Students and Young People:
Take Action
Students are powerful advocates for health, well-being and equity.
Students at all levels and young people are powerful advocates at the forefront of social movements. In particular, undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students in public health, medicine, nursing, social work, and other allied fields are incredible advocates for public health and equity.
Students do a lot to protect the public’s health.
Students can play a vital role in promoting and protecting public health by educating themselves on current issues, engaging in advocacy, and supporting organizations that are doing the work.
Take action!
- Learn about public health, policy and advocacy
- Join student groups within APHA and/or state Affiliate
- Volunteer time and support efforts of state public health association
- Engage in policy advocacy by contacting their elected officials, writing letters to the editor and op-eds, and other activities.
Act now
- Participate in APHA’s legislative action alerts and urge policymakers to vote for public health.
- Tap into APHA’s resources and Speak for Health.
- Stay up to date on APHA’s events and meetings.
- View the APHA Legislative Update page and stay informed about important federal legislative activity and notable state legislative activity.