APHA Epidemiology Section

Join the APHA Epidemiology Section (@PublicHealth @APHA_Epi) for a research webinar titled, “Place and Health,” on Thursday, 4/25 @ 1pm EST. It will focus on innovative approaches to understand social determinants of health, featuring lightning talk presentations from trainees.

Congratulations to APHA's Executive Director Georges Benjamin, who was named one of the 500 most influential people shaping policy by @washingtonian! washingtonian.com/2024/05/02/was… ⭐️

This Mental Health Awareness Month, talk to your children and teens about mental health. Need help getting started? samhsa.gov/mental-health/… #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Thank you to the passionate, hard-working members of APHA's Executive Board, who are meeting in Washington, D.C., this week! Their leadership is essential to APHA's success Get to know the board: apha.org/About-APHA/Exe…

Join the APHA Epidemiology Section (@PublicHealth @APHA_Epi) for a research webinar TODAY titled, “Place and Health,” @ 1pm EST (10am PST). It will focus on innovative approaches to understand social determinants of health, featuring lightning talk presentations from trainees.

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we extend our gratitude to the thousands of volunteers supporting @PublicHealth and #PublicHealth overall! Hear from some of these volunteers at apha.org/What-is-public….

You're invited to participate in a dynamic discussion about Maternal Health! Join the book’s editor, Dr. Dorothy Cilenti, and authors as we discuss The Practical Playbook III: Working Together to Improve Maternal Health. Learn more + register : lnkd.in/e3JYheaB

#DYK? According to @HRSAgov there are more than 100,000 people waiting for an organ donation in the U.S. and 60% are a racial or ethnic minority. Use their Diversifying DoNation Toolkit to share the importance of donor diversity: organdonor.gov/sites/default/… #DonateLifeMonth

Mark your calendars for the Robert S. Gordon, Jr. Lecture in Epidemiology on Wednesday, May 15 at 2pm ET! Join the 2024 awardee, Dr. Leonard E. Egede, as he discusses how health disparities impact health outcomes for adults with diabetes. To register: prevention.nih.gov/news-events/ro…

Use the National Minority Health Month Toolkit to spread the word about this year’s theme, Be the #SourceForBetterHealth: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections. To access the toolkit visit hhs.gov/national-minor….

Mark your calendars! ACE is having their annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio on September 8 - 11, 2024. You can learn more about the itinerary at the annual meetings here: bit.ly/3MvvUCM

ICYMI: The APHA Epidemiology Section is hosting a "Speaking to the Media: Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic" Event TODAY on Wed, 4/3 @ 12pm EST with Dr. Catherine Troisi (@clt1020). To register: temple.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #NPHW2024 @NPHW @PublicHealth @APHAStudents

It’s National Public Health Week! #CSTE is proud to partner with @PublicHealth to recognize the hard work and dedication of the #PublicHealth workforce. NPHW.org #NPHW

Thank you, @WhiteHouse, for officially declaring April 1-7 National Public Health Week! "During #NPHW, we are reminded how interconnected everyone’s health and well-being are and that we are truly all in this together. " Read the full proclamation: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Happy #NPHW ! We can't wait to spend the week celebrating public health with you all! Explore #PHERN — the #PublicHealth & #Equity Resource Navigator from #AllianceDPR @PublicHealth & @CommunityCommon today! bit.ly/phernspace

The WPHA #Epidemiology Section is bringing together students (faculty and public health folks too!) across the state for a student event, focusing on the post-grad job search, during National Public Health Week! wpha.org/event/postgrad… @APHA_Epi

The deadline for Call for Abstracts is TOMORROW! Gain career-defining experience that will stay with you for the rest of your career and make connections with countless public health colleagues. Don't miss this opportunity apha.org/abstract #APHA2024

ICYMI: The Call for @APHAAnnualMtg Abstract Reviewers is open until Friday, 3/22. This year, 10 randomly selected reviewers who complete their assigned reviews will have their conference registration fee waived! Winners are selected in July. Learn more: apha.confex.com/apha/2024/cfr.…

Have you heard? Public health is getting its own documentary on @PBS! Make plans to watch "The Invisible Shield," a 4-part series starting March 26. You may see some faces you know! publichealthnewswire.org/?p=invisible-s… #InvisibleShield

We'll be there! Join us in celebrating #NPHW 2024 with APHA (@PublicHealth).