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A boat navigates a river along San Antonio’s River Walk, as people sit at tables alongside the river surrounded by shops.
Event text on blue background with a stethoscope.
A photo shows a red and white triangle sign affixed to a tree in a wooded area with a tick illustration to warn hikers of the disease-carrying insects.
A navy blue event graphic with white text says, "Disability Justice: How health departments strive for accessibility and disability justice. Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET." Beneath the text are photos of the four event speakers. At the bottom of the graphic are logos for the Center for Public Health Policy and APHA.
Event text on blue background with a stethoscope.
Text that says: Select one. A new proposal from NRC would put workers and communities at increased risk of exposure to this, safety advocates warn. Slips and falls. Traffic crashes. Workplace violence. Radiation. Choose. Image of a worker resting his hand over his head while holding a yellow safety helmet. The Nation's Health logo.
A photo of a young woman in a dark jacket and white top walking in a city while wearing a black face mask.
A photo of a large group of people posing for a photo outside the APHA headquarters in Washington, DC. The incoming leaders of APHA's member groups and state & regional Affiliates joined us for a bootcamp in July 2026.
A graphic with a purple background has a yellow title that says, "Weekend of Action." Beneath that are the dates, "July 17-19" in pink. Under the dates are the words, "Good Trouble Lives On" in purple over yellow, pink and green swashes. In the lower right corner of the graphic is a cut out photo of civil rights leader John Lewis.
A woman in a sleeveless shirt wipes sweat off her forehead as sun rays stretch out behind her, casting long shadows.
Illustration of the U.S. and U.S. Public Health Service flags beside a lectern labeled "Office of the U.S. Surgeon General," with the USPHS emblem displayed on the wall behind it. The Nation's Health Podcast logo.
Woman looking at laptop with text urging public comments to OMB by July 13.
A title slide shows a photo of an entrance to the National Institutes of Health by hoto by G. Edward Johnson with a black gradient over it along with the words, "Why is scientific research under threat?" At the bottom is the APHA logo
A photo of a bird with a judgmental expression has the words, "crow of judgment" beneath it. Technically, the bird is a grackle, but the Crow of Judgment is an established meme.
Two children standing in a muddy Syrian refugee camp in Idlib. The Nation's Health logo. Text that says: Select one. Measles rates increase during this type of crisis, a recent study in Plos Medicine finds. Armed conflict. Famine. Power outage. Flood. Choose.
A photo shows a diverse group of people in athletic wear celebrating outside with trees in the background. Beneath the photo is text that says, "The public's health is stronger in a fair and inclusive democracy." Below the text are logos for APHA and the Pro-Democracy Narrative playbook
White and yellow text in a navy blue box says, "We urge everyone who cares about science and health to submit public comments to OMB by July 13. APHA will also submit its own comments and continue to fight this proposed regulation." That blue box is overlaid on a photo of a woman in a dark room, sitting in front of a laptop with a determined look on her face.
A title slide shows a photo of an entrance to the National Institutes of Health by hoto by G. Edward Johnson with a black gradient over it along with the words, "Why is scientific research under threat?" At the bottom is the APHA logo
Event graphic for 'Defending Democracy in the 2026 Midterms: What Public Health Needs to Know,' July 7th, 12-1pm ET. Speakers Corey Dukes and Alison Hirsh of Protect Democracy. APHA and Protect Democracy logos.
A photo of a Black woman with neat braids smiling in front of a desk where coworkers sit in the background. They are wearing business casual attire in a room with a white board.
A graphic with a soft red and blue gradient says, "Celebrating 250 Years of Public Health in America. APHA has spearheaded America's journey toward optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. On the nation's 250'th anniversary, we're celebrating our success and looking toward the future." At the bottom of the graphic is the APHA logo.
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Text that says: Select one. More than 20% of U.S. adults make health-related decisions based on this, a June 30 JAMA study finds. Social media. Peer-reviewed scientific studies. Primary care physician recommendations. Family member experiences. Image of a woman holding a pill bottle. The Nation's Health logo.
