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APHA News Releases

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APHA sounds alarm over mental health in midst of COVID-19 pandemic

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MAY 11 2020

“Right now, everyone knows someone who is struggling with mental health, if they aren’t struggling themselves.”

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Safely showing your love for Mom this Mother’s Day

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MAY 07 2020

We can still show thankfulness and appreciation for all the moms in our life

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APHA salutes new public health graduates during time of crisis

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MAY 06 2020

These 2020 graduates have shown resilience and spirit, even as their lives and studies were interrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Nature can boost your mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

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APR 20 2020

APHA's president shares tips for connecting to the outdoors during widespread isolation

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21 Health and Medical Groups Speak Out Against EPA Finalizing a Rule that Could Undermine the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

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APR 16 2020

Rule "goes against scientific evidence and devalues and endangers the health of babies, children, pregnant women and many other vulnerable populations."

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APHA celebrates life and legacy of Bailus Walker

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APR 16 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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19 health and medical organizations strongly oppose EPA's move to keep weak limits on particle pollution

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APR 14 2020

Statement calls for "stronger limits on particulate matter air pollution to protect public health."

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APHA opposes Trump move to cut essential WHO funding

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APR 14 2020

Ending U.S. contributions to WHO will cripple the world's response to COVID-19

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American Public Health Association denounces decision not to reopen health insurance enrollment

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APR 02 2020

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

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APHA applauds passage of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act

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MAR 27 2020

Congress approves additional funding, protections

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On ACA’s 10th anniversary, COVID-19 outbreak shows critical importance of historic law

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MAR 23 2020

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

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APHA applauds House legislation to support families and workers impacted by COVID-19

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MAR 14 2020

House passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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APHA, 13 other health and medical groups strongly oppose EPA's expanded proposal to censor science

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MAR 06 2020

Agency would be required to ignore or undervalue important studies

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APHA applauds critical funding to fight COVID-19

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MAR 05 2020

Congress approves $8.3 billion to combat ongoing coronavirus outbreak

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Open, science-based communication key to mitigating harms of COVID-19

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FEB 28 2020

Effective outbreak response depends on science, trusted messengers

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APHA says president's FY 2021 budget plan would hinder public health

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FEB 10 2020

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

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APHA announces Student Champions for Climate Justice award winners

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FEB 06 2020

Students to lead campus events during National Public Health Week

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New FDA policy on flavored e-cigarettes fails to protect youth

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JAN 02 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD

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Latest court ruling continues ongoing threat to the Affordable Care Act

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DEC 19 2019

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD

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APHA welcomes key health funding increases in final FY 2020 spending bill

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DEC 17 2019

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

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New public health policy statements adopted at APHA 2019

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NOV 06 2019

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

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APHA denounces U.S. action to withdraw from Paris agreement

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NOV 04 2019

We honor these public health heroes

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New APHA Press book highlights the importance of physical activity in communities

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OCT 22 2019

Handbook brings health and physical activity to the forefront

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APHA mourns loss of Elijah Cummings

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OCT 18 2019

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