AUTHOR ARCHIVE

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

2022 Annual Meeting


Encouraging the next generation of climate leaders
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

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.
Two audience members take notes during a climate change session at the 2022 APHA Annual Meeting.

2022 Annual Meeting


We need to unite diverse partners to create equitable climate solutions
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 07, 2022

It will take multiple actors from across multiple sectors working together to mitigate climate risks — and do so equitably, speakers said.
A group of teenagers hanging out.

2022 Annual Meeting


Smoking cessation outreach to LGBTQ population needed
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 07, 2022

LGBTQ individuals face higher levels of stress than the general population, which may be why their smoking rates are higher.
Ayanna Pressley

2022 Annual Meeting


Reproductive justice rally encourages action
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 06, 2022

Public health professionals gathered outside APHA 2022 to raise their voices in solidarity to send a clear message that reproductive justice is a vital component of public health.
Headshots of Advisory Board Members

Health Equity / Climate Change


APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity Announces 2022-2023 Advisory Board Members
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

June 01, 2022

Members include representatives from APHA sections and partner organizations.