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APHA News Releases

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Annual Meeting session will explore COVID-19 and social injustice

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OCT 25 2020

Hear from Shankar Vendantam, Bryan Stevenson, APHA President Lisa Carlson

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APHA Annual Meeting and Expo Monday General Session: “Policy-Mediated Violence: A Threat to Health”

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OCT 25 2020

Exploring the role of policy formation and implementation

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Why is voting a public health issue and what can public health do to maximize voter turnout?

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OCT 25 2020

Organizing the vote for minimal health risk during the pandemic, how increased voter engagement results in passage of ballot measures and the election of candidates supporting better health outcomes and reduced inequities

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APHA Annual Meeting and Expo Opening General Session: “Science of Violent Behavior”

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OCT 24 2020

Hear from Shankar Vendantam, Bryan Stevenson, APHA President Lisa Carlson

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APHA denounces widespread loosening of alcohol regulations, calls for policy changes

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OCT 19 2020

“We need to strengthen science-based policies to prevent alcohol-related deaths and community harms."

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What you can do to vote safely

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OCT 15 2020

No civic task is more important than voting

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APHA denounces SCOTUS Census decision

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OCT 14 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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Public health organizations condemn herd immunity scheme for controlling spread of SARS-CoV-2

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OCT 14 2020

APHA and several public health organizations call out 'Great Barrington Declaration'

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APHA announces 2020 awards for excellence in public health

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OCT 07 2020

Awards will be presented during the virtual 2020 APHA Annual Meeting and Expo

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News of president and first lady testing positive for COVID-19 reminds us to remain vigilant

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OCT 02 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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Media Advisory: COVID-19, racism and violence prevention to take center stage at APHA 2020

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SEP 28 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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Don't be fooled: Executive order offers no real protections for those with preexisting conditions

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SEP 25 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA denounces order banning trainings that address racial and sex stereotyping

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SEP 25 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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Rethinking US policy and practices at 200,000 COVID-19 deaths

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SEP 19 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA mourns the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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SEP 18 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD

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Extreme weather, destruction reminders of urgent need for climate action

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SEP 18 2020

“Unfortunately, unpredictable, more severe weather patterns may become the new normal ."

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APHA urges inquiry into federal immigrant center medical practices

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SEP 17 2020

Statement from APHA regarding disturbing and alleged practices at ICE facility

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Cancer and health leaders call for action to reduce burden of cancer by addressing environmental risk factors

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SEP 17 2020

Statement from APHA and the Cancer Free Economy Network

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APHA urges inquiry into federal immigrant center medical practices

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SEP 17 2020

Statement from APHA regarding disturbing and alleged medical practices at ICE facility

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Make a plan today to get your flu shot

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SEP 16 2020

"It's more important than ever to get a flu shot."

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Hispanic Heritage Month underscores need to address health disparities

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SEP 15 2020

COVID-19 has taken a disproportionate toll on Hispanic communities

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Mask up this Labor Day weekend

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SEP 04 2020

APHA wants you to mask up this Labor Day.

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Celebrating public health workers on Labor Day

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SEP 03 2020

"Everyone working in public health deserves our respect, admiration and thanks."