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Review APHA news releases and statements on key public health topics, from health reform to violence prevention to public health funding and more. For more information, please call APHA Communications at 202-777-2509 or email us.

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The American Public Health Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics applaud USDA’s school nutrition rule

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APR 24 2024

The American Public Health Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics support improved nutrition and flexibilities to serve local and traditional tribal foods that are possible with updates finalized in the school nutrition standards announced April 24, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These school nutrition standards will support a healthier school day for millions of children across the country.

AJPH news release

Mental Health Disparities Growing Among Transgender Adults

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APR 10 2024

Transgender and gender non-conforming individuals encounter numerous social and institutional challenges that significantly affect their physical and mental wellbeing. Several studies have indicated a higher mental health burden among transgender adults than cisgender adults. A recent study in the May issue of the American Journal of Public Health reports a stark increase in mental health issues among transgender adults from 2014 to 2021.

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Amicus Brief Urges Supreme Court to Protect Public Health and Uphold EMTALA

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APR 02 2024

Leading public health and health care organizations and 133 distinguished deans and public health, health professions, and health law and policy scholars file friend-of-the-court brief to protect the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act in Idaho v. United States

AJPH news release

Special AJPH Publication Explores the Urgency of Public Mental Health

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MAR 27 2024

The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH), in partnership with the University of California, Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health, have created this special issue dedicated to delivering insights that challenge traditional approaches to mental health while focusing on the pressing mental health crises exacerbated by recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, international wars and societal disparities. "The Social Context of Mental Health, Bereavement and Grief: A Call for Public Mental Health" sheds light on the critical intersection of mental health and societal well-being.

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APHA applauds historic EPA asbestos rule

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MAR 18 2024

The American Public Health Association today praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for releasing a final rule banning the import and use of chrysotile asbestos. Asbestos, a known carcinogen, is responsible for more than 40,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.

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Biden’s proposed 2025 budget bolsters public health

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MAR 12 2024

The modest funding increases outlined in President Biden’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal would bolster the public health system’s ability to combat the many urgent challenges facing the nation, including public health emergencies, violence prevention and other ongoing public health threats.

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APHA applauds Biden’s commitment to public health

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MAR 07 2024

As we all prepare for the 2024 State of the Union, APHA has listed some of Biden's successes and our hopes for his future initiatives.

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Mass shooting in Kansas City highlights need for sensible gun laws

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FEB 15 2024

The American Public Health Association condemns yesterday’s mass shooting in Kansas City. We see it as a sign that we have waited too long to pass the sensible and comprehensive policies this nation needs, and encourage our representatives to do so.

AJPH news release

Special AJPH supplement offers solutions to healthcare workers’ mental health challenges

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FEB 14 2024

The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have created this special issue dedicated to tackling the urgent matter of mental health among healthcare workers. Health Worker Mental Health: From the Current Crisis to a Sustainable Future delves into the challenges confronting health workers and examines critical research findings that aim to cultivate tangible solutions.

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APHA welcomes updated, stronger particulate matter pollution standard

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FEB 07 2024

APHA is pleased that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a critical final rule today that will update the annual national ambient air quality standard for particulate matter pollution.

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APHA mourns the passing of past president, June Jackson Christmas

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JAN 22 2024

The American Public Health Association is deeply saddened by the loss of visionary leader, compassionate advocate, renowned psychiatrist and former APHA President, Dr. June Jackson Christmas.

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APHA adopts new public health policy statements

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JAN 19 2024

APHA’s Governing Council adopted seven new policy statements focused on the critical issues of vaccine equity, youth physical activity programs, incarcerated patient care, forcible displacement of people living unsheltered, fall prevention in older adults and public health requests within enduring international conflict. These policies will help shape APHA's position on legislation and regulations and be utilized to write briefs, fact sheets, reports and statements on these public health topics.

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Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments Considering Deference to Federal Executive Agencies in Loper and Relentless Cases

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JAN 17 2024

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments considering deference to federal executive agencies in Loper and Relentless cases today. These cases put in question the “Chevron deference” that protects the legal stability of public health programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Overturning this long-standing precedent threatens nation’s health care system by undermining authority of federal agencies.

AJPH news release

Special issue of American Journal of Public Health illuminates lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic

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JAN 11 2024

A series of editorials and papers exploring community-engaged research during the COVID-19 pandemic covers how to create effective community needs assessments and surveys to inform local COVID-19 mitigation strategies, how to develop and test locally and culturally relevant community engagement approaches, achieve sustained uptake of proven interventions and examine strategies for building and sustaining community trust.

AJPH news release

Special AJPH Supplement Explores Disparities in Equitable Access to Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs

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DEC 20 2023

Special AJPH Supplement Explores Disparities in Equitable Access to Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs

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Public health implications of the Israel-Hamas War

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NOV 03 2023

APHA is a staunch supporter of peaceful methods to resolve our differences. The Israel-Hamas war has brought into sharp focus the devastating impact of war. APHA is calling on all parties directly and indirectly involved to find a quick and just end to the violence, ensure the safe release of all hostages, protect all health and aid workers, safeguard health facilities and ensure prompt and sufficient humanitarian aid.

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APHA officially commences grant program that will create cooler, healthier cities

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OCT 24 2023

APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity has awarded $75,000 grants to six state Affiliates to support at-risk communities and the transition towards Smart Surfaces as part of the Smart Surfaces Coalition.

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Five APHA members elected to National Academy of Medicine

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OCT 13 2023

APHA recognizes that five of the newly elected members of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) (Debra M. Furr-Holden, PhD; Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado, MD; Keshia M. Pollack Porter, PhD, MPH; Joseph B. Richardson Jr., PhD, MA; and Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, MD, MPH, PhD) are current APHA members

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Public health leaders call on policymakers to prioritize buildings as instruments of public health

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SEP 26 2023

A dozen public health leaders urge policymakers to rethink building policies to place human health at the forefront

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APHA releases two groundbreaking books tackling health equity and reproductive health

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SEP 26 2023

APHA Press announces the release of Black Women’s Reproductive Health and Sexuality: A Holistic Public Health Approach, and Health Inequities, and African Americans: A Comprehensive Examination.

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National Health Groups Urge Supreme Court to Protect Executive Agencies’ Authority in Case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo

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SEP 22 2023

Amicus brief filed by leading public health, consumer and provider groups, including APHA, states that overturning long-standing "Chervon deference" precedent would disrupt the nation's health care system by risking important work on federal agencies.

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Coalition of nation’s leading organizations of medical and public health professionals defends Medicare drug price negotiation program in brief to court

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SEP 18 2023

The coalition submitted a friend of the court brief supporting the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Medicare drug pricing negotiation program and explaining that it will help improve patient outcomes and public health.

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APHA announces 2023 awards for excellence in public health

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AUG 31 2023

APHA announces 2023 awards for excellence in public health

AJPH news release

Explore groundbreaking research on U.S. Life Expectancy with AJPH’s September issue

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AUG 09 2023

Explore groundbreaking research on U.S. Life Expectancy with AJPH’s September issue