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.
A person with a buzz cut and round glasses rests their elbows on the table while leaning over to look at something a person next to them is showing off camera.

2023 Annual Meeting


‘MPH’ Trivia Night Photos
by

Melanie Padgett Powers

on

November 15, 2023

Photos from Tuesday's trivia night event, in which teams put their masters in pop(lic) health degrees to the test.
Women hold up abortion rights signs  at a protest.

2023 Annual Meeting


Indiana University project assesses polling on abortion rights
by

Mark Barna

on

November 15, 2023

The analysis can lead to better communication, policy advocacy for abortion rights advocates.