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APHA News Releases

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Joint statement in support of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all workers in health and long-term care

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JUL 26 2021

APHA, other major health and medical groups "stand with the growing number of experts and institutions that support the requirement for universal vaccination of health workers"

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APHA applauds passage of bill providing significant public health agency funding increases

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JUL 15 2021

House Appropriations Committee approves nearly $2.7 billion funding increase for CDC, other key public health investments

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Americans celebrate Juneteenth as observance becomes federal holiday

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JUN 17 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA applauds Supreme Court decision preserving the Affordable Care Act

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JUN 17 2021

APHA commends U.S. Supreme Court's decision to preserve the Affordable Care Act

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APHA rallies behind COVID-19 ‘National Vaccine Month of Action’

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JUN 07 2021

APHA participates in grassroots efforts to push vaccine outreach

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APHA: Celebrate Mother’s Day with hope and caution

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MAY 07 2021

Following CDC guidelines while showing appreciation for mom in person or virtually

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APHA: FDA’s decision to begin prohibiting menthol cigarettes will save lives

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APR 29 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA applauds key public health provisions in President Biden’s “American Families Plan” released today

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APR 28 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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On this Earth Day, let’s resolve to work together to improve environmental health

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APR 22 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA expresses relief and hope in response to justice delivered for George Floyd today

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APR 20 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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Now that half of U.S. adults have received a COVID shot, APHA urges hope, gratitude and caution

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APR 19 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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Newest APHA Press book offers a public health approach to the gun violence epidemic

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APR 15 2021

"Gun Violence Prevention: A Public Health Approach"

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Fatal shooting of Daunte Wright tragically underscores ongoing need to strengthen racial justice

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APR 13 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA says president’s proposed FY 2022 budget plan will bolster public health

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APR 09 2021

President Biden's fiscal year budget plan includes funding for the Department of Health and Human Services and more.

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Putting evidence into action: APHA to host Policy Action Institute beginning April 8

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APR 05 2021

Keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panel discussions on ways to advance stronger public health policy

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National Public Health Week kicks off Monday, will rally communities around ‘Building Bridges to Better Health’

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APR 01 2021

Virtual events guided by daily themes that celebrate and advocate for public health

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APHA applauds inclusion of key health policy recommendations in President Biden’s American Jobs Plan proposal

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MAR 31 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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National Academy of Medicine members urge Black Americans to get vaccinated

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MAR 30 2021

Joint statement with the National Academy of Medicine

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APHA announces Student Champions for Climate Justice award winners

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MAR 24 2021

FIve student groups to host virtual NPHW experiences

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APHA grieves horrific loss of life in Colorado supermarket shooting

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MAR 23 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA’s National Environmental Health Partnership Council announces environmental justice grantees

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MAR 19 2021

Recipients improve Hawaiian wetlands, train farmworkers on climate change, and build zero-waste coalitions

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APHA applauds Senate confirmation of Xavier Becerra as secretary of HHS

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MAR 19 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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This spring break, please stay vigilant against COVID-19

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MAR 18 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD