American Public Health Association

Today is Public Health Thank You Day! Public health is protecting health. Public health is preventing disease. Public health is improving our quality of life. This year’s theme calls attention to the countless ways public health professionals work daily to promote and protect health and shines a light on their dedication to serving communities across the country and around the globe. Join us and @researchamerica in saying "Thank you" to our devoted public health workforce. https://lnkd.in/eH_JhiZi

Check out this article and calculator from KFF to see how much more people would pay in healthcare premiums for Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans if Congress doesn’t extend the enhanced subsidies before the end of 2025. For example, two 40-year-old parents with two 10 year-old children in Davis, West Virginia making $125,000 would go from paying $885 to $2,918 per month, an increase of $2,033 ($24,392 per year). A 30-year-old in Dallas, Texas making just over poverty would go from paying $0 to $24 per month (an increase of $291 per year). https://lnkd.in/gEDk4T2y

This climate change-related problem could cause food costs to rise. Learn what it is in this week's #newsquiz from The Nation's Health! https://lnkd.in/ekm5UT_a

Vaccines have saved generations from diseases. It’s our turn to save them. https://lnkd.in/dKNaQyR8

Does public health accreditation really matter? Join the Public Health Accreditation Board on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. ET for an in-depth look at the impact of accreditation on population health, including recent research findings. Register here: https://lnkd.in/egjzRTjr

Time for an #AEW2024 pop quiz! ?? Q: What do racism, gender discrimination and indoor air quality have in common? A: All of those—and more—can have negative effects on learning and health of K-12 students. Check out APHA’s new reports on creating safe, inclusive and healthy school environments. https://lnkd.in/eA5DCA2V

Leadership transitions? Organizational change? ProInspire partnered with APHA on a new guidebook that provides tools, insights & practices to help community-based leaders stay resilient. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXyA_Pw8

Signal boost! ?? It’s #AEW2024 and APHA has new resources highlighting how school districts across the country are creating safe, inclusive schools that take the health of all students into account. Bullying, stress, systemic issues and unsafe school buildings can affect students’ health. Learn more about how we can work towards improving student health AND academic success. https://lnkd.in/eA5DCA2V

??? Save the date! Registration for Our Planet, Our Health: 2025 Climate Action Convention opens Dec. 4. From March 1-4, 2025, we're partnering with leading organizations to host the largest event on planetary and climate health to date in Washington, D.C. Together, we aim to accelerate action toward a sustainable, healthier and more equitable world. https://lnkd.in/erBqd8Cv

Have you picked up this month's #ECOBookworms selection yet? Check out “The Mess That We Made,” written by Michelle Lord and illustrated by Julia Blattman, and use our discussion questions as you read along. https://lnkd.in/e__Q7qCn