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American Public Health Association (APHA)
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APHA serves as a convenor, catalyst and advocate to build capacity in the public health community.
We champion optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science. We are the only organization that combines a 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public's health.
Our Mission
Build public health capacity and promote effective policy and practice
Our Vision
Optimal, equitable health and well-being for all
Our Values
- Community
- Science- and evidence-based decisionmaking
- Health equity and justice
- Prevention and wellness
- Measurable progress in improving health
- Fortitude to persevere
APHA publishes the American Journal of Public Health and The Nation's Health newspaper. At our Annual Meeting and Expo, thousands of people share the latest public health research. We lead public awareness campaigns such as Get Ready and National Public Health Week.
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Telephone number
Call: +1 202 777 2523
Email address
Write: [email protected]
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