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Making the Public's Health a National Priority

Washington, D.C. | November 2-5, 2025

Research has shown that public health efforts to prevent disease are more cost effective - and humane - than treating chronic health conditions, so now is the time to invest in our nation’s health. Health is a human right; let’s make it a national priority.

Check out these great highlights from APHA's 2018 Annual Meeting and Expo, including interviews with public health experts, our question of the day and highlights from some of the top sessions.

An Annual Meeting panel examines structured racism and privilege.	Debra Joy Perez discusses disparities in women's health.
Views on the major issues the LGBTQ community is facing today.	Dolores Huerta talks about how social change can affect population health.
The Opening General Session focused on health equity.	We ask attendees why they Speak for Health.
APHA's Georges Benjamin talks health equity and what's happening at APHA 2018.	APHA President-Elect Pamela Aaltonen gives us an overview of her plans for the year ahead.
We ask attendees what they look forward to most about the APHA Annual Meeting.	Jeni Miller of Global Climate and Health Alliance on climate change and health.
How gun violence impacts teens and how they're speaking out on prevention.	David Williams on health disparities and how we can narrow the gaps.
john a. powell on health equity and social justice in our current political environment.	Editor Sarah Verbiest discusses her new book "Moving Life Course Theory Into Action."
We ask Annual Meeting attendees what "For science. For action. For health." means to them.	Daniel Ellsberg on the potential health impacts of nuclear weapons and the danger of their accessibility.