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....

Think you know your stuff? Test your knowledge of this week’s public health news with The Nation's Health #NewsQuiz! 👉 www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

Environmental justice work continues in US communities, despite pushback, www.apha.org/publications...

“It’s time to turn up the heat of justice,” says state Rep. Justin Jones #SpeakForHealth

“When we fight to end hunger, we fight for health!” #SpeakForHealth

Public health saves lives!!! #SpeakForHealth

The sign action at the Rally for the Public’s Health is 💯

“When we organize, we win!” says Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost at the Rally for the Public’s Health. “Let’s fight for patients over politics.” #SpeakForHealth

We’re starting! Can’t join us on the National Mall for the Rally for the Public’s Health? Watch our livestream on Instagram: www.instagram.com/americanpubl...

Join the Rally for the Public's Health virtually via Instagram Live in just a few minutes! vist.ly/4c2jt

One of the most popular photo opps at #APHA2025 this year? The big APHA sign in the convention center lobby! Did you take a photo there? Share it with the #APAH2025 hashtag!

We're just an hour away from the Rally for the Public's Health on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.! We're excited to get inspired and #SpeakforHealth. See you there soon! www.apha.org/events-and-m...

The tussle over SNAP benefits endangers health & lives. But many US households faced food insecurity even before the issue grabbed headlines: www.apha.org/publications... #APHA2025

Amplifying the value of public health will help in future efforts to rebuild the nation's system, experts said at #APHA2025: www.apha.org/publications...

Join us at the Rally for the Public’s Health, today at 2:30-4 p.m. at 7th Street NW on the National Mall, near the Hirshhorn Museum. Come early, as street closures are expected. APHA.org/Rally Unable to join in person? Join on Instagram Live! #SpeakForHealth

The days of calling social media “new media” are long gone. Yet public health remains decades behind in learning how to use it effectively, experts said at #APHA2025 www.apha.org/publications...

As tobacco company marketing tactics have evolved, so have campaigns that discourage use among youth, researchers report at #APHA2025: www.apha.org/publications...

How to defend public health at this critical moment: Experts weigh in at #APHA2025: www.apha.org/publications...

Today’s teenagers may find themselves at a crossroads: They’re more connected via social media than previous generations, but some find themselves feeling lonelier than ever. www.apha.org/publications...

Climate-driven extreme weather has increased in frequency & ferocity in recent years. The impact on human health is growing. Jamaica’s recent hurricane shows the urgency of preparing www.apha.org/publications... #APHA2025