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APHA hires new staff, creates Affiliate, component departments Members Only

APHA now has a single department to serve the needs of its Sections, Special Primary Interest Groups and other member components.

Incoming Section leaders meet in Washington, D.C., for orientation Members Only

The chairs-elect of APHA’s many Sections as well as the Student Assembly traveled to APHA headquarters in July to learn more about their duties before they take the reins of their respective groups.

Finkel earns Rall award for work in health advocacy Members Only

Adam M. Finkel, ScD, MPP, CIH, will receive the 2006 David P. Rall Award for Advocacy in Public Health for his career in advancing science in the service of public health protection during APHA’s 134th Annual Meeting in Boston in November.

APHA Award for Excellence to go to Katz Members Only

Aaron B. Katz, CPH, will receive the 2006 APHA Award for Excellence in honor of his contributions to higher education in public health and health policy and work with Seattle’s community organizations and state government.

Lear named winner of Rodriguez-Trias award Members Only

Walter J. Lear, MD, will be recognized with the 2006 Helen Rodriguez-Trias Award for Social Justice at APHA’s 134th Annual Meeting in Boston.

Kentucky Dental Health Partnership to be recognized Members Only

The Kentucky Dental Public Health Partnership will be awarded the APHA/Glaxo SmithKline Partnership for Healthy Children Award at APHA’s 134th Annual Meeting in November in Boston.

Fielding to receive APHA’s 2006 Sedgwick award Members Only

Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, MBA, will receive APHA’s oldest and most prestigious award, the Sedgwick Memorial Medal for Distinguished Service in Public Health, at APHA’s 134th Annual Meeting in Boston in November.

New book promotes cultural competencies in health care Members Only

Health providers who serve American Indians and Alaska Natives face special communication challenges that go far beyond language barriers. Teaching health care providers about a tribe’s history and culture is a foundation for communication.

Attending the Annual Meeting? Register now to vote absentee Members Only

Before packing their suitcases for APHA’s 134th Annual Meeting in Boston this November, public health professionals are being reminded to put in a request for their absentee ballots.

APHA Help Us Help Them campaign to benefit health care for homeless Members Only

Each year, the APHA Annual Meeting registration form asks participants to “Help Us Help Them” before they seal their envelopes or hit the final “submit” key.

The Nation’s Health wins national recognition: Three-part series on healthy aging wins Clarion Award Members Only

A series of articles in The Nation’s Health that focused on healthy aging has brought national acclaim to APHA.

APHA to offer career coaching services at 134th Annual Meeting Members Only

APHA’s Public Health CareerMart will take to the road in November to set up shop at the Association’s 134th Annual Meeting in Boston. For the first time, experienced and certified career coaches will be available to meet with members.

APHA members helping public get ready for flu, infectious diseases: Sections taking part in Get Ready effort

APHA members are serving as the backbone of APHA’s Get Ready campaign, which will help Americans prepare for pandemic flu and other emerging infectious diseases.

APHA Advocates: Recent actions on public health by APHA Members Only

APHA takes action on global resources for women, mental health services and more.