Public health is a best buy: Protect the Prevention Fund
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Public health is a best buy: Protect the Prevention Fund

by Dr. Georges Benjamin on Aug 31, 2017 • 1 Comment
Despite its overwhelming success, the Prevention and Public Health Fund is at risk. We remain concerned that the fund may be eliminated in negotiations over health insurance coverage. If the fund is slashed in negotiations, Congress will let the enormous potential of creating a healthier nation slip through its fingers....
Hurricane Harvey: How you can help, how to stay ready
Preparedness

Hurricane Harvey: How you can help, how to stay ready

by Megan Lowry on Aug 28, 2017 • No Comments
Our thoughts are with the millions of people across Southeast Texas and surrounding areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
EPA reverses delay of ozone standard in a win for public health
All things APHA / Environment

EPA reverses delay of ozone standard in a win for public health

by Dr. Georges Benjamin on Aug 7, 2017 • No Comments
Reversing the decision to delay the new standards strengthens protections from smog-producing ozone and helps improve our nation’s health.
Public health stands firm: APHA Annual Meeting & Expo will rally around climate change
APHA Annual Meeting News

Public health stands firm: APHA Annual Meeting & Expo will rally around climate change

by Kim Krisberg on Jun 8, 2017 • No Comments
Register today for this year’s APHA Annual Meeting, Nov. 4-8 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a theme of “Climate Changes Health.”
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APHA Storify: Medicaid matters: Protecting those at greatest risk
Health Reform

APHA Storify: Medicaid matters: Protecting those at greatest risk

by Amy Meng on Sep 20, 2017 •
Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act offers health care coverage to millions who could not access it before. The proposed Senate reforms that threatened the expansion were recently voted down. But the fight isn't over. The threats are back.
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Sept. 20 news: Obamacare replacement, Future public health threats, Medicare and Medicaid innovation, Pharma’s price problem, Mosquitoes after Irma

by Louise Dettman on Sep 20, 2017 •
Check out today's public health news for Wednesday, Sept., 20, 2017.
Get Ready Day: A timely opportunity to spread the word about preparedness
Preparedness

Get Ready Day: A timely opportunity to spread the word about preparedness

by David on Sep 19, 2017 •
Get Ready Day is Sept. 19! How are you using it to promote preparedness?
Headlines

Sept. 19 news: Obamacare repeal momentum, 9/11 dust study, Home health care infection risk, Work on non-addictive pain meds

by Louise Dettman on Sep 19, 2017 •
Check out today's public health news for Tuesday, Sept, 19, 2017.
APHA strongly opposes latest effort to overturn Affordable Care Act
All things APHA / Health Reform

APHA strongly opposes latest effort to overturn Affordable Care Act

by David on Sep 19, 2017 •
This is not a drill. The Senate aims to take another run at repealing the Affordable Care Act, and the clock is ticking.
Celebrate Get Ready Day Sept. 19 and spread the word about the importance of preparedness
Preparedness / Topics

Celebrate Get Ready Day Sept. 19 and spread the word about the importance of preparedness

by David on Sep 18, 2017 •
Tomorrow is Get Ready Day! Are you prepared?
Headlines

Sept. 18 news: Health law repeal vote looms, public health crisis after Irma, Montanans seek smoke-free air

by David on Sep 18, 2017 •
Check out today's public health news for Monday, Sept, 18, 2017.
Topics

Sept. 15 news: CBO on ACA, CHIP demands bipartisan passage, minimum wage hike could lower teen pregnancy

by David on Sep 15, 2017 •
Check out today's public health news for Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.
Planning for better health: Indianapolis’ first-ever pedestrian plan
All things APHA

Planning for better health: Indianapolis’ first-ever pedestrian plan

by Megan Lowry on Sep 15, 2017 •
A new Plan4Health case study, Indy WalkWays: More than a Pedestrian Plan, details a successful plan to increase walkability in Marion County.
Headlines

Sept. 14 news: Health care plans, air pollution in Houston, deadline to register and save for APHA 2017

by David on Sep 14, 2017 •
Check out today's public health news for Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.
Designing for disaster
Guest Posts

Designing for disaster

by Louise Dettman on Sep 14, 2017 •
How architects protect public health before and after extreme weather events
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September 13 news: UN health goals, cervical cancer screening, Frieden’s new global health initiative, resurgent HIV epidemic

by Megan Lowry on Sep 13, 2017 •
Check out today's public health news on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.

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