American Public Health Association

Canadian Vaping Association: A landmark review of vaping urges regulators to balance harm reduction with youth protection

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Giovedì, Settembre 16, 2021
Science, American Public Health Association, Failure, Smoker, Herbal cigarette, Tobacco, Disease, Adult, Policy, Association, United Kingdom, Public health, GLOBE, Non-Smokers' Rights Association, Essay, Surgeon, Smoking

The essay reviews the evidence on vapings efficacy, relative risk and concerns around youth vaping.

Key Points: 
  • The essay reviews the evidence on vapings efficacy, relative risk and concerns around youth vaping.
  • Many, including this articles authors, believe that vaping can benefit public health, given substantial evidence supporting the potential of vaping to reduce smokings toll.
  • Our objective is to encourage more balanced consideration of vaping within public health and in the media and policy circles, said the authors.
  • We share the very legitimate concerns about youth vaping with the entire field of public health.

ADEA Statement Calls for COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Dental Schools, Programs

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Lunedì, Settembre 13, 2021
Health, University, Dental, Training, Education, CDC, Human voice, Dental, ADEA, Joint, American Public Health Association, COVID-19 vaccine, Coronavirus, Dentistry, American Dental Education Association, Vaccine, COVID-19, Center, Face, Research, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Faculty, Student, Pharmaceutical industry

COVID-19 vaccines are widely and easily available in the United States, and their efficacy has been clearly and scientifically established, said ADEA President and CEO Karen West, D.M.D., M.P.H.

Key Points: 
  • COVID-19 vaccines are widely and easily available in the United States, and their efficacy has been clearly and scientifically established, said ADEA President and CEO Karen West, D.M.D., M.P.H.
  • About ADEA: The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is The Voice of Dental Education.
  • Our members include all 78 U.S. and Canadian dental schools, more than 800 allied and advanced dental education programs, more than 50 corporations and approximately 18,000 individuals.
  • Our activities encompass a wide range of research, advocacy, faculty development, meetings and communications, including the esteemed Journal of Dental Education, as well as the dental school application services ADEA AADSAS, ADEA PASS, ADEA DHCAS and ADEA CAAPID.

U.S. Rapid Action Consortium Commends President Biden's Call for Vaccines, Testing

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Venerdì, Settembre 10, 2021

Rapid Action Consortium commends U.S. President Joe Biden's call for companies with more than 100 employees to require vaccinations or weekly tests to ensure individual health and workplace safety.

Key Points: 
  • Rapid Action Consortium commends U.S. President Joe Biden's call for companies with more than 100 employees to require vaccinations or weekly tests to ensure individual health and workplace safety.
  • Rapid Action Consortium.
  • "Experts agree that COVID-19 will not be eradicated anytime soon, and rapid antigen testing, along with other actions, are essential to public and workplace safety.
  • Rapid Action Consortium is an expansion of the successful CDL RSC work done in Canada.

Herbalife Nutrition Scientists and Experts Discuss Nutrition Access, Personalized Nutrition, Weight Loss Effects and More at Upcoming Global Scientific Conferences

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Martedì, Settembre 7, 2021
Other Consumer, Women, Other Retail, Fitness & Nutrition, Men, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Health, Retail

PoliticoLive -- The Future of Food & Farming Summit 2021 – September 23-24 (Paris, France; By Invitation Only)

Key Points: 
  • American Public Health Association (APHA) October 24-27 (Denver, Colorado; Virtual Conference)
    Kristy Appelhans, ND, Vice President of Global Consumer Safety at Herbalife Nutrition, Susan Bowerman, and Simon Sum, along with other nutrition experts, will be answering questions about Herbalife Nutrition products at a virtual booth.
  • Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF) is a global company that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980.
  • Through the Companys global campaign to eradicate hunger, Herbalife Nutrition is also committed to bringing nutrition and education to communities around the world.
  • The Herbalife Nutrition Institute (HNI), comprised of leading experts around the world in the field of nutrition, is dedicated to providing advanced nutrition education and inspiring scientific minds.

Easterseals National Board of Directors Elects New Chair, Dr. Catherine "Alicia" Georges

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Giovedì, Agosto 5, 2021
University, Policy studies, Association, Chair, Policy, BS, National Black Nurses Association, City University of New York, Public policy, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, American Public Health Association, City University, Health, Disability, Board, Quality of life, Department, Seton Hall University, Multimedia, American Academy of Nursing, American Academy, Lehman College, National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation, Education, Medicine

CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --At its recent meeting, the Easterseals National Board of Directors unanimously elected Dr. Catherine "Alicia" Georges to a two-year term as Chair, effective in October of 2021.She is the first Black female volunteer leader named to the position in the national organization's 100-year history.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --At its recent meeting, the Easterseals National Board of Directors unanimously elected Dr. Catherine "Alicia" Georges to a two-year term as Chair, effective in October of 2021.She is the first Black female volunteer leader named to the position in the national organization's 100-year history.
  • Georges holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing from Seton Hall University; a Master of Arts (MA) in Community Health Nursing Administration and Supervision from New York University; and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Vermont.
  • See her bio here .
  • View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/easterseals-national-board-of-d...

