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APHA News Releases

Members of the media may search APHA news releases and statements here. For more information, please call APHA Communications at 202-777-2509 or email us.

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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

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APHA mourns gun violence tragedy in Atlanta

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MAR 17 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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100 million vaccine doses administered a landmark moment in fight against COVID-19

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MAR 13 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA applauds past presidents’ effort to bolster public confidence in COVID-19 vaccines

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MAR 11 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA applauds passage of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 as a step toward healing and recovery

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MAR 10 2021

Legislation offers funding, expanded insurance access, tax credits for paid sick leave

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New APHA mapping tool tracks localities declaring racism a public health crisis

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MAR 04 2021

Declarations are a powerful first step toward advancing racial equity

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FDA’s authorization of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine opens wider path to normalcy for more Americans

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FEB 28 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD

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APHA to Congress: To achieve mass vaccinations, we must reinforce trust, combat inequities and shore up our public health system

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FEB 26 2021

APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD, testifies on need for combatting mistrust and supporting public health

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After 12 months and 500K deaths, we must work together to end the pandemic

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FEB 22 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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With healthcare.gov special enrollment now open, here’s what APHA wants you to know to get covered

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FEB 19 2021

Guidance and answers to top-of-mind questions on insurance coverage

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Dramatic drop in US life expectancy is grim hallmark of pandemic

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FEB 18 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD

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APHA establishes Alliance to coordinate and support COVID-19 response, strengthen public health

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FEB 18 2021

Serving as a model to respond to the pandemic, improve public health

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Leading health and medical groups challenge EPA over inadequate ozone pollution limits

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FEB 11 2021

Statement from APHA, American Lung Association, American Academy of Pediatrics

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Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from protecting your health

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FEB 10 2021

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD