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APHA denounces widespread loosening of alcohol regulations, calls for policy changes

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OCT 19 2020

“We need to strengthen science-based policies to prevent alcohol-related deaths and community harms."

AJPH news release

December 2020 highlights from AJPH

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OCT 15 2020

Research on health spending, opioid addiction, and more.

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What you can do to vote safely

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OCT 15 2020

No civic task is more important than voting

AJPH news release

November 2020 highlights from AJPH

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OCT 14 2020

Research on police violence on mental health, innovations in school meals programs, and more.

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APHA denounces SCOTUS Census decision

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OCT 14 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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Public health organizations condemn herd immunity scheme for controlling spread of SARS-CoV-2

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OCT 14 2020

APHA and several public health organizations call out 'Great Barrington Declaration'

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APHA announces 2020 awards for excellence in public health

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OCT 07 2020

Awards will be presented during the virtual 2020 APHA Annual Meeting and Expo

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News of president and first lady testing positive for COVID-19 reminds us to remain vigilant

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OCT 02 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

AJPH news release

Special issue of AJPH tackles Health Misinformation on Social Media

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OCT 01 2020

“The onslaught of misinformation about COVID-19 grabbed news headlines and became a key theme in both public and private discourse."

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Media Advisory: COVID-19, racism and violence prevention to take center stage at APHA 2020

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SEP 28 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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Don't be fooled: Executive order offers no real protections for those with preexisting conditions

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SEP 25 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA denounces order banning trainings that address racial and sex stereotyping

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SEP 25 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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Rethinking US policy and practices at 200,000 COVID-19 deaths

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SEP 19 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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APHA mourns the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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SEP 18 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD

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Extreme weather, destruction reminders of urgent need for climate action

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SEP 18 2020

“Unfortunately, unpredictable, more severe weather patterns may become the new normal ."

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APHA urges inquiry into federal immigrant center medical practices

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SEP 17 2020

Statement from APHA regarding disturbing and alleged practices at ICE facility

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Cancer and health leaders call for action to reduce burden of cancer by addressing environmental risk factors

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SEP 17 2020

Statement from APHA and the Cancer Free Economy Network

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APHA urges inquiry into federal immigrant center medical practices

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SEP 17 2020

Statement from APHA regarding disturbing and alleged medical practices at ICE facility

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Make a plan today to get your flu shot

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SEP 16 2020

"It's more important than ever to get a flu shot."

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Hispanic Heritage Month underscores need to address health disparities

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SEP 15 2020

COVID-19 has taken a disproportionate toll on Hispanic communities

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Mask up this Labor Day weekend

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SEP 04 2020

APHA wants you to mask up this Labor Day.

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Celebrating public health workers on Labor Day

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SEP 03 2020

"Everyone working in public health deserves our respect, admiration and thanks."

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On anniversary of Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, racism remains a public health crisis

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AUG 28 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

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New COVID-19 testing advice could endanger lives

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AUG 27 2020

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD