American Public Health Association

• National Public Health Week 2009 to Focus on "Building the Foundation for a Healthy America" The theme for National Public Health Week (NPHW) 2009 aims to establish the critical role public health must play to improve our nation's health. Learn more about this year's NPHW campaign.
  American Public Health Association, December 2008
• New Webcasts Offer a Peek into the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting These online webcasts provide a great opportunity for anyone interested in public health to learn from experts and experience some of the great sessions that make up the APHA Annual Meeting.
  American Public Health Association, February 2008
• Muddy Waters: The Legacy of Katrina and Rita This book captures the oral history of public health workers who were in the Gulf during and immediately after hurricanes Katrina and Rita and is published by the American Public Health Association.
  American Public Health Association, January 2008
• Community Support Offers Latinos an Advantage Over Asthma Close-knit ethnic neighborhoods may allow foreign-born Latinos to breathe a little easier, according to a new study.
  American Public Health Association, April 2007
• Better Diabetes Awareness Doesn't Equal Better Habits for Some Blacks African-Americans who have family members with diabetes are more aware of the disease's risk factors -- but that awareness may not lead to a healthier lifestyle.
  American Public Health Association, April 2007
• New Prescription for Pandemic Flu Released Amid persistent concerns about a potential influenza pandemic, the American Public Health Association recently released a blueprint for strengthening the nation's pandemic preparedness.
  American Public Health Association, March 2007
• Strong Evidence Links Soft Drink Consumption to Obesity, Diabetes The case against swigging soda just got stronger. A large systematic review reveals clear associations between consumption of nondiet soft drinks and increased calorie intake and body weight.
  American Public Health Association, March 2007
• Public Health Leaders Adopt New Policies at APHA Annual Meeting More than 20 new policies addressing public health concerns ranging from banning trans fats to planning for pandemic influenza were adopted by APHA leaders at the 134th annual meeting.
  American Public Health Association, December 2006
• New Campaign Seeks to Help Americans Prepare Themselves for Flu Pandemic With the threat of a flu pandemic, the American Public Health Association is launching the Get Ready campaign to provide the public with easy-access materials to help prepare and protect themselves.
  American Public Health Association, December 2006
• New Blog Sparks Debate on Health Policy Issues Print and online journal Health Affairs has branched out into the blog world, where its editorial staff and outside experts will discuss topics ranging from biotechnology to access to health care.
  American Public Health Association, December 2006
• New Global System Designed to 'Take Pulse of the Planet' News about a dynamic emerging global environmental and economic initiative was reported last month at the 11th World Health Congress.
  American Public Health Association, September 2006
• Strategies for Cultural Competency in Indian Health Care Written from a Native perspective, this book focuses on the importance of cultural training for both Native and non-Native providers.
  American Public Health Association, August 2006
• Latest Trends in Public Health and Prevention to be Featured at APHA Annual Meeting (Nov. 4-8) This year's theme, "Public Health and Human Rights," will examine health and human rights from multiple perspectives, including social, natural and quantitative sciences.
  American Public Health Association, July 2006
• Cover the Uninsured Week 2006 Set for May 1-7 With nearly 46 million Americans uninsured, people across the country are mobilizing for Cover the Uninsured Week.
  American Public Health Association, April 2006
• National Public Health Week 2006 to Highlight Kids' Health Organizers around the country are beginning to plan activities around this year’s National Public Health Week observance, which will focus on children’s health and the built environment.
  American Public Health Association, January 2006
• National Public Health Week 2006 to Link Child Health, BuiltEnvironment Begin planning your National Public Health Week activitiestoday!
  American Public Health Association, January 2006
• Blue Ribbon Communities These communities have balanced economic development with a healthy built environment for children, and provide proven solutions that other communities can implement.
  American Public Health Association, January 2006
• Legislative Priorities: Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nation's Kids Get the facts -- then find out what can be done to motivate state and local policy makers to take action to ensure all children have the opportunity to grow up in a healthy community.
  American Public Health Association, January 2006
• Clear Air Designing communities that help kids breathe easier is vital to improving their long term health.
  American Public Health Association, January 2006
• Equal Opportunity The built environment can limit the access of children living in low-income areas, both urban and rural, to equal opportunities for growing up healthy. Get the facts.
  American Public Health Association, January 2006