American Public Health Association (APHA)
Description/Mission:
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is Washington, D.C.-based professional organization for public health professionals in the United States. Founded in 1872 by Dr. Stephen Smith, APHA has more than 30,000 members worldwide. The Association defines itself as being "the oldest, largest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world." It defines its mission as: "The association works to protect all Americans and their communities from preventable, serious health threats. APHA represents a broad array of health officials, educators, environmentalists, policy-makers and health providers at all levels working both within and outside governmental organizations and educational institutions.
At this site you can:
- Utilize Resources such as the Health Disparities Database
- Learn about Programs such as National Public Health Week, the National Public Health Performance Standards Program, Maternal and Child Health Institute, Public Health Traffic Safety Institute, and Global Health activities
- Find Information about publications such as the American Journal of Public Health and The Nation’s Health
Website: http://www.apha.org
Category: Public Health
