Cases of tick-borne diseases rising rapidly in parts of US
Environment / Infectious Disease

Cases of tick-borne diseases rising rapidly in parts of US

by Mark Barna on May 17, 2019 •
The spread of dangerous ticks and other vectors such as mosquitoes in the U.S. is linked to climate change. Read more in this story from The Nation's Health.
APHA Billion Steps Challenge surpasses goal
All things APHA

APHA Billion Steps Challenge surpasses goal

by David Fouse on Apr 17, 2019 • 1 Comment
Participants in APHA’s Billion Steps Challenge once again strode far past the goal.
Q&A with CDC Director Robert Redfield on the state of public health
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Q&A with CDC Director Robert Redfield on the state of public health

by Megan Lowry on Apr 3, 2019 •
Public Health Newswire interviewed CDC Director Robert Redfield, MD, on the state of public health and the agency’s plans for 2019.
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May 20 news: Environmental protections, WHO travel, opioid prescriptions, Pence and HHS, Facebook disease maps

by David Fouse on May 20, 2019 •
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May 17 news: Heroin overdose, soda tax, abortion restrictions, Washington’s ‘public option’

by David Fouse on May 17, 2019 •
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May 16 news: US fertility rate, Alabama abortion ban, adult vaccines, e-cigarettes

by David Fouse on May 16, 2019 •
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May 15 news: Dementia guidelines, Ebola emergency, heart diet, opioid crisis, measles risk

by Megan Lowry on May 15, 2019 •
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It is past time to act on the science to prevent childhood cancer
Child Health / Environment / Words from members

It is past time to act on the science to prevent childhood cancer

by David Fouse on May 15, 2019 • 2 Comments
A guest post from APHA's Children's Environmental Health Topic Committee argues that in the absence of governmental action to protect children, there are steps we can take to minimize harmful exposures and reduce risks for kids.
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May 13 news: Ebola attacks, e-cigarette advertising, vaccine exemptions, Norway public health, public option

by Megan Lowry on May 13, 2019 •
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by Megan Lowry on May 10, 2019 •
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by Megan Lowry on May 9, 2019 •
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May 8 news: Binge drinking, maternal deaths, Ebola vaccine, animal-human diseases, Coca-Cola research

by Megan Lowry on May 8, 2019 •
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Climate and health leaders walk the walk in Washington
All things APHA / Meetings

Climate and health leaders walk the walk in Washington

by Louise Dettman on May 7, 2019 •
Health professionals and organizations gather for action on climate and health.
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May 7 news: Heart failure, measles in Europe, hepatitis A in AZ, medical device safety, vaccine exemptions

by Megan Lowry on May 7, 2019 •
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May 3 news: Measles, cocaine, conscience rule, high-deductible plans, Title X poll

by Megan Lowry on May 3, 2019 •
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