Public Health Newswire

Woman holds sign saying, Public Health is Where You Are

NPHW

National Public Health Week begins Monday

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Mark Barna

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April 01, 2022

APHA’s weeklong celebration is community, national event

War in Ukraine, other parts of globe threatening health and lives

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Mark Barna

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March 31, 2022

APHA event examines stresses of war on public health services

Health Equity

On its 12th anniversary, Affordable Care Act celebrated for increasing health equity, reducing disparities

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Michal Ruprecht

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March 25, 2022

Federal report details health coverage gains

NPHW

Get ready to cross the Keep It Moving finish line

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Veronica Layos

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March 22, 2022

Nearly 240 million steps logged in APHA physical activity challenge

COVID-19 work cut into essential public health services

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Kim Krisberg

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March 14, 2022

Health education, promotion and outbreak investigations suffered during pandemic

Infectious Disease

Better guidance on respiratory devices needed for workers

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Michal Ruprecht

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March 10, 2022

NASEM committee calls for new frameworks to protect health

Webinar on fighting laws that limit public health authority

Coronavirus

Public health strategies, authority evolve during pandemic

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Aaron Warnick

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February 23, 2022

Providing transparency, listening to concerns can build trust in public health decisionmaking, town hall shows

People in line for COVID-19 testing in Virginia

Infectious Disease / Coronavirus

Omicron surge may be ending for some, worsening for others

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Mark Barna

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January 26, 2022

Peak in COVID-19 cases varies by region

Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation

Health Equity

Dallas program working to heal racial inequities

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Louise Dettman

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January 18, 2022

Over a dozen local groups in U.S. are addressing racism through narrative change

Food / Health Equity

Reimagining food access in Pittsburgh communities

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Louise Dettman

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December 01, 2021

Community vision, leadership encouraged through food equity program in city

Painted paper leaves with pro-climate comments

Climate Change / Environment / Health Equity

Climate change impacts almost entire global population

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Mark Barna

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November 12, 2021

International summit recognizes climate’s impact on human health

2021 Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting

Closing General Session: Working together to achieve health equity

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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October 27, 2021

“The goal of equity is not something to take lightly. It means we can change the world, the way we live, the way that we relate to each other."