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House FY 2027 spending bill underfunds public health putting communities at risk
The House Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, approved by the House Appropriations Committee today, fails to provide adequate funding for key public health agencies and programs.
2026 Policy Action Institute looks ahead to midterms and the future of public health and MAHA
Policymakers and public health professionals will convene at the 2026 Policy Action Institute on June 9-10, focusing on the implications of the midterm elections and looking ahead to the future of public health and the MAHA movement.
Erica Schwartz possesses the medical background and public health knowledge to lead CDC
As a well-trained and credentialed physician and former Deputy Surgeon General, Erica Schwartz possesses the medical background and public health knowledge to understand that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must be guided by evidence-based science.
Seven Days In June: Health is Primary
The health of Americans is on the ballot in 2026. Health touches every person, family, employer, community and local economy; it is not a niche issue. Join this national week of action June 1–7, 2026.