by communitycommo | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to be able to move quickly and efficiently in new and virtual ways to be able to address the pandemic and to improve public health and equity. The American Public Health Association (APHA) and many of our partners saw the...
by anisa | Feb 9, 2026 | Public Health
Description For more than 150 years, public health has expanded what’s possible in the United States—adding decades to life expectancy and improving quality of life for millions. These achievements were not accidental. They came from the dedication of community health...
by anisa | Nov 26, 2025 | Public Health
June 9-11, 2024 Arlington, VA Virtual Option Description Hosted online and in person, the event features elected leaders and policy experts from the public and private sectors, inspiring us to put policy into action to improve community health. The 2026 Policy...
by anisa | Sep 15, 2025 | Public Health
APHA 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo Nov 2-5 Washington, DC Virtual Option Description Making the Public’s Health a National Priority Research has shown that public health efforts to prevent disease are more cost effective – and...
by anisa | Aug 22, 2025 | Public Health
November 5th, 2025 } 2:30 – 4:30pm EST Washington, D.C. Description Mark 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...
by anisa | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Ursula Oguejiofor, MPH Erin Sinisgalli and the New York State Public Health Association The 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...
by anisa | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
By Ursula Oguejiofor, MPH The Journey of a Public Health Advocate: Rolando Trejos’ Story Rolando 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...
by erinb | Sep 27, 2024 | Public Health
APHA 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo Oct 27-30 Minneapolis, MN Virtual Option Description Rebuilding Trust in Public Health and Science Public health is inherently future-focused, looking toward prevention and promotion to enable populations...
by communitycommo | Jun 10, 2024 | Advocacy Stories
By Ursula Oguejiofor, MPH In 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,...
by communitycommo | Apr 4, 2024 | Advocacy Stories
By Ursula Oguejiofor, MPH McKenzie 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...
by communitycommo | Apr 3, 2024 | Advocacy Stories
By Ursula Oguejiofor, MPH In 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...
