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A wastewater surveillance program detected measles virus circulating in Houston well before cases were reported, new study in APHA's American Journal of Public Health finds: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/epdf/10.21…

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This legislation does nothing to improve public health! The House reconciliation bill would end health coverage for millions, limit access to reproductive health care and roll back programs to reduce air pollution. APHA is urging legislators to REJECT this bill. Full statement:

This legislation does nothing to improve public health! 
The House reconciliation bill would end health coverage for millions, limit access to reproductive health care and roll back programs to reduce air pollution. APHA is urging legislators to REJECT this bill. Full statement:
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Science Under Siege Billions of dollars in funding, gone. Clinical trials halted. Scientists fleeing federal agencies. What does the future hold for U.S. research and for the biotechnology companies that depend on it? Moderated by Matthew Herper APHA Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann

Science Under Siege

Billions of dollars in funding, gone. Clinical trials halted. Scientists fleeing federal agencies. What does the future hold for U.S. research and for the biotechnology companies that depend on it? 

Moderated by <a href="/matthewherper/">Matthew Herper</a> 
<a href="/PublicHealth/">APHA</a> <a href="/SueDHellmann/">Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann</a>
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Wildfire survivors can suffer harmful health effects long after the flames are extinguished. “Mental health and physical health must be priorities. The trauma from wildfires does not end when the flames die out.” The Nation's Health reports: thenationshealth.org/content/55/3/1…

Wildfire survivors can suffer harmful health effects long after the flames are extinguished.

“Mental health and physical health must be priorities. The trauma from wildfires does not end when the flames die out.” <a href="/nationshealth/">The Nation's Health</a> reports: thenationshealth.org/content/55/3/1…
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When Robert Kennedy, Jr., head of the Department of Health and Human Services, was asked if people should get the measles vaccine he said ‘I don’t think people should be taking medical advice from me’ nbcnews.com/health/health-…

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This #CleanAirMonth, teach the next generation how #climatechange affects health - and what they can do about it. Learn more in the @publichealth Climate Change & Youth Education Toolkit: bit.ly/APHA-CCYE

This #CleanAirMonth, teach the next generation how #climatechange affects health - and what they can do about it. Learn more in the @publichealth Climate Change &amp; Youth Education Toolkit: bit.ly/APHA-CCYE
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Join public health leaders, policymakers, and advocates at APHA's 2025 Policy Action Institute to gain the insights, connections and tools needed to drive meaningful change and shape the future of public health. Register today! app.sosha.ai/s/lAN02sVl

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Vaccine skepticism within nation’s top health offices is raising alarms across the health field. “We’re seeing more anti-vaccine legislation...mostly based on misinformation that has been perpetuated by people just like RFK Jr." The Nation's Health reports: thenationshealth.org/content/55/3/1…

Vaccine skepticism within nation’s top health offices is raising alarms across the health field. 

“We’re seeing more anti-vaccine legislation...mostly based on misinformation that has been perpetuated by people just like RFK Jr." <a href="/nationshealth/">The Nation's Health</a> reports: thenationshealth.org/content/55/3/1…
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🌬️ It’s #CleanAirMonth. Frontline & fenceline communities — often BIPOC & low-income — breathe the dirtiest air, live near polluters & suffer most from #asthma. Clean air = A public health issue. 💙 #ClimateChangesHealth #HealthEquity apha.org/getContentAsse…

🌬️ It’s #CleanAirMonth.
Frontline &amp; fenceline communities — often BIPOC &amp; low-income — breathe the dirtiest air, live near polluters &amp; suffer most from #asthma.
Clean air = A public health issue. 💙
#ClimateChangesHealth #HealthEquity
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.ResearchAmerica Board Vice Chair, Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, APHA, has been featured on the cover of Washingtonian 🌸 as one of #DC's Most Influential People of 2025! Read more about his role in shaping #Washington's #health policy discussions: washingtonian.com/2025/05/07/was…

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From air pollution to extreme heat, the environment impacts our health. A new APHA-endorsed Declaration on Climate Change and Health calls for leaders to take action to protect human health apha.org/getContentAsse… #ClimateChangesHealth

From air pollution to extreme heat, the environment impacts our health. A new APHA-endorsed Declaration on Climate Change and Health calls for leaders to take action to protect human health
apha.org/getContentAsse… #ClimateChangesHealth
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A new, landmark agreement adopted by world health leaders in Geneva this week is aimed at keeping the world safer from the destructive impacts of global pandemics. Read our coverage in The Nation's Health publichealthnewswire.org/?p=who-pandemi… #PandemicAgreement World Health Organization (WHO)

A new, landmark agreement adopted by world health leaders in Geneva this week is aimed at keeping the world safer from the destructive impacts of global pandemics. Read our coverage in The Nation's Health publichealthnewswire.org/?p=who-pandemi… #PandemicAgreement <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>
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Action alert! 📢 The House is expected to consider legislation that could cause millions of Americans to lose health coverage and essential nutrition benefits. Tell your representatives to protect public health by opposing this legislation! votervoice.net/PublicHealth/c… #SpeakforHealth

Action alert! 📢 The House is expected to consider legislation that could cause millions of Americans to lose health coverage and essential nutrition benefits. Tell your representatives to protect public health by opposing this legislation! votervoice.net/PublicHealth/c… #SpeakforHealth
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Less than 4 weeks until APHA's 2025 Policy Action Institute! Public health needs strong voices now more than ever. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect and act. Register today: apha.org/pai🗣 #SpeakForHealth

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Failure to boost our #primarycare system will harm many communities and have longterm #publichealth consequences. US primary care system in dire need of investment as insurance payments to providers fall thenationshealth.org/content/55/3/1… by Kim Krisberg via The Nation's Health APHA

Failure to boost our #primarycare system will harm many communities and have longterm #publichealth consequences.

US primary care system in dire need of investment as insurance payments to providers fall thenationshealth.org/content/55/3/1… by <a href="/KKrisberg/">Kim Krisberg</a> via <a href="/nationshealth/">The Nation's Health</a> <a href="/PublicHealth/">APHA</a>
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This practice can help keep kids healthy. But a top federal leader just came out against it. Learn more by taking the latest The Nation's Health news quiz thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

This practice can help keep kids healthy. But a top federal leader just came out against it. Learn more by taking the latest <a href="/nationshealth/">The Nation's Health</a> news quiz thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
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Looking for a new career opportunity? APHA has a few great opportunities for people looking to make a difference! Apply today at APHA.org/Careers #publichealthjobs

Looking for a new career opportunity? APHA has a few great opportunities for people looking to make a difference! Apply today at APHA.org/Careers #publichealthjobs
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The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1, and it's predicted to be a doozy. Follow these 5 tips to #GetReady! aphagetready.org/resources/fact… #ClimateChangesHealth

The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1, and it's predicted to be a doozy. Follow these 5 tips to #GetReady! aphagetready.org/resources/fact…  #ClimateChangesHealth