PUBLIC HEALTH

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

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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

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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
Farmworkers work in a field on a sunny day

Public Health


With summer heating up, learn ways to keep cool
by

Mary Stortstrom

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July 05, 2024

Advocate for ways to reduce the heat island effect in urban centers
Firearm violence: A Public Health Crisis in America

Public Health


Public health supporters praise new call to action on gun violence
by

Sophia Meador

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July 01, 2024

A landmark advisory from the U.S. surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf speak at Policy Action Institute 2023

Public Health


APHA’s Policy Action Institute offers roadmap to better health policy
by

Mark Barna

on

June 18, 2024

Public health professionals encouraged to be ‘champions of veracity’
Two public health experts talk at Policy Action Institute 2023

Public Health


APHA Policy Action Institute to feature all-star public health lineup
by

Michele Late

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June 12, 2024

Register now to watch and network live online June 17
Marc Morial speaks at an event while wearing a shirt saying, "Reclaim Your Vote"

Public Health


Elections can change the course of public health, says Marc Morial
by

Mary Stortstrom

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June 06, 2024

National Urban League leader to speak at APHA’s Policy Action Institute