ASPPH hosted a media briefing today, calling on Congress to use its oversight authority to reverse the Department of Education’s decision to exclude public health degrees from the “professional degree” category. Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtuJ...

“Measles is a bad bug,” APHA CEO Georges C. Benjamin, MD, tells CNN. During a usual outbreak, “money would flow, resources would come in, there would be a big national educational campaign, and quite frankly, a large vaccination campaign across all areas of our country.”

It is past time for Congress to ensure that federal immigration officers practice humane treatment of all people. Tell your members of Congress to speak up and hold ICE accountable. Send a message NOW: www.votervoice.net/PublicHealth...

Make your mark on public health! Submit an abstract now for #APHA2026 for your opportunity to present in San Antonio in November. Find out how at APHA.org/annualmeeting

APHA mourns the loss of Dr. William H. Foege, a titan of public health whose life and work made people around the world healthier and safer. Dr. Foege consistently applied science, innovation and moral clarity to address the most pressing public health challenges of his time. vist.ly/4p4z2

“He has no idea what he’s talking about,” says Dr. Sean O’Leary, chair of AAP's infectious disease committee. Rejecting decades of science, vaccine panel chair says polio and other shots should be optional, the New York Times reports: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/h...

Catch up on what you missed! This week’s #newsquiz from The Nation’s Health is also your quick public health news refresher: www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

Register now for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention! Through in-person and virtual sessions, attendees will network and gain insights on organizing, climate justice, resilient health care, policy innovations and more. 🌎 Register today: vist.ly/4nmzc #OPOH26 #ClimateChangesHealth

‘Shattered’: US scientists speak out about how Trump policies disrupted their careers www.nature.com/articles/d41...

It's a rave! APHA Press' bestselling book, “Racism: Science and Tools for the Public Health Professional, 2nd edition,” has been named an outstanding academic title by ACRL. Save 15% now on your copy with code OAT2025 bit.ly/4qwwS3F

Lawsuit from APHA and partners challenges administration’s new vaccine guidance for children wapo.st/4bHJsZ5

As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his courage to challenge the status quo, let’s honor his memory by continuing his nonviolent efforts to promote justice, equality and love to create a better future for all.

Stay sharp, stay informed. Test yourself on the latest with the public health #newsquiz from The Nation’s Health: thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

Slashing funding for public health work that helps people experiencing addiction, homelessness and mental illness is shameless. At a time when overdose deaths have only recently begun to decline and the mental health crisis remains acute, dismantling this safety net will cost lives.

It's quiz time! Check out our first quiz of the year and find out what you know: www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz (Pssst, public health educators: Share the quiz with your students this semester to up their knowledge of current events in public health!)

Thank you for your work on this important legislation! Extending these credits will help millions of people afford health insurance and save lives. bit.ly/49ftEva 💯!

APHA has grave concerns about the new childhood vaccine schedule announced by Trump administration officials. The dramatic decrease in recommended vaccines coupled with fewer boosters leaves the American public, especially kids, more vulnerable to preventable illness & death: bit.ly/4qwAJwU

When we work together, a lot can happen in a year. Let's resolve to improve health for all communities in 2026.

New year, new goals! Kick off 2026 by committing to move more! APHA’s Keep It Moving Challenge is officially underway. Use the app to track your progress & stay motivated all season long. Make this your most active year yet! vist.ly/4kaij #KeepItMovingChallenge #NPHW 👟

Grocery costs are rising, and food assistance is failing. On this episode of The Nation's Health Podcast, hear how U.S. policies are creating a hunger gap that leaves too many plates empty: vist.ly/4jzr3

State and regional officials are forming health alliances to fill gaps in U.S. public health. The gaps formed due to federal agencies’ withdrawing from much of the public health landscape. vist.ly/4jeq5

APHA's Executive Director, Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, MD, was named one of 54 Most Influential People Shaping Healthcare Policy by Washingtonian magazine. We appreciate Dr. Benjamin's commitment to advocating for policies to improve public health. vist.ly/4jan2

We don't mean to brag, but have you seen our glow-up?! ✨ Since relaunching our website in April, we’ve made tons of improvements & added new tools, resources & opportunities for engagement. Watch the new video tutorial on how to make the most of your experience visiting APHA.org. vist.ly/4iwxt

A third of the people who rely on SNAP are children. When benefits shrink, American children pay the price. The Nation's Health Podcast examines how policy decisions about food & nutrition shape their health and future. Listen now: vist.ly/4iw88

Temperatures are falling, but energy costs keep rising. But, extremely cold conditions can aggravate underlying health concerns. If you're trying to reduce your heating bills this winter, you can still stay warm — and healthy. vist.ly/4ish2

