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Child Health


More youth see health providers because of violence than expected
by

Kim Krisberg

on

July 01, 2021

Violence by peers a driver for child medical visits
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Child Health / Environment / Guest Post / All Things APHA


Children’s Environmental Health Day
by on

October 08, 2020

Every child deserves clean air and water and safe places to live, learn and play.
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Child Health / Words from Members / Prevention / Guest Post / Environment


Childhood cancer report highlights urgent need to reduce toxins.
by

Louise Dettman

on

September 28, 2020

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, help protect children from harmful environmental exposures.
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Child Health / Coronavirus / Infectious Disease / Prevention


Schools must reopen safely and not prematurely, warn health experts
by

Sophie Wazlowski

on

July 13, 2020

New report from the Coalition for Healthier Schools helps safely guide schools through the decision-making process.
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Guest Post / Child Health


Ensuring every child can learn, heal and thrive
by

Louise Dettman

on

November 19, 2019

How public health can improve health and education outcomes for all children ​
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Child Health / CDC / Findings


Protecting kids from adverse experiences can boost lifelong health
by

Louise Dettman

on

November 15, 2019

New research from CDC shows impact of ACEs and the importance of prevention.
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Prevention / Child Health


Addressing youth substance use
by

Louise Dettman

on

November 01, 2019

A look at what works to reduce alcohol, tobacco and drug use.
Tia Taylor Williams

Guest Post / Child Health


Children’s Environmental Health Day: it’s time to join forces
by

Louise Dettman

on

October 10, 2019

Let’s work together to create environments where all children can thrive.
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Child Health / Environment / Words from Members


It is past time to act on the science to prevent childhood cancer
by

David Fouse

on

May 15, 2019

In the absence of governmental action to protect children, there are steps we can take to minimize harmful exposures and reduce risks for kid
Surili Patel

Child Health / Environment / All Things APHA


Are we protecting our children?
by

Louise Dettman

on

February 19, 2019

APHA's Surili Patel discusses an upcoming report and webinar that will spotlight the Association's soon-to-be-released national review of environmental health services and protections for children.
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Child Health / Environment / All Things APHA / The Nation's Health


Information on environmental health services for kids can be hard for parents to find: APHA review
by

Julia Haskins

on

January 22, 2019

A new report from APHA, “Protecting the Health of Children: A National Snapshot of Environmental Health Services,” will soon be released.
Kate Robb

Child Health / Guest Post


Protecting children's health
by

Louise Dettman

on

October 11, 2018

Oct. 11 is Children’s Environmental Health Day

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