Public Health Newswire

People hold signs supporting Americans with Disabilities Act

Voting access, wages, intersectionality among priorities for APHA's Disability Section

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Minoli Ediriweera

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August 03, 2023

On ADA anniversary, disability rights remain high on public health agenda

Person walks across Vermont street as rain falls

Growing disasters add to need for mental health services

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Mary Stortstrom

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July 20, 2023

APHA and partners show support for bill that would bolster community programs

Millions using suicide, crisis lifeline one year after 988 launch

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Mary Stortstrom

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July 20, 2023

Lifeline adds Spanish chat feature, LGBTQ+ resources

Man with fingers pinched between his eyes, looking depressed

Workforce

How employers can support mental health in the workplace

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Minoli Ediriweera

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July 19, 2023

National initiative calls on leaders to support staff mental health needs

Woman holding computer with futuristic background

Sponsored Post

Electronic case reporting can improve health data, empowering public health agencies

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Guest Author(s)

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July 19, 2023

eCR offers real-time exchange of electronic health data

Bug spray gets applied to a person's arm

Public health workers advised to be on the lookout for malaria this summer

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Minoli Ediriweera

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July 06, 2023

Five local cases of mosquito-borne disease reported in US

Three attendees of Policy Action Institute

What public health issues are on your advocacy agenda?

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Minoli Ediriweera

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July 06, 2023

Policy Action Institute participants inspired for action

Women doctors of various race and ethnicity

APHA: Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action “devastating” to diversity

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Mark Barna

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June 29, 2023

Court decision could harm public health workforce

Shavon Arline-Bradley speaks at the Political Action Institute on June 15

APHA Policy Action Institute charts post-pandemic path to US health

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Mark Barna

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June 16, 2023

Passion, communication, advocacy important for public health policy

Georges Benjamin. MD, testifies before Congress

Strengthening CDC will protect US public health, APHA tells Congress

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Michele Late

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June 07, 2023

Executive director testifies before House subcommittee

State of emergency declared for LGBTQ+ Americans

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Mark Barna

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June 06, 2023

Over 75 anti-LGBTQ laws enacted in US states this year

Public parks provide opportunities to improve public health

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Mark Barna

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May 25, 2023

Community connectiveness fostered in natural areas