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APHA announces 2026 awards for excellence in public health
Every year, the American Public Health Association honors excellence in public health leadership and innovation, from state and local health officials to those speaking up for public health from the halls of Congress.
A Champion for All, Dolly Parton’s Legacy of Caring Deeply for Others Serves as a Reminder That Good Health is for Everyone
The American Public Health Association mourns the passing of country music icon, advocate and public health champion, Dolly Parton.
Vaccine Disinformation is Hampering the U.S. Response to Control the Deadly Measles Outbreak
Recently reported deaths of Americans in the midst of a troubling outbreak of measles across the nation should serve as a stark reminder of the costly impacts of vaccine disinformation and the ways it hinders the U.S. response to slow the spread of the infectious disease.
Erica Schwartz has a tough road ahead as the new Director of the CDC – we’re rooting for her
Erica Schwartz possesses the medical background and public health knowledge to effectively lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.