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Annual Meeting
Rooted in cultural humility, public health nurses tackle the social determinants
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
November 08, 2017
Public health knows achieving health equity means addressing the social determinants of health. But doing so requires creativity, persistence and humility.
Annual Meeting
It’s time to stop ignoring our crumbling housing code enforcement
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
November 07, 2017
Here are the facts: Almost 6 percent of homes in the U.S. are inadequate for living. These dangerous dwellings are almost always inhabited by people with low incomes.
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Health Reform
ACA Health Home program saves money, lowers inpatient care
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
November 06, 2017
How can public health do better at addressing both physical chronic health conditions and mental health issues in high-risk populations? The answer might lie in combining care for both.
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Climate Change
What a disaster: How women are disproportionately affected by catastrophes
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
November 06, 2017
This year’s meeting may be climate-focused, but advocates are showing attendees all the ways climate intersects with every aspect of public health.
Annual Meeting
Can’t stop the APHA dance!
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
November 06, 2017
As the last notes of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” rang out last night, public health advocates celebrated not only the dance itself, but a successful first full day of APHA’s 2017 Annual Meeting and Expo.
Annual Meeting
(Book) party time, excellent: Authors enjoy Expo event
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
November 05, 2017
On Sunday afternoon, authors and editors of four books from APHA Press got together for a book signing party.
Annual Meeting
Beyond the classroom: Student Assembly members take advantage of meeting opportunities
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
November 04, 2017
Professionals at all points in their career know that APHA’s 2017 Annual Meeting and Expo is the perfect place to get some networking done. You never know who you’ll meet. But perhaps no one is more excited about such opportunities as APHA’s Student Assembly members.
Annual Meeting /
The Nation's Health
The Nation's Health: APHA Annual Meeting engages participants on ensuring health for all
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
January 05, 2017
Nearly 12,000 health professionals attended APHA 2016 to share their best work, practices and goals.
Annual Meeting
For a LARC: It's no joke. — better training expands contraception access
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
November 02, 2016
Long-acting reversible contraceptives are the most effective methods to prevent pregnancy. But too many people who want LARC are unable to get it in a timely manner.
Annual Meeting
Let women choose: A humble request (backed up by science)
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
November 02, 2016
If you attended yesterday's Turnaway Study sessions, you probably walked away with the same conclusion the research did: Women should be allowed to make choices that are best for them.
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Climate Change
Little light in the storm: Climate change affects mental health
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
November 01, 2016
It’s well-established that climate change affects people’s physical health. But what about mental health?
Annual Meeting
Transgender health behind bars: How to improve care
by
Lindsey Wahowiak
on
October 31, 2016
In a Monday session on transgender health and health disparities, two presenters took a look at how to improve care for an even more marginalized group: transgender prisoners.
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