Webinars

Climate change
Climate change is one of the most serious health threats facing our nation. Public health professionals have a key role to play in responding to and preparing for these health threats. APHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted a six-part  webinar series that has been translated into a practical guidebook. These sessions brought together experts in the field of climate change to discuss topics such as climate science, health risk communication, adaptation strategies and more.

Climate Change Webinars - Series 1, Series 2

Sodium
Reducing the intake of sodium is an important public health goal for Americans. The U.S. population still consumes more sodium than is recommended, placing individuals at risk for various chronic diseases.  APHA, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Institute of Medicine hosted a webinar to discuss the rationale on the need for sodium reduction, map out the landscape of current activities on sodium reduction, and discuss the recommendations of the 2010 IOM Report, "Strategies to Reduce Sodium Intake in the United States." Q & A from the webinar is also available. (PDF)

Power of Policy

Policy is critical tool for creating the physical and social environments that promote health. APHA, with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, presents series of webinars aimed at improving the capacity of state, tribal, local or territorial health departments to use policy as a tool to improve population health.

Power of Policy webinars

Transportation
Public health and transportation professionals have the opportunity to view our archived four-part webinar series that covers how transportation systems impact health in diverse communities across the nation and highlights innovative state and local programs that leverage opportunities in transportation that benefit health.

Transportation webinars