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.

Watch highlights from APHA 2019

"I love public health." Annual Meeting attendees tell us why they are APHA members.	We ask attendees, "What public health issues will be important to you in the 2020 elections?"
We ask attendees, 'What can public health do to help prevent violence, and why is this important?'	Angela D. Aina of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance talks about addressing disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality.
Reuben Warren previews the Closing General Session, which explores the health impact of human bondage.	Charlotte McLain-Nhlapo addresses some of the biggest challenges facing the disability community.
Joshua Sharfstein on the goals of the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and its new partnership with APHA.	Lisa Lee and Bruce Jennings talk about the importance of a code of ethics for public health professionals.
Brett Giroir updates us on HIV and substance misuse.	Chandra Ford discusses her new book and racism.
Karen DeSalvo speaks about using prevention as a public health strategy.	Sandro Galea on the importance of a science-based approach to public health.
APHA's Georges Benjamin talks about the importance of science and public health.	CDC Director Robert Redfield talks about strategies to prevent substance misuse.
APHA's president-elect on the importance of taking mental health seriously.	Annual Meeting attendees share why public health matters to them.