News Releases

"This is a missed opportunity to ensure care and save lives," said APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD.

Congress approves additional funding, protections

"Health insurance can mean the difference between life and death," said APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD.

Research on risk of child maltreatment, gonorrhea increase among low-income women, underserved communities and air pollution, and more

House passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Agency would be required to ignore or undervalue important studies

Congress approves $8.3 billion to combat ongoing coronavirus outbreak

Effective outbreak response depends on science, trusted messengers

New AJPH research on education levels and early death, paid sick leave, US syringe programs, and more

To protect the nation from diseases like COVID-19, the U.S. must invest in public health readiness

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

Students to lead campus events during National Public Health Week

Research highlights from the AJPH supplemental issue on mass incarceration

New AJPH research on decriminalizing marijuana, poor health among families of the incarcerated, hospital records and U.S. homeless population, and more

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD

New AJPH research on opioid use disorder, hurricane damage in Puerto Rico, infant mortality and more

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD

Proposal would strengthen key public health agencies with increases to HHS, CDC, HRSA and other programs

Read new AJPH research

Topics include maternal mental health, asbestos exposure, environmental justice, and more

We honor these public health heroes

Handbook brings health and physical activity to the forefront

APHA's Georges Benjamin's statement on Cummings' death

Read new AJPH research on reducing mass shootings, rural teens and unintended pregnancies, stress caused by U.S. immigration policies, and more.