Public Health Newswire

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

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Minoli Ediriweera

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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

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Mark Barna

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March 19, 2024

Four-part series launches March 26

Banning menthol tobacco products would reduce smoking, save lives

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Sophia Meador

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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

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Minoli Ediriweera

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March 06, 2024

But many were contractual employees working for a set time

People walk through ankle-deep water during heavy rains.

Climate Change

APHA summit addresses climate change, environmental justice

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Mary Stortstrom

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March 06, 2024

National, state leaders working to protect vulnerable populations

APHA condemns gun violence, calls for action

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Dr. Georges Benjamin

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February 15, 2024

‘We cannot wait any longer,’ executive director says in wake of mass shootings

US homelessness hits record levels

by

Sophia Meador

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February 15, 2024

Lack of affordable rental housing a driver

A health care worker stands outside leaning against wall with head down.

US health workers experiencing high levels of burnout

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Minoli Ediriweera

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February 14, 2024

Over 40% of health workers plan to look for new job following pandemic stresses, study says

Infectious Disease

Educating Americans can restore trust in science and vaccinations

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Dr. Georges Benjamin

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February 14, 2024

Measles cases increase as vaccine uptake slips

Worker sweeps water flooding into business

Climate Change

Q&A with Renee Salas: Lancet climate change brief recommends US urgent action

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Minoli Ediriweera

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January 23, 2024

Nation must rapidly phase out fossil fuel use, subsidies, report co-author says

2023 Annual Meeting / Climate Change

APHA honors outstanding leadership in climate, health and equity

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Mary Stortstrom

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November 28, 2023

Advocates engage youth, plant trees and educate on climate

2023 Annual Meeting

Closing Session: Calling for ways to modernize the U.S. public health system

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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November 16, 2023

New APHA president takes office and CDC director shares goals, before a panel outlines a vision for a transformed public health system.