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The American Public Health Association works for optimal and equitable health & well-being for all. Join us at APHA.org

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APHA@apha· 25d

The "Disability Justice: Public Health for Collective Liberation" learning series will return July 28 with a free webinar on the ways health departments can move towards disability justice. Register: vist.ly/5bm64

A navy blue event graphic with white text says, "Disability Justice: How health departments strive for accessibility and disability justice. Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET." Beneath the text are photos of the four event speakers. At the bottom of the graphic are logos for the Center for Public Health Policy and APHA.

APHA@apha· 25d

Join APHA's Shweta Arya on July 21 at 2 p.m. ET for a conversation with Climate XChange on best practices and lessons learned from campaigns that leverage both climate and health advocacy: vist.ly/5bkxw

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APHA@apha· 26d

How well do you know what happened in public health news this week? Take the quiz from The Nation's Health: vist.ly/5bkig

APHA@apha· 26d

Wildfire smoke from Canada is making its way through parts of the U.S., potentially exposing more than 115 million people to unhealthy air.

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APHA@apha· 26d

Thank you to the incoming leaders of APHA's member groups and state & regional Affiliates who joined us this week in D.C. for planning, networking and education. We are inspired by your work!

A photo of a large group of people posing for a photo outside the APHA headquarters in Washington, DC. The incoming leaders of APHA's member groups and state & regional Affiliates joined us for a bootcamp in July 2026.

APHA@apha· 27d

APHA is proud to support the upcoming Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action, July 17–19. Communities across America are coming together to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis and demand an end to the growing attacks on our democracy and our rights.

A graphic with a purple background has a yellow title that says, "Weekend of Action." Beneath that are the dates, "July 17-19" in pink. Under the dates are the words, "Good Trouble Lives On" in purple over yellow, pink and green swashes. In the lower right corner of the graphic is a cut out photo of civil rights leader John Lewis.

APHA@apha· 27d

Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S. — and kills half a million people globally every year. Unfortunately, only 37% of Americans recognize heat waves as a serious health threat.

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APHA@apha· 28d

Who should be America's next surgeon general? The nation's top doc post is still vacant. In the latest episode of The Nation's Health Podcast, two former officeholders share what they want in the next leader: vist.ly/5b8ed

APHA@apha· 29d

Today is the last day to register for THE public health event of the year before rates increase: vist.ly/5b7fn Join us Nov. 1-4 in San Antonio, Texas for the APHA Annual Meeting and Expo.

APHA@apha· Jul 13

Use our easy Action Alert to submit your comment before the deadline: https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/PublicHealth/campaigns/138009/respond

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APHA@apha· Jul 13

Today is the last day to tell OMB not to put politics over science and public health.

White text in a navy blue box says, "In early 2025, the Trump administration abruptly canceled NIH grants for research that did not align with its policies. Studies on vaccine hesitancy, LGBTQIA+ health, Black maternal mortality and more were defunded, leaving many researchers unemployed." Beneath the box is a photo by Geoff Livingston of a protest around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool where people are holding signs. The sign in front says, "Explain how gutting the NIH makes America great."

White text on a blue background says, "APHA and other organizations fought back, suing the NIH. Now, the administration is looking to circumvent the courts by fundamentally changing the grant process through the Office of Management and Budget." Beneath that is black text over an image of a ripped piece of paper that says, “In spring 2025, the American Civil Liberties Union joined the American Public Health Association and a union representing many postdocs in suing the NIH, arguing the terminations were arbitrary and capricious — issued, as Sosa put it, without legal basis. Courts agreed in early rounds, and grants began to be restored.” Medscape, June 29, 2026. That is a quote from this article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/science-interrupted-lasting-impact-terminated-grants-2026a1000m1l?form=fpf

White and yellow text on a black background says, "OMB’s proposal would: Authorize political appointees to award federal grants based on political ideology instead of scientists and policy experts awarding grants based on evidence-based research; Allow those appointees to cancel, suspend or modify grants at any time and for any reason; Block federal funding for implementing programs that include DEIA, “gender ideology,” and international collaboration; Restrict the use of grant funds for professional development like attending conferences"

APHA@apha· Jul 10

We won't judge you if you miss the early-bird rate for the APHA Annual Meeting, but your wallet might. Register for APHA 2026 by July 14 for the lowest registration rate: vist.ly/5atx7

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APHA@apha· Jul 10

Were you paying attention this week? Take the #NewsQuiz from The Nation’s Health and find out how well you followed public health news: vist.ly/5atku

APHA@apha· Jul 9

Protecting the public’s health depends on all of us. When we speak up, participate and work through our differences, we can find solutions that protect health and safety in our communities and build a free society.

