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Four health and medical groups support EPA's proposed mercury and air toxics rule

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JAN 31 2022

Statement from APHA, American Lung Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and Physicians for Social Responsibility

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February 2022 highlights from the American Journal of Public Health

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JAN 27 2022

Research on stalled progress on reducing sodium intake, lack of opioid addiction treatment, and more

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APHA criticizes Supreme Court ruling’s “disturbing impact” in fight against COVID

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JAN 13 2022

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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January 2022 highlights from the American Journal of Public Health

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DEC 29 2021

Research on COVID-19, disparities in chlamydia screening and water contamination, and more

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Public health made easy: APHA debuts ‘That’s Public Health’ web series

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DEC 21 2021

Short, easy-to-understand videos on a range of public health topics

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APHA backs White House plan to remove lead pipes in next 10 years

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DEC 20 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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“Community Drivers of Health” series highlights policy solutions to improve food, housing and transportation access for better health

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DEC 15 2021

detailed analysis of the economic and social conditions that influence health outcomes

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December 2021 highlights from the American Journal of Public Health

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DEC 10 2021

Research on home health workers' mental health, COVID-19 disparities, overdoses among the homeless, and more

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November 2021 highlights from the American Journal of Public Health

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NOV 19 2021

Research on pandemic drop in adult and childhood vaccinations, diets and cancer burden, and more

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APHA strongly supports House passage of the Build Back Better Act

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NOV 19 2021

APHA enthusiastically supports today’s House passage of the Build Back Better Act

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Leading health experts and professional organizations: Businesses should support OSHA's COVID vaccine mandate

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NOV 18 2021

"Business leaders should be focused on how tp protect their employees"

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APHA strongly supports COVID-19 worker protections

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NOV 04 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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Health and Medical Organizations Welcome EPA’s Decision to Reconsider Ozone Pollution Standards

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OCT 28 2021

APHA and supporting organizations welcome EPA decision on ozone pollution standards.

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APHA and Kaiser Permanente launch program to diversify public health leadership

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OCT 27 2021

Program will provide scholarships, help emerging leaders launch their public health careers

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October 2021 highlights from the American Journal of Public Health

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OCT 08 2021

Research on racial disparities in youth e-cigarette use, opoid overdose deaths among Black Americans, and more

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Public health leaders identify policies and practices that can advance health and racial equity

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OCT 06 2021

APHA, de Beaumont Foundation, National Collaborative for Health Equity working together on "Healing Through Policy"

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APHA announces 2021 awards for excellence in public health

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SEP 30 2021

Awards will be presented during the virtual 2021 APHA Annual Meeting and Expo

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Mississippi’s ban on abortions puts women and families at risk

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SEP 29 2021

APHA and others submit amicus brief to U.S. Supreme Court

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Overcoming health disparities, inequities requires renewed focus on policy, says APHA Press book

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SEP 23 2021

Revitalizing policy is key to addressing social, economic and health disparities in the U.S.

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As more states legalize cannabis, new APHA Press book offers public health perspective

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SEP 23 2021

Detailing the health impact of cannabis use

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APHA applauds president’s COVID-19 action plan

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SEP 10 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA dismayed over Texas abortion ban, court refusal to act

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SEP 01 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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Guiding public health in disaster management: New APHA Press book includes pandemic lessons learned

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AUG 31 2021

Focuses on public health preparation in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, other natural disasters

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September 2021 highlights from the American Journal of Public Health

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AUG 27 2021

Research on higher maternal death rate for Black women, mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and more