American Public Health Association

05/29/2026

Now that you've graduated, send your friends and family the APHA Gift Membership link to let them know what you really need to kick-start your career in public health! https://vist.ly/55y48

05/29/2026

Everywhere, everything you need to know about ticks!

05/28/2026

is excited to announce our 2026 Honorary Doctoral Awardee & Keynote Speaker: Georges C. Benjamin, MD - CEO of the American Public Health Association🎓✨

A nationally recognized physician leader, public health advocate, and expert in emergency preparedness, Dr. Benjamin has dedicated his career to advancing health equity and strengthening public health systems across the nation. Since 2002, he has led APHA’s efforts to make America the healthiest nation, while continuing to shape health policy, education, and public health leadership.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Benjamin as we celebrate the and the next generation of public health leaders.🩵💙

05/28/2026

What do the midterms mean for public health? In a special session at APHA's Policy Action Institute, experts from Cornerstone Government Affairs will go beyond the headlines to break down key issues, political dynamics and what to watch. Speakers include:

• Mark Mioduski, Co-founder, Cornerstone Government Affairs
• Hyma Moore, Former Director for the Office of Jaime Harrison, Chairman of Democratic National Committee; Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs
• Mike Reed, Former Chief of Staff at the Republican National Committee; Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs
• Kirsten West, Former Communications Director for Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL); Managing Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs

Join us June 9 and 10 at the Policy Action Institute, with an optional Hill Day on June 11: https://vist.ly/55tn9

05/27/2026

📣 Calling all health and science creators: APHA and Burness are bringing digital storytellers to our Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, November 1-4. Creators who want to help shape the future of journalism and public health should apply for the Burness Public Health Creator Fellowship. Fellows will receive:

• Free conference registration
• $1,000 Travel and Content Stipend
• Two nights of complimentary hotel accommodations
• Customized conference schedules
• Access to invite-only events with national public health leaders

Whether you run a podcast, newsletter, video channel, or social media platform, if you’re creating content outside of traditional media, we want to hear from you.

Applications are due June 19: https://vist.ly/55pcs

Apply above or tag a creator who should apply in the comments!

05/26/2026

Public health win: After 11 infants were exposed to measles, health officials in Utah administered immune-boosting injections. No parents declined the treatment, no serious adverse reactions or issues were reported, and, most importantly, none of the infants contracted measles in the 21-day monitoring period.

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has since developed this protocol for use across the state, which is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 40 years. Read more in MedPage Today:

After a large-scale exposure, health department developed a protocol for statewide use

05/22/2026

What’s the perfect gift for 2026 public health grads? Access to insights from experts, advocates and lawmakers at the Policy Action Institute, June 9-10. Attendees will learn about:

• The current landscape of public health and the impacts of ongoing legal battles and the upcoming midterms

• How to use storytelling to turn data into effective messaging strategies

• What it means to center communities in public health and build coalitions

Register your favorite grad: https://vist.ly/558av

05/22/2026

Think you’re up-to-date on public health? Take this week’s quiz from The Nation’s Health! https://vist.ly/557t4

05/21/2026

APHA CEO Georges Benjamin, MD, will be at speaking on a plenary session on Friday, May 29 about the short- and long-term health consequences of aggressive immigration enforcement with Inspire Change Clinic CEO Munira Maalimisaq, FNP. They'll discuss:
• How ICE raids have broken trust between clinicians and communities
• How missed appointments are spreading infectious diseases and increasing preterm births
• How short-term fear becomes long-term trauma
• What communities and public health agencies can do to mitigate the harm

If you'll be in Minneapolis, make sure to join their session, moderated by Renuka Rayasam.

6 days until 🎉

Next week, health journalists from across the country will gather in Minneapolis for four days of conversations, workshops, networking and story ideas that matter.

Who’s heading to Health Journalism 2026? 👀 Check out the full program to plan out your week: https://healthjournalism.org/training-events/health-journalism-2026/

05/21/2026

In its current form, the Farm Bill fails to restore $187 billion that was cut from SNAP, cuts $1 billion in conservation funding and fails to provide essential farm aid.

Tell your members of Congress to oppose the House-passed Farm Bill and instead support a bipartisan bill that prioritizes public health, nutrition access and the environment: https://vist.ly/553cp