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New APHA Press book emphasizes advancing equity and justice in public health practice
Strategic Skills for Public Health Practice: Advancing Equity and Justice explains how powerful systems determine how long and how well we all live and suggests strategies practitioners can implement to improve community health.
Statement on CDC autism website changes
Our organizations, representing autistic individuals, their families, medical professionals and public health workers, are alarmed that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is promoting the outdated, disproven idea that vaccines cause autism.
APHA announces 2025 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.
APHA statement on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
After more than two years of devastating violence between Israel and Hamas that inflicted untold pain and suffering on people throughout the region, APHA is encouraged by the ceasefire and return of hostages.