Membership Benefits

APHA members enjoy a wealth of benefits and services at every level and in every chosen field. They get the latest news, employment information and tap into a host of information via the APHA Web site. APHA also provides numerous venues for professional growth. The national Annual Meeting and over 30 discipline-based groups are ideal places to present papers, share ideas, get up-to-the-minute information and keep in touch with colleagues. In addition, APHA offers its members and the public health profession information on the latest trends, research, legislation, advocacy and policy issues through multiple publications, periodicals, meetings, expert commentaries, networking opportunities and awards.

Whether you are a novice or a seasoned health professional, APHA has the reading material for you. Count on APHA to keep you on the cutting edge of public health issues and practices with the most advanced methods, theories and concepts.

The American Journal of Public Health keeps members informed monthly of the latest scientific developments and is the leading peer-reviewed public health journal. The Nation's Health is the highest circulated periodical in the field. Join APHA and you will receive these two periodicals at no additional cost.

Membership in APHA also gives you access to public health books. As the world's foremost publisher of books and periodicals on public health topics, APHA maintains a substantial book development and publishing function. As a member of APHA, you will receive a 30 percent discount on all APHA books.