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APHA News Releases

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New APHA Press book focuses on the laboratory’s role with communicable diseases

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MAY 30 2019

Laboratory practice book published as companion to CCDM

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APHA calls on Congress to ban asbestos

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MAY 08 2019

APHA testifies before Congress in support of a bill to protect the public from exposure to asbestos

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House Labor-HHS-Education FY 2020 funding bill invests in public health; shows promise for building healthier nation, says APHA

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APR 30 2019

APHA strongly supports funding increases for key public health agencies and programs outlined in the House Labor-HHS-Education fiscal year 2020 appropriations bill.

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APHA applauds Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019

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APR 16 2019

APHA applauds Reps. Pallone and Rep. Donna for introducing Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019

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APHA kicks off National Public Health Week 2019

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APR 01 2019

APHA and hundreds of partners across the country kicked off National Public Health Week, April 1-7, to celebrate and advocate for public health.

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New release from APHA Press examines oral health of 49 million Americans as a social justice issue

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MAR 26 2019

Oral health book presents a picture of need and a program of intervention

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President’s budget would hinder public health programs, says APHA

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MAR 11 2019

Proposed budget slashes public health funding, weakens U.S. ability to tackle public health challenges

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New APHA report finds gaps in children’s environmental health services

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MAR 06 2019

Study offers a snapshot of children's environmental health services

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APHA opposes Title X changes restricting access to basic reproductive and sexual health services

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FEB 25 2019

Changes to the rule will make it harder for low-income women to access cancer screenings, STI treatment and testing, contraception and more.

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APHA mourns the loss of William Carter Jenkins, public health leader and health disparities advocate

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FEB 19 2019

William Carter Jenkins was an extraordinary public health leader and a lifelong advocate for addressing racism and eliminating health disparities.

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Aetna foundation, APHA and the National Association of Counties Unveil Winners of National Health Challenge

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FEB 12 2019

Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge awards $1.5 million to local solutions addressing social determinants of health

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AJPH January 2019 Highlights

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JAN 24 2019

AJPH publishes research on police-related deaths, homicide in Mexico, tobacco use in young adults, 1970's heroin intervention and more.

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APHA supports National Day of Racial Healing

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JAN 22 2019

APHA recognizes the important work being done to heal the deeply rooted racial divisions that still exist in our country.

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Government shutdown puts the public's health at risk: Potential for harm increases as impasse continues

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JAN 10 2019

APHA states that funding the federal government through continuing resolutions is an inadequate answer to our country’s pressing public health needs.

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APHA Press announces new Certified in Public Health Exam Review Guide

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JAN 09 2019

Review guide helps professionals prepare for national certification