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Social media linked with mental health harm to children, teenagers
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

May 24, 2023

Surgeon general advisory shares recommendations for parents, policymakers, technology companies
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Environment


APHA toolkit can help high schoolers make connection on climate, health
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

April 20, 2023

Topics in the toolkit include air quality, vector-borne disease, food safety and mental health
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Inclusive communications can propel social justice, new guide shows
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

March 15, 2023

Creating messages that resonate with communities
We Can Do This campaign


APHA-supported campaign offers resources on COVID-19 education
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

March 14, 2023

We Can Do This patient materials available in English and Spanish
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Climate Change


Learning to tell climate change stories, engage with policymakers
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

March 01, 2023

D.C. boot camp trains community advocates on messaging
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2022 Annual Meeting


Promoting rural health equity takes a community-centered approach
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 09, 2022

Public health professionals are identifying and addressing the specific needs in rural communities, including transportation access, teen pregnancy and COVID-19 pandemic disparities.
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2022 Annual Meeting


COVID-19 pandemic showed mental health disparities in vulnerable populations
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 09, 2022

While the general population struggled the pandemic’s daily disruptions and isolation, those already feeling the effects of social determinants of health, felt greater impacts.
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2022 Annual Meeting


Collaborative efforts can make a positive impact on environmental health
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 08, 2022

Speakers came together on Tuesday to discuss ways in which partnerships can be useful in creating healthier environments in equitable ways.
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2022 Annual Meeting


Encouraging the next generation of climate leaders
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 08, 2022

Teaching about climate and health risks doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, especially when climate change is taught in a straightforward way that appeals to youth.
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2022 Annual Meeting


We need to unite diverse partners to create equitable climate solutions
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 07, 2022

It will take multiple actors from across multiple sectors working together to mitigate climate risks — and do so equitably, speakers said.
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2022 Annual Meeting


Smoking cessation outreach to LGBTQ population needed
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 07, 2022

LGBTQ individuals face higher levels of stress than the general population, which may be why their smoking rates are higher.
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2022 Annual Meeting


Reproductive justice rally encourages action
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 06, 2022

Public health professionals gathered outside APHA 2022 to raise their voices in solidarity to send a clear message that reproductive justice is a vital component of public health.

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