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American Public Health Association
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 99,022 followers
For science. For action. For health.
About us
The American Public Health Association champions the health of all people and all communities. We strengthen the public health profession, share the latest research and information, promote best practices and advocate for public health issues and policies grounded in research. We are the only organization that combines a 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence policy to improve the public's health. Our Mission Improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status Our Values Our values reflect the beliefs our members from all disciplines of public health and over 40 countries. - Community - Science and evidence-based decision making - Health equity - Prevention and wellness - Real progress in improving health
- Website
- http://www.apha.org
External link for American Public Health Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1872
- Specialties
- Public Health, Health Equity, and Global Health
Locations
- Primary
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800 I St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001, US
Employees at American Public Health Association
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Updates
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A decade since the news broke about tainted water in Flint, Michigan, very little has been done to clean the water in Flint, or anywhere in the U.S. "As we recognize the 10th anniversary of the water crisis in Flint, I am working to focus on the strides we have accomplished but struggle to ignore that we have yet to move on this significant issue," wrote APHA President Ella Greene-Moton in a recent op-ed: https://lnkd.in/ebG33G3W
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APHA applauds the EPA for new rules that reduce power plant pollution and benefit health. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efyfvdFm
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Help us make the 2024 Annual Meeting the best it can be by volunteering to be a film reviewer! Your input is crucial to making our Film Festival a success! Call for film reviewers is open until Friday, May 10. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4J4GbtQ #APHA2024
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Today's students are four times more likely to be shot at school than students were 50 years ago, according to a recent study. https://lnkd.in/ePmB5m-4
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As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we extend our gratitude to the thousands of volunteers supporting APHA and public health. Hear from some of these volunteers at https://lnkd.in/dCqPZxuH
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Several legislative priorities could improve funding and care for people with disabilities. https://lnkd.in/eD3_mH2b
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Extreme heat devastates public health — a degree or two of warming increases heat-related deaths by 250%. APHA has joined the Smart Surfaces Coalition to highlight the importance of implementing “smart surfaces,” an integrated solution, to cool our urban communities. Smart surfaces reduce flooding, reduce air pollution and cool neighborhoods through expanding tree cover and green spaces, creating a healthier environment. https://lnkd.in/dRVBkfSH
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APHA's Executive Director Dr. Georges Benjamin has joined the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health. The commission recently released a report detailing the ways climate change affects workers' health. Take a moment to read and share the report this #EarthDay: https://lnkd.in/ejuhPVmf
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As APHA celebrates Earth Day, we're highlighting the work of the next generation of climate and health activists. Read more about the activities of our Student Champions for Climate Justice: https://lnkd.in/e7ck-zaB