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Latest News

National Public Health Week 2013 Video - Public Health is ROI

April 02, 2013

APHA is happy to announce the launch of a new video that answers the question, “is public health a return on investment?” This video shows how public health surrounds us and has an impact in all aspects of our lives, and why we need to prioritize public health funding. Watch and learn how public health saves both money and lives, and share with others to help us spread the message!

Surgeon General’s Video

April 01, 2013

Surgeon General Regina Benjamin kicks off National Public Health Week and explains how public health is a return on investment. The video announces the beginning of a national effort to engage more people in the simple, yet extraordinarily beneficial form of exercise, walking. Make sure to watch as we begin NPHW!

May 24 news: More exercise in schools, Texas and Medicaid, bird flu risk

May 24, 2013

Check out the latest in public health news for today, Friday, May 24, 2013.