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Gun Violence Prevention Forum
A look at the scientific data behind gun violence prevention
Speaking for health
Learn about the health equity and climate justice champions honored by APHA's Center for Climate, Health and Equity.

two women seated on stage

Climate Change

Visionary Leaders Symposium: 'Our planet is our patient.'

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Louise Dettman

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November 08, 2019

Physicians for Social Responsibility inspires action and honors visionary leaders.

Makini Chisolm-Straker

Annual Meeting

Closing General Session: ‘History isn’t our fault, but it is our responsibility’

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Kim Krisberg

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November 07, 2019

Racism and its defining role in American history must be acknowledged and called out if we’re ever going to achieve true health equity.

couple walking in woods

Annual Meeting

When nature doesn't nurture

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Mark Barna

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November 06, 2019

Researchers talk about how the environment can contribute to disease risks.

Annual Meeting

Tweets of the day from #APHA2019

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Kim Krisberg

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November 06, 2019

dentist examining woman's mouth

Annual Meeting

Bringing trauma-informed care to the dental chair

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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November 06, 2019

Annual Meeting session highlights ways oral health professionals can support patients.

three people hamming it up in front of See You in San Francisco sign

Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting day 5: Photos from Philadelphia

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Donya Currie

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November 06, 2019

Annual Meeting

Thinking big to cut out salt

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Aaron Warnick

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November 06, 2019

We know too much sodium is bad for our health, but simply asking folks to put down the salt shaker isn’t an effective health-promoting strategy.

Developing Healthy People 2030

Annual Meeting

Healthy People ready for next decade

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Mark Barna

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November 06, 2019

Healthy People 2030 is set to launch March 31.

Annual Meeting

New APHA policy statements adopted in Philadelphia

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Kim Krisberg

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November 06, 2019

Topics include environmental justice, drinking water safety and attacks on public health workers.

pills spilling out of pill bottle

Annual Meeting

In Philly, effort to stop deadly overdoses wins first court battle

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Melanie Padgett Powers

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November 06, 2019

The fight to open the first safe injection site in the country may go to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Judith Monroe and Pam Aaltonen

Annual Meeting

Public health heroes honored at APHA 2019

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Donya Currie

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November 06, 2019

The Tuesday night Public Health Awards Ceremony in Philadelphia gave a nod to some of the field's best.

Brian Castrucci taking selfie with man and woman

Annual Meeting

Sunset Tweetup a big hit at APHA 2019

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Aaron Warnick

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November 05, 2019

Hashtags were flying at the Tuesday evening networking event.

From APHA Press

cover of Racism: Science and Tools for the Public Health Professional