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National Public Health Week 2019 events share science, promote action
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Mark Barna
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June 11, 2019
Events ran the gamut from yoga sessions in Chicago to mindfulness training in Rhode Island to a vegan challenge in Florida
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Thousands lose coverage from Medicaid work requirements
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Kim Krisberg
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February 25, 2019
Work requirements for Medicaid can cause people to lose coverage and put their health at risk. Read more in this story from The Nation's Health.
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Information on environmental health services for kids can be hard for parents to find: APHA review
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Julia Haskins
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January 22, 2019
A new report from APHA, “Protecting the Health of Children: A National Snapshot of Environmental Health Services,” will soon be released.
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Public health rallies around call for health equity at APHA 2018
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Kim Krisberg
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January 07, 2019
Read the highlights from APHA’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Expo in this exclusive report from The Nation's Health.
The Nation's Health
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Julia Haskins
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September 17, 2018
A new report from The Nation's Health shows how students and current practitioners have been working to become certified in public health to remain up to date on developments in the field.
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Complete streets promoting health equity in communities
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Julia Haskins
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August 27, 2018
A “complete streets” approach ensures that mobility conditions are met for all.
The Nation's Health
New rankings showcase successes: Data can help improve health of US
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Lindsey Wahowiak
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June 05, 2018
Falls Church, Virginia, is only two square miles, but the tiny city has a huge designation: It has been named the healthiest community in the U.S. Find out why in this report from The Nation's Health.
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ACA essential health benefits come under threat
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Kim Krisberg
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May 16, 2018
Health plans are required to cover basic health services such as maternity care, mental health care, and vision and oral health care for kids under the Affordable Care Act. That requirement may be at risk, according to this report from The Nation's Health.
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Accreditation a boon for US public health departments
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Lindsey Wahowiak
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May 10, 2018
Nine health departments recently received accreditation, bringing the total number of health agencies meeting nationally recognized performance standards to 220. Read about it in this story from The Nation's Health.
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Biking, walking become more accessible in metro areas
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Lindsey Wahowiak
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March 07, 2018
Across the country, metropolitan areas large and small are taking steps to improve local walking and biking opportunities. New guides from APHA and partners are helping them improve their communities. Read our report from The Nation's Health.
The Nation's Health
'Housing first' model making inroads on homelessness
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Julia Haskins
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February 20, 2018
Providing housing for homeless people is not a cure-all, but a housing-first approach can lead to improved health outcomes. Read more in this report from The Nation's Health newspaper.
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Membership in APHA: A free perk for students at some schools
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Kim Krisberg
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February 14, 2018
A new school-sponsored student membership category launched last year by APHA is giving public health students access to the largest network of people studying and working in the field. Read more in this story from The Nation's Health.
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