Image of a older woman pulling up her shirt sleeve to show off a bandage. The Nation's Health logo. Text that says: Select one. Getting vaccinated against this painful disease could prevent 1 in 17 cases of dementia, new findings suggest. MMR. Shingles. Influenza. Tdap. Choose.
Aerial photo of the Mecklenburg County Health Department
The graphic says, "Presenting 2026 Crumbine Award Winner as Mecklenburg County Health Department, North Carolina. www.crumbineaward.com." The graphic is navy blue with white text and gold swooshes
Event graphic for 'Defending Democracy in the 2026 Midterms: What Public Health Needs to Know,' July 7th, 12-1pm ET. Speakers Corey Dukes and Alison Hirsh of Protect Democracy. APHA and Protect Democracy logos.
The Epic Handshake/Predator Handshake meme, taken from a scene in the film Predator, is an illustration of two muscular arms locking hands as if they are about to arm wrestle. Text overlaid on the image has the words "Public health departments" and "Public libraries" on different arms.
A trans woman has her blood pressure taken by a doctor. She is wearing a black face mask and black top and pants and the doctor is wearing a blue surgical mask and white lab coat. She is looking at the doctor and gesturing with one hand like she is asking a question.
A photo shows a woman in front of a laptop with the screen glowing on her face. She looks determined. Overlaid on the image is text that says, "TAKE ACTION." Beneath the photo is white text in a blue box that says, "Tell OMB to keep politics out of grant review." On the right hand side is the APHA logo.
Celebration Juneteenth Freedom Day June 19, with thin green, yellow and red circles around it, all on a black background
A photo shows a woman looking at her computer with her left hand under her chin with a determined look on her face. Overlaid on the photo are the words "TAKE ACTION" in blue. At the bottom of the image is a blue box with white text that says "Tell OMB to keep politics out of grant review" and a white APHA logo.
A quote by Georges C. Benjamin, MD, CEO of the American Public Health Association says, “The next generation public health system must address public health across the nation. Where prevention, wellness, and health promotion are a way of life.” Below the quote is an image of Dr. Benjamin with his name and title. At the bottom of the image is the APHA logo.
A coal-powered factory near Morgantown, West Virginia, along a river emits pollution into the air. 
A graphic has white text on a navy blue rectangle that says, "Webinars 1-3 Now Available! Disability Justice in Action, Public Health for Collective Liberation." Below the text box is a photo of four people. In the foreground, one standing person slaps hands with a person in a wheelchair.
A photo shot from below several hands waving small American flags with dark trees and a pale blue sky behind them
A lavender book cover has a muted illustration of two hands holding a small plant in a mound of dirt. The text is white and it says, "Strategic Skills for Public Health: Advancing Equity and Justice Series. Advancing Equity and Justice. Jamila M. Porter, DrPH, MPH Aysha Dominguez Pamukcu, JD. Illustrated by Jasmin Pamukcu.
Text that says: Select one. More than 1.5 million people die each year globally from this, with a third of illnesses among children. Unsafe food. Radiation poisoning. Tornadoes. Smallpox. Choose. Image of four children sitting on the ground. The Nation's Health logo.
A navy blue graphic with wavy rainbows in two corners says: Disability Justice Happy Pride Month! “When we cannot be one way, we find new ways of being. Meet us at the field of possibility where the queer imagination and crip innovation are making the world a better, kinder, cooler place. We’ll be waiting.” Rivers Laraque-Ho, They/Them/Theirs. Next to their name is a photo of Rivers Laraque-Ho. At the bottom of the graphic are the APHA and Center for Public Health Policy logos.