Nautilus, Inc.’s Bowflex Brand and Tuff Shed, Inc. Kick-off Giveaway for the Ultimate Home Gym in Conjunction with National Public Health Week

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Lunedì, Aprile 5, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Fitness & Nutrition, Specialty, Home Goods, Hardware, Health, Retail, Consumer electronics, Bowflex, Exercise equipment, Nautilus, Inc., Health, American Public Health Association, Tuff Shed, Shed, Apha, Tuff, Recreation, Nautilus, Inc.’s Bowflex, Tuff Shed

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210405005389/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210405005389/en/
    Nautilus, Inc.s Bowflex brand and Tuff Shed, Inc. kick-off Ultimate Home Gym giveaway in conjunction with National Public Health Week.
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    In conjunction with National Public Health Week, April 5-11, Nautilus, Inc.s Bowflex brand and Tuff Shed will kick off a giveaway for the ultimate home gym that includes:
    One Tuff Shed Premier PRO Series building, including a design consultation plus professional installation in the winners backyard.
  • Plus, $7,500 from Bowflex for the winner to finish out the interior of the Tuff Shed building.
  • National Public Health Week is sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA) to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the nations overall physical health.

WEDI Announces Agenda for "The Quest for Health Equity"

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 13, 2021
Health, Articles, American Public Health Association, Health equity

Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director for the American Public Health Association, will kick off day one of the event with a keynote calling for the advancement of health equity.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director for the American Public Health Association, will kick off day one of the event with a keynote calling for the advancement of health equity.
  • He will explore what needs to be considered by the community, state, regional and federal perspectives as we continue the "quest" and attempt to make meaningful change for health equity in America.
  • Please check back regularly as the conference agenda continues to evolve with the addition of new sessions and speakers.
  • WEDI's membership includes a broad coalition oforganizations,includinghospitals, providers, health plans, vendors, government agencies, consumers, not-for-profit organizations, and standards development organizations.

Mona Hanna-Attisha to Receive 2020 Fries Prize for Improving Health

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Lunedì, Ottobre 26, 2020
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ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, FAAP, a highly-regarded pediatrician, scientist, activist and author, will receive the 2020 Fries Prize for Improving Health.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, FAAP, a highly-regarded pediatrician, scientist, activist and author, will receive the 2020 Fries Prize for Improving Health.
  • The Fries Prize for Improving Health award will be presented today at the American Public Health Association's (APHA) annual meeting, which is taking place virtually.The awardrecognizes an individual who has made major accomplishments in health improvement with emphasis on recent contributions to health in the United States.
  • We are delighted to award her the Fries Prize for Improving Health," said Judith Monroe, MD, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation.
  • As of 2016, the CDC Foundation manages and administers the Fries Foundation's public health award programs, which include the Fries Prize for Improving Health and the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

APhA Urges Regulators to Revise Their Review Process of Healthcare Vertical Mergers

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Giovedì, Febbraio 27, 2020
Health, Articles, American Pharmacists Association, Apha, Pharmacist, Pharmacy, American Public Health Association

In 2019, APhA's House of Delegates proactively enacted policy on the "Consolidation within Health Care," to clarify the position of pharmacists on mergers and consolidation within the health care marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • In 2019, APhA's House of Delegates proactively enacted policy on the "Consolidation within Health Care," to clarify the position of pharmacists on mergers and consolidation within the health care marketplace.
  • "Patient care is impacted due to PBMs disproportionate market power," said APhA Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Practice and Government Affairs Ilisa Bernstein, PharmD, JD, FAPhA.
  • The agencies account for anticompetitive harm to healthcare access, quality, and service in vertical merger enforcement policy as it relates to the healthcare sector.
  • The agencies rigorously scrutinize claimed efficiencies from vertical mergers, including whether any efficiencies will be passed on to consumers.

America’s Health Rankings 2019 Annual Report

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Giovedì, Dicembre 5, 2019
Professional services, Health, Hospitals, Insurance, Practice Management, General Health, Articles, Health, American Public Health Association, Public health

Today, the United Health Foundation released the 2019 Americas Health Rankings Annual Report, which highlights health trends from the past three decades as well as from the past year.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the United Health Foundation released the 2019 Americas Health Rankings Annual Report, which highlights health trends from the past three decades as well as from the past year.
  • Starting in 1990, Americas Health Rankings has helped frame the debate on public health issues by identifying key health challenges at both the national and state levels.
  • The 2019 Americas Health Rankings Annual Report also provides a snapshot of overall health across states and the nation.
  • Americas Health Rankings, in partnership this year with the American Public Health Association (APHA), collaborated with an advisory group of leading experts in public health to develop the 2019 Annual Report.