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» Archived 2011 APHA Press Releases
Archived 2011 APHA Press Releases
Air quality standards for coal-burning power plants offer long-awaited protections to public health, says American Public Health Association
(12/21/2011)
APHA warns of tremendous health consequences to dramatic cuts to the Prevention and Public Health Fund
(12/13/2011)
American Public Health Association teams with Children’s Hospital Boston and Skoll Global Threats Fund to unveil new influenza surveillance tool
(12/07/2011)
America’s Health Rankings Finds Preventable Chronic Disease on the Rise; Obesity, Diabetes Undermining Country’s Overall Health
(12/06/2011)
American Journal of Public Health launches new, improved website
(12/01/2011)
School-based health centers key to aiding national dropout crisis, says American Public Health Association
(11/16/2011)
Don’t fall behind: APHA reminds public to check emergency stockpiles when changing clocks on November 6
(11/04/2011)
American Public Health Association Concludes 2011 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
(11/02/2011)
APHA applauds Rep. Capps for introducing legislation to address health effects of climate change
(11/02/2011)
Children of deployed military at greater risk of engaging in violent behavior
(11/01/2011)
Immigrants at greater risk for poor health the longer they reside in the US
(11/01/2011)
Construction workers experience significant lifetime risk of occupational injury, premature death
(11/01/2011)
Public health leaders gather in Washington, D.C., to address nation’s top health challenges at APHA Annual Meeting, Oct. 29-Nov. 2
(10/10/2011)
Free app for The Nation’s Health newspaper now available
(10/03/2011)
APHA makes a Clinton Global Initiative 'Commitment to Action' to strengthen public health workforce
(09/30/2011)
Proposed cuts to Prevention and Public Health Fund are shortsighted, says the American Public Health Association
(09/19/2011)
New U.S. census data show rise in number of uninsured Americans, underscoring importance of Affordable Care Act
(09/13/2011)
APHA distressed over delay of lifesaving smog standards
(09/02/2011)
APHA’s Get Ready Day encourages students to prepare for emergencies
(09/01/2011)
APHA Executive Director Dr. Georges C. Benjamin appointed to distinguished public health fellowship at Hunter College
(08/18/2011)
APHA launches public health news website
(08/03/2011)
APHA Supports EPA Rule to Protect Americans from Harmful Pollution from Coal-Fired Power Plants
(07/07/2011)
American Public Health Association Concludes Midyear Meeting in Chicago
(06/25/2011)
Affordable Care Act’s health promotion, disease prevention goals at risk without funding for public health workers, says new APHA report
(06/24/2011)
APHA Hails First-Ever National Prevention Strategy
(06/16/2011)
Public health, prevention are key to success of health reform, says new APHA report
(06/15/2011)
Government/Nonprofit/Industry Plan Outlined to Remedy Lack of Comprehensive U.S. System to Protect Public from Harmful Chemical Exposures
(06/09/2011)
Registration Now Open for 2011 APHA Annual Meeting
(06/01/2011)
APHA Recognizes Top Public Health Achievements in 21st Century
(05/19/2011)
Community Transformation Grants Offer Major Lifeline to Local Disease Promotion, Health Improvement Efforts
(05/13/2011)
Doctors from Leading Health Organizations Urge Rep. Barton (R-TX) to Review the Facts on Air Pollution
(05/10/2011)
APHA Executive Director, Leading Public Health Experts Named among Top 50 Most Influential Physician Executives
(05/09/2011)
Strong Water Protection Programs Critical to Protect Public Health
(04/27/2011)
APHA Announces Winners of Get Ready Scholarship
(04/25/2011)
New Guidebook Underscores Public Health’s Vital Role in Addressing Climate Change
(04/25/2011)
Budget Deal Includes Painful Public Health Cuts, Says APHA
(04/14/2011)
Repeal of Prevention and Public Health Fund Is Unacceptable
(04/13/2011)
APHA Urges House, Senate to Uphold EPA’s Ability to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Protect Public Health
(04/06/2011)
APHA Expresses Deep Concern over House Budget Proposal
(04/05/2011)
National Public Health Week 2011 Kicks Off Today
(04/04/2011)
New HHS Federal Guidelines for Concessions and Vending Essential to Obesity Prevention Efforts
(03/28/2011)
Control of Communicable Diseases Manual for Mobile + Web Wins Microsoft Apps Contest
(03/24/2011)
APHA Honors One-Year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
(03/23/2011)
Stanley Is Recipient of 2011 APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government
(03/17/2011)
American Public Health Association Applauds Proposed EPA Rule to Protect Public Health from Toxic Air
(03/16/2011)
Make Time to Replenish Emergency Stockpile When You Spring Forward for Daylight Saving Time
(03/11/2011)
APHA Lauds U.S. Senate for Support of STANDUP Act
(03/08/2011)
APHA Lauds U.S. Senate for Support of STANDUP Act
(03/08/2011)
APHA Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling that Upholds Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
(02/22/2011)
APHA Adopted 17 New Policies at 2010 Annual Meeting
(02/18/2011)
APHA Strongly Urges U.S. House to Oppose Deep Cuts to Core Public Health Initiatives
(02/17/2011)
President's Budget Shows Mixed Results for Advancing Public Health Initiatives
(02/14/2011)
Release of FY 2011 Prevention and Public Health Fund Provides Significant Boost to Infrastructure, Programs
(02/09/2011)
Doctors, Nurses other Health Professionals Urge Congress to Resist Efforts to Weaken the Clean Air Act
(02/09/2011)
Congress Should Protect the Clean Air Act and Reject Rep. Upton’s Bill that Would Harm Public Health, Says APHA
(02/03/2011)
New APHA Congressional Scorecard Shows Encouraging Signs, Slow Progress in Public Health Policy
(02/03/2011)
APHA Applauds Senate for Reaffirming Support of Health Reform and Protecting the Health of the American People
(02/03/2011)
Florida Ruling Would Chart Dangerous Path for Public Health, Says APHA
(01/31/2011)
President Appoints Five APHA Members to Serve on Public Health Advisory Group
(01/28/2011)
Repeal of Health Reform Would Seriously Undermine Efforts to Protect Public Health, Says APHA
(01/19/2011)
APHA Reaffirms Its Support for Community Water Fluoridation
(01/18/2011)
President to Sign Historic Public Health Legislation Protecting U.S. Families from Foodborne Illness
(01/03/2011)
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