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Join public health leaders, policymakers and advocates at APHA’s 2025 Policy Action Institute, June 16-17. With 300+ professionals from government, nonprofits, and academia, this is your opportunity to expand your network, strengthen your advocacy skills and walk away with practical strategies you can implement immediately to help shape the future of public health.
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We champion equitable health and well-being for all. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science.

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150 years of service.

We are the only organization that combines a 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public's health.

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Investing in public health improves our quality of life, helps children thrive, reduces human suffering and saves money.

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Our members represent over 25,000 public health professionals who are committed to creating the healthiest nation in one generation.

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