’s activities.