Add Comment ASPR, HHS, hurricane, minority health month, Podcast, Preparedness, response Edit Working with minority communities to prepare for disasters Nicole Lurie, M.D., M.S.P.H. Photo: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and ... Read More
Add Comment CDC, Global Health, measles, national infant immunization week, prevention, vaccine Edit It’s National Infant Immunization Week: Protecting against disease starts when we’re young The recent measles outbreak is a good reminder of the importance of vaccinations. More than 160 Americans have gotten sick this year from... Read More
Add Comment animals, calendar, emrgency preparedness, go, instagram, pet, photo contest, photos, ready, zoo Edit Ready, Pet, Go! Enter APHA's 2015 Get Ready Photo Contest Do you have a unique pet, or just a really cute one? Do you enjoy going to the zoo? Snap a photo of an animal in a preparedness pose and ent... Read More
Add Comment Chikungunya, climate change, dengue, disaster, flash floods, flood insurance, flood safety, floods, greenhouse gase, mosquitoes, natural disasters, storms, tips, West Nile Virus Edit In the (flood) zone with climate change In 2014, there were eight weather-related disasters , with losses exceeding $1 billion each across the U.S. Go ahead, have a look at the lis... Read More
Add Comment farm to plate, food safety, foodborne disease, hygeine, PAHO, world health day Edit Guest blog: World Health Day 2015: Food safety Today’s guest blog, from the Pan American Health Organization , is in recognition of World Health Day . This year’s event focuses on food s... Read More
Add Comment Edit On our way to the Windy City In less than two months, registration and housing for the 143rd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition will officially open! This year's An... Read More
Add Comment #nphw, building broader connections, building momentum, building on 20 years of success, healthiest nation, National Public Health Week, one generation, Preparedness, raising the grade, starting from ZIP, tips Edit Get ready for National Public Health Week The beginning of April marks an exciting time for advocates of healthier communities. APHA is hosting National Public Health Week , April 6-... Read More