This is Public HealthEveryone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life in a safe and supportive environment. Public health makes this possible by creating the conditions where people and communities can thrive. It’s a collective effort, shaped by the wisdom, leadership, and engagement of the people it serves. When communities are strong and well, public health is at work. Public health is driven by dedicated professionals who instill the hope of a brighter tomorrow in the work they do today. From epidemiologists tracking disease outbreaks, to community health workers providing life saving resources and information, to specialists ensuring clean air and water, these experts protect and promote health and health equity across the globe. Health educators, policymakers, and frontline workers collaborate to prevent illness and injury, address health disparities, and improve lives. Public health isn’t just a field - it’s a commitment to building a healthier world for everyone.
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Public Health Association is an affiliated association of the American Public Health Association (APHA). We have collaborated with APHA to grow stronger as organizations, to share expertise, influence, and resources, and to advocate for common priorities at the local, state and federal levels. APHA champions optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. With our broad-based member community and 150-year perspective, we influence federal policy to improve the public’s health. Learn more at www.apha.org.