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An indigenous woman holds a toddler girl in her arms outdoors with green grass and trees surrounding them. Both are laughing

2024 Annual Meeting


Planetary health approach gaining foothold in public health
by

Mark Barna

on

October 31, 2024

Indigenous people are taking part in the work in U.S. and beyond.
Past APHA President Chris Chanyasulkit wears a black T-shirt that says "Vote Health" while standing at a lectern and holding a microphone and talking to the crowd.

2024 Annual Meeting


Project 2025 would compound existing public health challenges
by

Mary Stortstrom

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October 30, 2024

An APHA town hall outlined how the conservative blueprint would repeal climate change programs and LGBTQ+ protections.
At a protest a hand is holding up a sign that says There Is No Planet B.

2024 Annual Meeting


New York affiliate committed to climate change education and action
by

Sophia Meador

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October 29, 2024

Affiliate’s Climate Committee aims to engage youth in climate conversations.
Person in scrubs sits on floor, leaning against the wall while reading their smartphone

2024 Annual Meeting


How to battle the ‘pollution’ of misinformation and disinformation
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

October 28, 2024

Learning how to become trustworthy public health communicators includes becoming ambassadors for trustworthy news sources.
Meleny Thomas

2024 Annual Meeting


Panel discusses innovative environmental justice initiatives
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

October 28, 2024

Speakers spoke on the link between health and our environment and shared successful interventions.
College students listen in a classroom

Public Health


APHA announces 2024 Student Champions for Climate Justice award winners
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

October 22, 2024

Five student groups awarded grants in APHA program
Sen. Markey talks about heat resilience at congressional briefing

Public Health / Climate Change


APHA, others urge extreme heat solutions at congressional briefing
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

July 09, 2024

Better policies, “smart surfaces” can improve heat resistance, experts say
Farmworkers work in a field on a sunny day

Public Health


With summer heating up, learn ways to keep cool
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

July 05, 2024

Advocate for ways to reduce the heat island effect in urban centers
Two public health experts talk at Policy Action Institute 2023

Public Health


APHA Policy Action Institute to feature all-star public health lineup
by

Michele Late

on

June 12, 2024

Register now to watch and network live online June 17
A fast food worker prepares French fries

Climate Change / Public Health


Climate changes threatens well-being of American workforce, businesses
by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

May 23, 2024

Decreased production and higher health care costs for businesses are projected outcomes