Center for Public Health Policy

The APHA Center for Public Health Policy highlights the connections between communities — where we live, work, play, and learn –— and our collective health. We serve as a catalyst for positive change by strengthening public health capacity to advance health equity. With an experienced staff and a vast network of diverse partners, we create informative and solutions-oriented tools and resources that support APHA’s vision of optimal, equitable health and well-being for all.

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Our Work 

The Center’s work is organized around the following core priorities: health and racial equity, environmental health and justice, disability and health, and public health and education. We advance policies and practices to address the social determinants of health and equity through:

  • Policy Research, Analysis and Translation
  • Advocacy 
  • Capacity Building 
  • Partnerships and Convenings

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Our Focus Areas 

Racial Equity

Environmental Health

Disability and Health

Education and Health

Health Equity