PUBLIC HEALTH

Firearm violence: A Public Health Crisis in America

Public Health


Public health supporters praise new call to action on gun violence
by

Sophia Meador

on

July 01, 2024

A landmark advisory from the U.S. surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf speak at Policy Action Institute 2023

Public Health


APHA’s Policy Action Institute offers roadmap to better health policy
by

Mark Barna

on

June 18, 2024

Public health professionals encouraged to be ‘champions of veracity’
Two public health experts talk at Policy Action Institute 2023

Public Health


APHA Policy Action Institute to feature all-star public health lineup
by

Michele Late

on

June 12, 2024

Register now to watch and network live online June 17
Marc Morial speaks at an event while wearing a shirt saying, "Reclaim Your Vote"

Public Health


Elections can change the course of public health, says Marc Morial
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

June 06, 2024

National Urban League leader to speak at APHA’s Policy Action Institute
A fast food worker prepares French fries

Climate Change / Public Health


Climate changes threatens well-being of American workforce, businesses
by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

May 23, 2024

Decreased production and higher health care costs for businesses are projected outcomes
A man who volunteers for Public Health AmeriCorps poses for the camera

Public Health


Public Health AmeriCorps training new generation of public health workers
by

Guest Author(s)

on

April 30, 2024

Program supporting thousands of community public health positions
Older women in wheelchair

Public Health


Many US physicians lack understanding, confidence about patients with disabilities
by

Lindsay Syms

on

June 11, 2021

Erroneous assumptions about people with disabilities may hinder their health care
Young girl gets vaccinated

Public Health


HPV vaccine hesitancy on the rise among parents
by

Kim Krisberg

on

May 18, 2021

Social media sites major contributor to vaccine hesitancy