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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.
Championing optimal, equitable health and well-being for all.
Speaking out for public health issues and policies for over 150 years.
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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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For Our Health statement on the FY2026 White House Discretionary Budget Proposal
For Our Health, an initiative of the American Public Health Association, condemns the Trump Administration’s FY2026 discretionary budget request as a profound threat to the nation’s health.
Congress must reject The President’s dangerous FY 2026 budget request
The President’s FY 2026 Discretionary Budget Request, released today, continues the trend of actions that harm the health of communities across the nation, proposing devastating cuts to federal public health agencies including CDC, HRSA, NIH, SAMHSA, EPA and others.
Decimated public health systems, a depleted federal workforce and the deletion of safety nets that maintain the health security of America are all outcomes of President Trump’s first 100 days
However, in the first 100 days of Trump’s administration, we’ve witnessed the gutting of our public health systems, removal of data and spread of misinformation, making America less secure and healthy. Our nation is clearly being led down the wrong path, assuming we care about preventing injury, illness and disease and providing everyone with the opportunity to lead long and healthy lives. The American Public Health Association is deeply concerned about the direction our country is headed.
Massive Coalition of Unions, Non-Profit Groups, and Local Governments File Omnibus Challenge to Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government
A coalition that includes nationwide labor organizations, vital non-profit groups, and local cities and counties in California, Illinois, Maryland, Texas, and Washington all united today to challenge the Trump administration’s unlawful reorganization of the federal government underway without legislative authority. The coalition is represented by Democracy Forward, Altshuler Berzon LLP, Protect Democracy, Public Rights Project, and State Democracy Defenders Fund.
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