Public Health Newswire

A fire truck is parked in front of extreme flames in an area of dried-out brush

Public Health

Funding freeze, staffing cuts undermine wildfire prevention and response

by

Sophia Meador

on

March 05, 2025

Impacts could be costly over the long term

Turbines are shown on a prairie under cloudy skies

Public Health

Combatting disinformation on climate change important for health

by

Mary Stortstrom

on

March 04, 2025

APHA summit spotlights roots of false claims

Lab workers conduct research at the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Coastal Health Care System in North Carolina in 2020.

Public Health

Veterans Affairs cuts could setback research, patient care

by

Natalie McGill

on

March 04, 2025

Medical and health training at risk

Advocates for climate justice march in the streets

Public Health

Climate action at state and local levels can make a difference, experts say

by

Mary Stortstrom

on

March 03, 2025

APHA summit provides empowerment in a turbulent time

Cars and trucks speed by on a busy highway nearing a bridge

Public Health

Experts blast possible EPA move that would undermine work to regulate emissions

by

Sophia Meador

on

February 28, 2025

Science on greenhouse gas emissions is firm, experts say

Advocates march in Washington, D.C., to protest cuts to PEPFAR, or President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

Public Health

Progress on ending HIV endangered by Trump administration measures

by

Natalie McGill

on

February 25, 2025

USAID funding, workforce cuts endanger PEPFAR program

Two lab technicians examine antimicrobial resistance patterns in bacterial isolates that were part of a multistate outbreak.

CDC / Public Health

Q&A: CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service essential to managing deadly outbreaks

by

Sophia Meador

on

February 24, 2025

Former EIS officer talks about importance of service, CDC layoffs

People take to the streets to protest federal employees being fired by the Trump administration

Public Health

Firing of federal workers endangers public health

by

Natalie McGill

on

February 18, 2025

About 5,200 workers abruptly fired across HHS

Robert F. Kennedy testifies at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Public Health

Kennedy unqualified to serve as HHS secretary, hearings show

by

Sophia Meador

on

January 31, 2025

HHS nominee fails on science, knowledge

Man sits on sofa listening to his doctor

Public Health

Public health in the crosshairs of new administration

by

Natalie McGill

on

January 30, 2025

Fighting back against Trump attacks on public health

Guest Post / Public Health

To thrive, America needs strong leaders who value research

by

Guest Author(s)

on

January 08, 2025

Change in administration brings opportunities, APHA past presidents say

Susan Harris, founder of the New York State Public Health Association's Climate Committee, speaks at an APHA awards ceremony

2024 Annual Meeting

APHA awards ceremony recognizes exceptional work on climate and health

by

Mary Stortstrom

on

December 19, 2024

APHA Affiliates and individual members receive awards for innovative climate solutions