A recently released report endorsed by APHA and 11 other leading health organizations details the widespread health impacts caused by fossil fuel pollution. ⛽#ClimateChangesHealth vist.ly/4isa5

Registration for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention is now open! Join us in Arlington or virtually this spring as we tackle the growing impact of climate change on health, which is the most urgent public health issue of our time. 🌎 Register here: vist.ly/4iqsw #ClimateChangesHealth

Reminder: This deadline is approaching soon! Don’t miss your opportunity to get $10K and support for your partnerships

U.S. cities are experiencing more extreme heat. Some neighborhoods can be 15-20°F warmer than others because of the urban heat island effect. Watch our video to learn how APHA and local partners are using smart surfaces to combat extreme heat, flooding and climate inequities: bit.ly/3KEzv3D

Quiz time! 📝 See how much you really know about this week in public health with the #newsquiz from The Nation’s Health: www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

Americans want to be able to afford health insurance. Congress must stop neglecting its duty and extend tax credits before they expire this month. We can't let 5 million people lose their coverage! Read our statement: www.apha.org/news-and-med...

New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclusion reaffirms WHO’s position that childhood vaccines do not cause autism. www.who.int/news/item/11...

Ever feel overwhelmed when using social media to share your organization’s work? Not sure where to start? This new APHA tip sheet can help you get strategic with social media. shorturl.at/auAyv

Health departments & community organizations: Want to strengthen your partnerships? Apply now to become part of the Building Bridges Learning Community, which includes $10,000 and seven months of support. Don't delay! Deadline is Dec. 16: smr.to/p106667

“These could have been my students. My family. My friends," says Sean Stielow. Hear from #CatherineBarberAward winners about their research to prevent violent deaths in The Nation’s Health Podcast: bit.ly/aphapodcast #NVDRS

The Trump administration's decision to roll back universal Hepatitis B vaccine schedule recommendations will leave children vulnerable to unnecessary exposure and preventable illness. Read APHA's statement: www.apha.org/news-and-med...

What are you passionate about? MPH student Jacqueline Miller shares her love of art for art and how most of our passions can be used to make a meaningful difference through a career in public health: www.educationandcareernews.com/careers-in-h...

The science is clear: Immunizing all infants against hepatitis B saves lives. Eliminating one of the most significant public- health achievements in U.S. child health in recent decades would pose "unnecessary and preventable risk." Read our public comment: www.apha.org/news-and-med...

This #GivingTuesday, support truth, equity and public health with APHA: www.apha.org/donate

Why are grocery bills soaring while support for food assistance is shrinking? Kyle Ross from @americanprogress.bsky.social breaks down the policy changes behind the growing U.S. hunger gap on The Nation's Health Podcast: bit.ly/aphapodcast

Violent deaths aren’t just numbers — they’re stories with lessons. Hear how CDC's #NVDRS is helping save lives by connecting the dots. A new episode of The Nation's Health Podcast is out now: bit.ly/aphapodcast

We are all public health! Join us on Public Health Thank You Day today in expressing our collective gratitude & commitment to supporting the public health workforce and their tireless efforts to protect and improve health. #PublicHealthHeroes #PHTYD

APHA and other leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups issued a joint statement on the alarming changes made to the CDC autism website. #SpeakForHealth vist.ly/4fexk

Health threats surge as scientists warn the world is edging toward irreversible climate damage, via The Nation's Health: www.apha.org/publications... #COP30

Ready to get active in the new year? Join APHA’s #KeepItMovingChallenge. Walk, run, dance or do whatever moves you. Together, we can reach a billion steps. Sign up today! nphw.org/keep-it-moving

It’s not too late to quit using tobacco. No matter your age or how long you’ve been smoking, quitting can improve your health. Learn how to take the first step: www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-... #GreatAmericanSmokeout

The American Academy of Pediatrics is denouncing false claims about autism posted on CDC website by Trump officials: "Anyone repeating this harmful myth is misinformed or intentionally trying to mislead parents." www.aap.org/en/news-room...

DYK? Average life expectancy for U.S. men is about five years shorter than that of U.S. women. This #InternationalMensDay, learn how public health can help close the gap. www.apha.org/publications...

Do you know how to confidently and clearly engage with policymakers about public health? Join the de Beaumont Foundation, APHA & more on Dec. 8 to learn practical, research-based strategies that can help you communicate your messages. RSVP now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... FREE!

Our book Systems that Impact Population Health: Past and Present, has just been published by @apha.org Press. Book discusses how structural racism works through social and health systems to reduce access to opportunity structures and cause health inequities. ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/book/10....