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. Join today and start taking advantage of your APHA member benefits.
Science and Industry Resources
The American Journal of Public Health, the leading peer-reviewed monthly journal, contains original public health research, program evaluations and special reports. www.ajph.org
The Nation’s Health, the highest circulated periodical in the field, focuses on current public health news from your state legislature to the nation's capital. And, you can take the information anywhere you go with The Nation's Health app. www.thenationshealth.org
APHA Press, the world's foremost publisher of books and periodicals on public health topics, offers books and materials that are written and edited by distinguished researchers. Members receive substantial discounts. Visit the APHA bookstore.
Community
APHA continues to be one of the leading advocates helping to influence the way the public and policymakers understand and support policies which impact the public’s health and the public health workforce. You can participate in our annual Public Health Action Campaign or in support of core public health priorities such as access to care and reducing health inequities.
Through our discipline-based Sections or Special Primary Interest Groups, you can share knowledge and experience with your peers and contribute to a growing body of scientific knowledge. Newsletters, listserv groups and leadership opportunities are some of the benefits of your Section affiliation. www.apha.org/membergroups
For APHA Student members, the APHA Student Assembly is the nation's largest student-led organization dedicated to furthering the development of students. APHA-SA represents and serves students of public health and other health-related disciplines by connecting individuals who are interested in working together on public health and student-related issues.
Professional Development
Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier public health event in the world drawing more than 13,000 attendees. This Meeting features nationally recognized speakers, panel discussions, continuing professional education, and more than 1,000 scientific sessions. Members receive a substantial discount on registration. www.apha.org/meetings
Public Health CareerMart is the place to find and post jobs in the field of public health. Hundreds of listings are available! www.apha.org/about/careers/
Continuing Education through our various educational offerings provides contact credit hours for physicians, nurses and health educators. www.apha.org/programs/education.
APHA believes that health is a fundamental human right and works to ensure that everyone has a voice in the national public health debate. No other organization offers our broad-based perspective and national clout. The time is now. Find your professional home at APHA. Join with us today.