A navy blue graphic with wavy rainbows in two corners says: Disability Justice Happy Pride Month! “Disability queers the body, too — if it does not share a likeness, then it shares an unlikeness with queerness, defined by deviation from the norm. And, indeed, deficiency. A wrongness wanting cure; disorder wanting order.” Rivers Laraque-Ho, They/Them/Theirs. Next to their name is a photo of Rivers Laraque-Ho. At the bottom of the graphic are the APHA and Center for Public Health Policy logos.
A navy blue graphic with wavy rainbows in two corners says: Disability Justice Happy Pride Month! “Growing up, I thought I had to choose disability or queerness because never the two should meet because did I really need to be more different? Making yourself fit in won’t save you. Let yourself be loved by people that see all of you because it carries you through the struggle...” Yolanda Vargas, She/Her/Hers. Next to her name is a photo of Yolanda Vargas. At the bottom of the graphic are the APHA and Center for Public Health Policy logos.
A navy blue graphic with wavy rainbows in two corners says: Disability Justice Happy Pride Month! “Joy and building community cannot be contained in a single month. Queer and trans people are pillars of our society, giving what we can when we can.” Yolanda Vargas, She/Her/Hers. Next to her name is a photo of Yolanda Vargas. At the bottom of the graphic are the APHA and Center for Public Health Policy logos.
Speakers from the panel, Looking Toward the Future at Policy Action Institute. From left to right: Lara Hicks, Protect Democracy; Athina Amanor, BS, 3rd Year Medical Student, Howard University College of Medicine; Emma Courtney, Science for good.
APHA Student Assembly Member asks a question in front of a microphone at Policy Action Institute.
Tracie Potts, Vice Chair, USC Center for Health Journalism and Derek Schmitz, A.A.S. speak on a panel about community organizing at Policy Action Institute
Photo of the panel, Finding Common Ground. From left to right: Brinda Adhikari, "Why Should I Trust You?" Podcast; Jacqueline Capriotti, Victory Garden Alliance Foundation and Health Revolution USA; Avenel Joseph, PhD, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Jennifer Messenger, BA, SEVP, Metropolitan Group
Almeta Cooper of Mom's Clean Air Force speaks on her public health story at the Policy Action Institute
A confident speaker presents at a public health conference. The banner in the background displays the American Public Health Association (APHA) logo.
Robert Sanchez, MPS, Senior Social Interviewer, Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, speaks on the power of personal storytelling to make a message land.
Policy Action Institute attendee Alexa Romberg stands in front of a microphone to ask a question
The panel What Has This Year Wrought? The speakers from left to right are Tom W. Johnson of the Why Should I Trust You Podcast, Alison Barkoff, JD, of The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health, Don Hoppert of APHA, Hemi Tewarson, JD, MPH, of National Academy for State Health Policy.
Attendees clapping at the Policy Action Institute
A meme has stills from the scene in The Devil Wears Prada where Andy and Miranda are in a car speaking with text overlaid to customize it for the Policy Action Institute. In the top image, Andy says "I mean, what if I don't wanna talk to lawmakers about public health policy?" Next, Miranda replies, "Don't be ridiculous Andrea. Everybody wants to shape public health policy." Finally, Miranda speaks again, "Everybody benefits from public health."
Slide 7 says: What can you do? Support your local epidemiologists and public health authorities. Talk to your friends, family and neighbors about the importance of strong public health systems in keeping us all safe. Vote for public health.
Slide 6 says: Recently, several people exposed to hantavirus left a national quarantine facility to monitor for symptoms from home. Meanwhile, several U.S. states have ongoing measles outbreaks. The text is white and in a blue box. Under the text box is a photo of a child that is out of focus and lying down with an adult’s hand on their forehead. In the right side of the photo, the adult’s other hand holds a thermometer that is in focus.
Slide 5 says: The recent hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are the first major tests of our global disease response system without the U.S. playing a leadership role. Reports say the Ebola outbreak was caught much less quickly than in years past and contact tracing, the most critical part of prevention, is proving challenging. The text is in white and on a blue background. In the bottom right hand corner is an illustration of people with lines and dots coming off them to represent contact tracing.