PUBLIC HEALTH

Pregnant woman plays with baby

Public Health


National Rural Health Day: Recommit to improving US rural maternity care
by

Claire Kolmansberger

on

November 20, 2024

More than half of U.S. counties lack hospitals with pregnancy care
Student works at desk looking up at teacher, whose hand is on the desk.

Public Health


New APHA resources encourage safe, healthy school environments
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

November 14, 2024

Promising practices support healthy learning
College students listen in a classroom

Public Health


APHA announces 2024 Student Champions for Climate Justice award winners
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

October 22, 2024

Five student groups awarded grants in APHA program
A father and two children work on a laptop computer

Public Health


Federal task force report calls for social media providers to protect youth
by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

August 23, 2024

Ninety-five percent of teens use social media digital sites
Boy receives vaccination from a nurse

Public Health


Q&A: CDC’s Vaccines for Children Program saving lives
by

Sophia Meador

on

July 31, 2024

508 million illnesses averted among US children
Sen. Markey talks about heat resilience at congressional briefing

Public Health / Climate Change


APHA, others urge extreme heat solutions at congressional briefing
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

July 09, 2024

Better policies, “smart surfaces” can improve heat resistance, experts say
A teen reads a message on a cell phone

Public Health


Surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media
by

Sophia Meador

on

July 05, 2024

Teenagers in the U.S. spend an average of 4.6 hours a day on social media
A pediatrician vaccinates a child

Public Health


Local health departments working to improve immunization capacity
by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

July 05, 2024

Doubling immunization spending boosted COVID-19 vaccination work