A photo shows a diverse group of people in athletic wear celebrating outside with trees in the background. Beneath the photo is text that says, "The public's health is stronger in a fair and inclusive democracy." Below the text are logos for APHA and the Pro-Democracy Narrative playbook

APHA@apha· Jul 8

Tell OMB not to put politics over science before comments close July 13: www.votervoice.net/mobile/Publi...

White and yellow text in a navy blue box says, "We urge everyone who cares about science and health to submit public comments to OMB by July 13. APHA will also submit its own comments and continue to fight this proposed regulation." That blue box is overlaid on a photo of a woman in a dark room, sitting in front of a laptop with a determined look on her face.

APHA@apha· Jul 7

APHA@apha· Jul 6

Join APHA and @protectdemocracy.org tomorrow, July 7, at 12 p.m. ET for a free webinar on what public health folks can actually do about the midterms. vist.ly/5aa6a

Event graphic for 'Defending Democracy in the 2026 Midterms: What Public Health Needs to Know,' July 7th, 12-1pm ET. Speakers Corey Dukes and Alison Hirsh of Protect Democracy. APHA and Protect Democracy logos.

APHA@apha· Jul 6

Save big when your organization joins APHA. Organizational members enjoy great discounts on event registration, individual membership rates and much more! Learn how your agency can join APHA and save: vist.ly/5a9my

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APHA@apha· Jul 4

While we're going through a challenging moment in public health history, it's important to celebrate how far we've come. Here's to the big wins of the past and the breakthroughs that are yet to come. vist.ly/5a3pn

APHA@apha· Jul 2

Good news for public health research: NIH's All of Us Research Program is now the largest integrated genomics and health database in the world. Data from more than 747,000 participants, including more than 535,000 whole genome sequences, is available to registered researchers at no cost.

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APHA@apha· Jul 2

Were you paying attention? Take the #NewsQuiz from The Nation’s Health and see how well you tracked this week in public health: vist.ly/59vxk

APHA@apha· Jun 26

Think you’re the news expert in your group? Show off your score from the public health #newsquiz from The Nation’s Health: vist.ly/59953 6-18-2026_newsquiz&medium=linkedin&source=VISTA-SOCIAL

APHA@apha· Jun 25

Mecklenburg County Environmental Health demonstrated outstanding leadership in advancing food safety practices that help prevent foodborne illness.

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APHA@apha· Jun 25

@NationalAssociationofCountyAndCityHealthOfficials has announced the Mecklenburg County Health Department in North Carolina as the 2026 Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award for Excellence in Food Protection at the Local Level: vist.ly/594rj

The graphic says, "Presenting 2026 Crumbine Award Winner as Mecklenburg County Health Department, North Carolina. www.crumbineaward.com." The graphic is navy blue with white text and gold swooshes

APHA@apha· Jun 24

Public libraries are essential resources to our most vulnerable community members. In Pima County, Arizona, the local health department and the public library are teaming up to combat the rising opioid crisis.

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APHA@apha· Jun 23

🏳️‍⚧️Medicaid is more than health insurance, it is a lifeline for millions of people with disabilities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals. Protecting access to it and affirming care is essential to advancing health equity, dignity and Disability Justice for all.

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APHA@apha· Jun 22

Take action by July 13. Tell OMB how putting politics over science will affect your work: www.votervoice.net/PublicHealth...

APHA@apha· Jun 19

Juneteenth serves as a vivid reminder to advance racial equity in healthcare, education, employment, housing and justice, because the well-being of our communities depends on the equitable treatment of all individuals. Learn about Juneteenth. vist.ly/58dza

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APHA@apha· Jun 17

Grant award decisions should be based on merit, not ideology. We're opposing the White House's plans to politicize federal grant-making. Tell OMB how it would impact your work. Send a comment now: vist.ly/5864b

APHA@apha· Jun 17

APHA CEO Georges C. Benjamin, MD, explains why our health system isn't working for us and how the next generation of health leadership could fix it: vist.ly/585fg