Archived 2006 News Releases
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APHA Adopts Policies on Pandemic Influenza Funding, Abstinence Education, War in Iraq
(12/20/2006)
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America’s Health Rankings Gives Nation its Annual Check-up
(12/05/2006)
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APHA Concludes 2006 Annual Meeting
(11/08/2006)
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Walker Begins Term as American Public Health Association President
(11/08/2006)
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APHA Passes New Policies on Opposing War in Iraq, Opposing Abstinence-Only Education, Reversing Obesity Epidemic, Banning Trans Fats in Restaurants, Supporting Global Alcohol Control
(11/07/2006)
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APHA Passes New Policy Calling for Improved Coordination and Funding to Prepare for Pandemic Influenza
(11/07/2006)
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Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Awarded 2006 Presidential Citation
(11/05/2006)
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Zelazek Honored With 2006 APHA Executive Director’s Citation
(11/05/2006)
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Milton and Ruth Roemer Prize for Creative Local Public Health Work Presented to Anthony Iton
(11/05/2006)
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Bahrami Honored with 2006 Drotman Award for Young Professionals
(11/05/2006)
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Award for Excellence Goes to Katz
(11/05/2006)
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Kentucky Dental Health Partnership Wins Healthy Children Award
(11/05/2006)
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Jonathan Fielding Wins APHA’s Oldest and Most Prestigious Award, the Sedgwick Medal
(11/05/2006)
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Finkel Earns Rall Award for Advocacy Work
(11/05/2006)
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Trias Award Goes to Walter Lear
(11/05/2006)
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Harkin, Owens and Specter Named as Outstanding Public Health Legislators
(11/05/2006)
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Lubic Wins Martha May Eliot Award
(11/05/2006)
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Public Health Leaders to Address Top Health Concerns, Consider Pandemic Flu, Obesity, Abstinence and Other Policies at Public Health Meeting
(11/02/2006)
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13,000 Experts to Address Leading Issues and Health as a Human Right at American Public HealthAssociation Annual Meeting, Nov. 4-8, in Boston
(10/26/2006)
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APHA Launches "Get Ready" Campaign to Help Americans Prepare Themselves for Flu Pandemic
(10/12/2006)
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Barriers to Prevention and Treatment Are Leading Contributors to Mental Health Crisis, Experts Say
(09/28/2006)
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APHA Rebukes Senate for Approving Cuts to Medicaid and Other Invaluable Public Health Programs
(09/22/2006)
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American Public Health Association Encourages All to Participate in Take a Loved One For a Checkup Day
(09/18/2006)
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New APHA Book Examines Cross-Cultural Health Care Needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives Strategies for Cultural Competency in Indian Health Care
(09/06/2006)
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Reproductive Rights, Health Care Access, Disaster Preparedness, Racial Disparities Among Top Public Health Concerns At APHA Meeting Nov. 4-8
(08/30/2006)
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Yet Another Rise in Uninsured Is an Overdue Call for Action, Says APHA
(08/29/2006)
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Nation’s Public Health Work Force Faces Staffing and Resource Crises in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina and 9/11, Says APHA
(08/28/2006)
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APHA Supports FDA Approval of OTC Sales of Plan B, But Urges Broader Access
(08/24/2006)
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Epidemic of Physical and Emotional Abuse of the Elderly Focus of New APHA Book
(08/14/2006)
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APHA Supports Week to Recognize Contributions of National Health Centers
(08/04/2006)
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Press Registration Now Open for 2006 APHA Annual Meeting in Boston
(07/19/2006)
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APHA Receives $5.9 Million Grant to Strengthen the Capacity of America’s State-Based Public Health Associations
(07/12/2006)
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APHA Supports the Campaign for Children’s Health Care to Increase Coverage among Nation’s Children
(07/11/2006)
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APHA Supports Adequate Living Wage for Americans to Ensure Access to Invaluable Medical Services
(07/05/2006)
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APHA Celebrates a Century of Public Health and Safety Protections on the Anniversary of the Founding of the Food and Drug Administration
(06/30/2006)
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APHA Applauds CDC for 60 Years of Protecting the Nation’s Health
(06/26/2006)
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APHA Expresses Sympathy for Victims of Earthquake That Devastated Indonesia
(05/30/2006)
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Public Health Associations Recognize Achievements of Dr. Lee Jong-Wook, World Health Organization Director-General
(05/22/2006)
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APHA Recognizes Legacy of Former APHA Executive Director William H. McBeath, MD
(05/19/2006)
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APHA Supports House Budget Compromise That Restores Funding for Vital Health Programs
(05/18/2006)
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APHA Highlights Considerations for Consumers in Preparing for Pandemic Influenza
(05/08/2006)
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APHA Welcomes the Federal Implementation Plan for Pandemic Influenza as the Next Logical Step But Calls for More Resources
(05/04/2006)
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APHA Expresses Alarm at Nation’s Rising Number of Uninsured Adults and Children Supports Cover the Uninsured Week 2006 May 1-7
(04/27/2006)
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Bill Introduced to Address Health Effects of the Built Environment as Part of National Agenda to Improve Children’s Health, Says APHA
(04/04/2006)
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APHA Receives $100,000 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant to Support National Public Health Week 2006
(03/13/2006)
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APHA Recognizes March as Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month
(03/02/2006)
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APHA Scores Members of Congress on Public Health Congressional Record
(03/01/2006)
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APHA Dismayed with President’s Proposed Budget, Calls on Congress to Choose Its Priorities Wisely
(02/06/2006)
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APHA Chides the House for Narrowly Approving Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Cuts
(02/01/2006)
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APHA Encourages President Bush and Congress to Advance a Comprehensive Approach to Improving and Protecting the Health of Americans
(01/31/2006)
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APHA Urges House to Oppose Cuts in Medicaid Funding and Debilitating Higher Co-Payments
(01/26/2006)
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APHA Adopts 19 New Policies
(01/19/2006)
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APHA Will Urge Americans to Build Healthier Communities and Raise Healthier Kids During National Public Health Week 2006
(01/03/2006)
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