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      2022 Annual Meeting


      Around the Annual Meeting on Wednesday
      by

      Melanie Padgett Powers

      on

      November 09, 2022

      Photos from Wednesday's activities.
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      2022 Annual Meeting


      Promoting rural health equity takes a community-centered approach
      by

      Mary Stortstrom

      on

      November 09, 2022

      Public health professionals are identifying and addressing the specific needs in rural communities, including transportation access, teen pregnancy and COVID-19 pandemic disparities.
      Daniel Dawes

      2022 Annual Meeting


      Moving public health forward with better communication, community relations
      by

      Mark Barna

      on

      November 09, 2022

      Despite many successes during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. public health made mistakes in messaging, relationship-building and sometimes in attitude that hindered care.
      Mulugeta Gebregziabher

      2022 Annual Meeting


      Award ceremony honors excellence in public health leadership and innovation
      by

      Melanie Padgett Powers

      on

      November 09, 2022

      APHA recognized several public health leaders during an annual awards ceremony Tuesday at the APHA 2022 Annual Meeting.
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      2022 Annual Meeting


      COVID-19 pandemic showed mental health disparities in vulnerable populations
      by

      Mary Stortstrom

      on

      November 09, 2022

      While the general population struggled the pandemic’s daily disruptions and isolation, those already feeling the effects of social determinants of health, felt greater impacts.
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      2022 Annual Meeting


      Around the Annual Meeting on Tuesday
      by

      Melanie Padgett Powers

      on

      November 08, 2022

      Photos from Tuesday’s activities.
      "racism is a public health crisis" on black background, multicolored stripe with APHA logo

      2022 Annual Meeting


      How Boston is translating a declaration of racism into action
      by

      Kayla Yup

      on

      November 08, 2022

      Of the 256 declarations of racism as a public health crisis, Boston’s was one of the few declarations to specify an action plan.
      A woman wearing a mask and a winter coat sits outside checking air quality measures on her cellphone while smoke billows from a factory in the distance.

      2022 Annual Meeting


      Collaborative efforts can make a positive impact on environmental health
      by

      Mary Stortstrom

      on

      November 08, 2022

      Speakers came together on Tuesday to discuss ways in which partnerships can be useful in creating healthier environments in equitable ways.
      A white sign that states No Weapons Allowed Inside This Building with a photo of a handgun with a crossed-out circle around it.

      2022 Annual Meeting


      Gun violence risk is more nuanced that traditional tools show
      by

      Melanie Padgett Powers

      on

      November 08, 2022

      Community violence intervention programs need to be based on the ideas, lessons and experiences of the neighborhood residents, said activists and researchers Tuesday.
      Umair Shah and Catherine Troisi

      2022 Annual Meeting


      Applying lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
      by

      Mark Barna

      on

      November 08, 2022

      Panelists weighed in on what was learned during the pandemic and how best to apply lessons in the future.
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      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.

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