17,000 reasons for Congress to approve Zika funding ASAP
Congress is back in Washington today, and it returns to an urgent need to act on the Zika virus infection. More urgent than ever, in fact.
July 21 news: Zika virus in Florida, salmonella, advancements in hip replacements
Check out today's public health news on Thursday, July 21, 2016.
APHA: ‘Great disappointment’ at lack of congressional funding for Zika
Today marks the beginning of Congress' seven-week recess without any dedicated funding to protect Americans from the Zika virus infection.
APHA calls on members to support PHACT campaign
This summer, tell Congress why strong investments in public health are necessary for the U.S. to create the healthiest nation in one generation.
Bill proposes minimum wage increase: ‘Too many people have too little’
The Raise the Wage Act, which would increase the minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $12 by 2020, has undeniable public health implications.
The Nation’s Health: How did Congress vote on public health?
How did your state’s lawmakers vote on the most important public health issues last year? The Nation’s Health, APHA’s monthly newspaper, has the answers for you.
APHA’s Benjamin: Making 2015 a winning year for public health
Here are 10 things we should do this year to make the U.S. a healthier nation in 2015.
Dec. 16 news: APHA celebrates Vivek Murthy confirmation, drug-resistant malaria, indoor tanning
Check out the latest in public health news for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014.
5 ways the omnibus spending bill impacts public health
Congress passed the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act last week. Find out how this new budget affects our nation's health.
Dec. 12 news: House passes spending bill, transgender insurance coverage, mental health in Newtown, Conn.
Check out the latest in public health news for Friday, Dec. 12, 2014.
You can join US Ebola response right now
Yesterday, U.S. President Barack Obama announced “a major increase” in the nation’s response to Ebola. And you can help.
APHA, partners share active transportation mission with Congress
The cost of inactivity in the U.S. is high, from chronic conditions such as obesity to rising health care costs.
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