Person stands outside the Capitol holding sign saying "Disability Matters"


Advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities vital for health
by

Guest Author(s)

on

April 22, 2024

Legislation calls for improved services, higher caregiver pay
Desks in a classroom with no students


Schoolkids six times more likely to die from gunshot than in past
by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

April 19, 2024

Most shooters are young males with handguns
Keynote speaker Patti Gonia is shown in a screenshot from APHA's forum

NPHW


NPHW 2024 a success — thanks to you!
by

Lindsey Wahowiak

on

April 10, 2024

APHA events highlight intersectionality
People of different races and ethnicities lock hands

NPHW


NPHW: Uniting for health, connection and progress
by

Ursula Oguejiofor

on

April 01, 2024

Free APHA public health events run throughout week
People of different ages and diversities smile at camera

NPHW


National Public Health Week celebration kicks off Monday
by

Mark Barna

on

March 29, 2024

Free APHA public health events run April 1-7


EPA rule signals end to use of asbestos in US
by

Michele Late

on

March 20, 2024

The new ban is the first enacted under amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act


Half of states aren’t ready for disasters, report says
by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

March 19, 2024

Twenty-one states and D.C. ranked top tier
A provisional camp is set up in Kansas during the 1918-19 influenza pandemic


New PBS documentary examines US public health
by

Mark Barna

on

March 19, 2024

Four-part series launches March 26
cigarette butts


Banning menthol tobacco products would reduce smoking, save lives
by

Sophia Meador

on

March 07, 2024

Most Americans support ending menthol flavoring
An epidemiologist carries a wastewater sample to be tested for COVID-19.

Workforce


Health department staffing increased in 2022, NACCHO report finds
by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

March 06, 2024

But many were contractual employees working for a set time