As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we extend our gratitude to the thousands of volunteers supporting APHA and public health. Hear from some of our volunteers in their own words: apha.org/What-is-public…

This month's Healthy You tip sheet offers tips on what to do when inflammation sticks around too long. From The Nation's Health: thenationshealth.org/content/54/2/16

In the year after the Dobbs decision, the average distance to the nearest abortion provider in Louisiana rose from 47 miles to 456 miles, a 10-times increase in distance.

Read more from Mayra Pineda-Torres and Yana van der Meulen Rodgers here: buff.ly/44gpTBf

Vaccines help protect children from 14 serious diseases by age two. This National Infant Immunization Week, talk to your child’s doctor to make sure they are on track with routinely recommended vaccinations. Learn more from CDC: bit.ly/4auYaPQ

A decade since lead-contaminated water poisoned children in Flint, Michigan, not enough has been done to protect the city & nation, says APHA President Ella Greene-Moton in The Hill:
thehill.com/opinion/energy… Ella Greene-Moton

APHA applauds U.S. EPA for new power plant pollution rules, which 'are especially important in achieving environmental & climate justice, as historically disadvantaged communities continue to face the greatest exposure to pollution from the power sector.' #CleanAir …

APHA and @EatRight applaud USDA’s new school nutrition standards, which will will support a healthier school day for millions of children across the country. apha.org/News-and-Media…

EPA has announced a suite of final rules to reduce pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants - taking action to protect public health, tackle climate change, and cut pollution in our air, water, and in our neighborhoods.

epa.gov/newsreleases/b…

Check out the The Nation's Health article on MD Public Health’s role in supporting Maryland's Commission on Public Health! Together they're working to improve public health services for all residents. #PublicHealth #Maryland thenationshealth.org/content/54/2/1…

Tomorrow! Robust lineup of state, local and federal public health leaders to address human and bovine exposure, public health countermeasures, milk safety and more. RSVP now astho.org/education/hpai…

AI technology is already being used in public health. But its role is still emerging, as are ethical guardrails on its use.

“We’re not doing nearly enough to find out what [AI] is good for and find out what it’s not good for.” The Nation's Health reports: thenationshealth.org/content/54/2/1…

American Indians and Black Americans die at significantly higher rates from preventable and treatable causes than members of other racial and ethnic groups, new Commonwealth Fund report says: commonwealthfund.org/publications/f…

CDC: At least 125 measles cases have been reported across 17 states since the start of the year.

That's more cases reported so far this year than in all of 2022. Via CBS: cbsnews.com/news/measles-c…

APHA's executive director has joined the National Commission on Climate & Workforce Health. Check out the commission's report that details the ways climate change affects workers' health. act.healthactionalliance.com/april-2024-cli… #ClimateChangesHealth #EarthDay2024

APHA has joined the Smart Surfaces Coalition to highlight the importance of implementing “smart surfaces,” an integrated solution, to cool our urban communities. #CilmateChangesHealth #EarthDay

As APHA celebrates #EarthDay , we're highlighting the work of the next generation of climate and health activists. Learn about our Student Champions for Climate Justice: publichealthnewswire.org/?p=climate-pro… #ClimateChangesHealth

Global treaty takes aim at scourge of plastic pollution.

“It’s not about whether it’s realistic or not. It’s about whether we as a society, as a global community, want to solve this problem. It’s a matter of will.” The Nation's Health reports: thenationshealth.org/content/54/2/1…

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom (from The Associated Press) apnews.com/article/9ce6c8…

APHA's Policy Action Insitute 2024 will feature some of the top policy & advocacy experts in public health. Learn more at APHA.org/PAI #PAI2024

Kudos to MSHA_DOL for issuing a rule to reduce miners' exposure to silica dust & airborne hazards. Mine operators are required to provide periodic health exams at no cost to miners or their families. APHA submitted comments urging a strong rule. nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/……