AUTHOR ARCHIVE

Warehouse worker takes a break on a hot day inside a building

Public Health


New OSHA rule would protect workers from extreme heat
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Mary Stortstrom

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December 12, 2024

Comments on proposed rule now accepted through Jan. 14.
A wildfire near a suburb sends up plumes of smoke

Public Health


The Lancet report: Global temperatures continue to rise at catastrophic rates
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Mary Stortstrom

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December 06, 2024

Extreme weather causing food insecurity for tens of millions globally
Student works at desk looking up at teacher, whose hand is on the desk.

Public Health


New APHA resources encourage safe, healthy school environments
by

Mary Stortstrom

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November 14, 2024

Promising practices support healthy learning
A white baby lays on a table while a woman holds its hands and a person in scrubs and wearing blue latex gloves gives a shot in the baby's thigh.

2024 Annual Meeting


GIS mapping can be used to track social determinants of health, child well-being
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Mary Stortstrom

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October 31, 2024

“Child care and public health have similar goals, like child development, nutrition and preventive measures like vaccinations. We need to work together toward these goals.”
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
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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.
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
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Mary Stortstrom

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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
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Mary Stortstrom

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October 28, 2024

Speakers spoke on the link between health and our environment and shared successful interventions.
William Wieczorek and Martha Waller

2024 Annual Meeting


Book signing event connects authors and readers
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Mary Stortstrom

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October 27, 2024

Annual Meeting attendees lined up to meet their favorite public health authors and editors at the APHA Press book signing event.
Casper Voyles

2024 Annual Meeting


Speakers underscore ethics at National Student Meeting
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Mary Stortstrom

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October 26, 2024

A panel of three public health professionals shared how their work relates to ethics.
College students listen in a classroom

Public Health


APHA announces 2024 Student Champions for Climate Justice award winners
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Mary Stortstrom

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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
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Mary Stortstrom

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July 09, 2024

Better policies, “smart surfaces” can improve heat resistance, experts say