Membership Information

Join APHA and add your voice to the oldest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world. 

In addition to APHA's 25,000 members, the organization represents another 25,000 individuals who are members of our affiliated state and regional public health associations and others who are committed to creating a healthy global society.

Join APHA Today or Renew Your APHA Membership

If you live in Northern California, Kansas, Massachusetts or Ohio, click below for additional information on how to join APHA and your affiliate at the same time.

 

 Members enjoy a wealth of benefits and resources including
  • The American Journal of Public Health, the leading peer-reviewed public health journal
  • The Nation's Health, our award-winning monthly guide with the latest news in public health, and the companion app for your iPad, iPhone or Android
  • membership in a professional community based on your interest
  • discounted registration at APHA's Annual Meeting and Exposition, the premier public health event in the world
  • reduced prices on more than 100 APHA books and resources through APHA Press
New for 2012: Several changes to the membership categories and dues structure were approved at the 2011 Annual Meeting. For more information, read the update that was sent to all members.
  1. Student membership will now include part-time students who are taking at least 6 credit hours.
  2. The Transitional member category is now Early Career Professional and will offer more opportunities to new public health professionals. The category is open to anyone who has graduated in the last 24 months and you can stay in this category for three consecutive years.
  3. Three membership categories were discontinued: Consumer member, Contributing member, and Premium Student member.
Use the links below for more information about membership options and details including a list of membership categories. You can also participate in our upcoming three-part webinar series about the Membership Project and additional changes.  Click "Membership Webinars" to learn more.


For more information on individual or Agency memberships, contact APHA's Membership department at (202) 777-2400 or membership.mail@apha.org. 
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