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Welcome to PHERN!
PHERN, or the Public Health and Equity Resource Navigator, is a new web-based platform housing over 1,000 curated resources to help changemakers find information and resources to end the pandemic, advance equity, and build a resilient, robust, sustainable public health system for the future.
APHA Annual Meeting & Expo 2025
APHA 2025Annual Meeting & ExpoNov 2-5Washington, DCVirtual OptionDescriptionMaking the Public's Health a National Priority Research has shown that public health efforts to prevent disease are more cost effective - and humane - than treating chronic health...
APHA’s Campaign for the Public’s Health Rally
November 5th, 20252:30 - 4:30pm EST Washington, D.C.DescriptionMark your calendar for APHA's Campaign for the Public's Health Rally! Join APHA and partners on the National Mall to rally for critical public health issues and initiatives. Speakers (to be announced) will...
Collaborative Advocacy Preserves Public Health Funding in New York’s 2024 Budget
By Ursula Oguejiofor, MPH Erin Sinisgalli and the New York State Public Health AssociationThe recent success of the New York State Public Health Association in safeguarding public health funding provides valuable lessons for advocates across the nation. Facing a...
Rolando Trejos and His Commitment to Social Justice
By Ursula Oguejiofor, MPH The Journey of a Public Health Advocate: Rolando Trejos' StoryRolando Trejos is a doctoral candidate at the University of South Florida, where he has advocated for research and policies that support the lives of those in disenfranchised...
APHA Annual Meeting & Expo 2024
APHA 2024Annual Meeting & ExpoOct 27-30Minneapolis, MNVirtual OptionDescriptionRebuilding Trust in Public Health and Science Public health is inherently future-focused, looking toward prevention and promotion to enable populations to live longer, healthier lives....
Virginia Public Health Association: Pioneering Advocacy for a Healthier Future
By Ursula Oguejiofor, MPHIn the changing world of public health, the Virginia Public Health Association stands out for making progress and working together to advocate for its people’s health. A recent conversation with VPHA’s president, Ben Barber, shed light on the...
The Triumphs and Trials of OPHA’s Advocacy Journey
By Ursula Oguejiofor, MPHMcKenzie Cowlbeck, the policy director and Affiliate Representative to the Governing Council for the Oklahoma Public Health Association (OPHA), delved into the successes, challenges, and impactful moments that have defined OPHA’s advocacy work...
Empowering Public Health: Washington State’s Journey to Equity and Advocacy
By Ursula Oguejiofor, MPHIn a recent discussion, Megan Moore, the executive director of the Washington State Public Health Association, shed light on the organization’s influential advocacy efforts. With a commitment to securing funding for essential public health...
Upcoming Event: NACCHO360 2024
In 2024, the public health community will gather in Detroit, Michigan, July 23-26, to explore our conference theme, “Heard it Through the Grapevine: Public Health Partnerships, Collaboration, and Innovation.”
Upcoming Event: 2024 Grantmakers in Health Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy
The Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy is the largest gathering of health funders in the country and the best place to meet up with the bright minds, seasoned experts, and innovative practitioners working in health philanthropy today.
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