cigarette butts


Banning menthol tobacco products would reduce smoking, save lives
by

Sophia Meador

on

March 07, 2024

Most Americans support ending menthol flavoring
An epidemiologist carries a wastewater sample to be tested for COVID-19.

Workforce


Health department staffing increased in 2022, NACCHO report finds
by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

March 06, 2024

But many were contractual employees working for a set time
People walk through ankle-deep water during heavy rains.

Climate Change


APHA summit addresses climate change, environmental justice
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

March 06, 2024

National, state leaders working to protect vulnerable populations
Candle burning


APHA condemns gun violence, calls for action
by

Dr. Georges Benjamin

on

February 15, 2024

‘We cannot wait any longer,’ executive director says in wake of mass shootings
Meals get served at a food pantry


US homelessness hits record levels
by

Sophia Meador

on

February 15, 2024

Lack of affordable rental housing a driver
A health care worker stands outside leaning against wall with head down.


US health workers experiencing high levels of burnout
by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

February 14, 2024

Over 40% of health workers plan to look for new job following pandemic stresses, study says
Worker sweeps water flooding into business

Climate Change


Q&A with Renee Salas: Lancet climate change brief recommends US urgent action
by

Minoli Ediriweera

on

January 23, 2024

Nation must rapidly phase out fossil fuel use, subsidies, report co-author says
Ella Greene Moton

2023 Annual Meeting


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

Melanie Padgett Powers

on

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.
White woman with blonde bob and wearing eyeglasses smiles while talking.

2023 Annual Meeting


Around the Annual Meeting on Wednesday
by

Melanie Padgett Powers

on

November 16, 2023

Photos from Wednesday’s activities.
Close-up of a Filipinx woman with a filtering face mask.

2023 Annual Meeting


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

Melanie Padgett Powers

on

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.