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2023 Annual Meeting

Closing Session: Calling for ways to modernize the U.S. public health system

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November 16, 2023

New APHA president takes office and CDC director shares goals, before a panel outlines a vision for a transformed public health system.

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2023 Annual Meeting

Around the Annual Meeting on Wednesday

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November 16, 2023

Photos from Wednesday’s activities.

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2023 Annual Meeting

College students face huge challenges, including food insecurity and suicide risk

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November 16, 2023

Nearly 40% of U.S. college students lack consistent access to food, known as “food insecurity.” And almost one-third of undergraduates were at risk for suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2023 Annual Meeting

‘MPH’ Trivia Night Photos

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November 15, 2023

Photos from Tuesday's trivia night event, in which teams put their masters in pop(lic) health degrees to the test.

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2023 Annual Meeting

These medications can manage long COVID in adults and children

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November 15, 2023

While many mysteries remain around long COVID, we are learning which medications and supplements may help manage long COVID symptoms in adults and children.