APHA
APHA
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is a professional organization for public health workers in the United States. Founded in 1872, the APHA is the largest and oldest organization of public health professionals in the world. Its mission is to improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status.
The APHA is involved in a wide range of public health activities, including advocacy for public health policies, publishing research in the field of public health, and organizing annual meetings and other events for its members. The association also provides resources and support for public health professionals, including continuing education opportunities and career development resources.
History
The APHA was founded in 1872 by a group of physicians who were concerned about the public health challenges facing the United States at the time, including epidemics of yellow fever and cholera. Since then, the association has grown to include members from a wide range of public health disciplines, including epidemiology, environmental health, health education, health services administration, and many others.
Activities
The APHA's activities are guided by its mission to improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status. This includes advocating for public health policies, publishing research in the field of public health, and organizing annual meetings and other events for its members.
The association also provides resources and support for public health professionals, including continuing education opportunities and career development resources. In addition, the APHA works to raise awareness about public health issues and promote the importance of public health in improving the health and well-being of communities.
Membership
Membership in the APHA is open to anyone who is interested in public health. The association has members from a wide range of public health disciplines, including epidemiology, environmental health, health education, health services administration, and many others. Members receive a variety of benefits, including access to the APHA's publications, discounts on registration for the APHA's annual meeting, and opportunities to network with other public health professionals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on APHA
- Wikipedia's article - APHA
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