The May issue of AJPH is now online.

This issue features a special section on the 1988 Institute of Medicine report on the future of public health.

Access the full issue here: buff.ly/3TIqruQ

DYK? APHA members can save an extra 10% on all APHA Press books during #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , including “Black Women’s Reproductive Health & Sexuality: A Holistic Public Health Approach.” And that’s on top of our everday 30% member discount. Grab yours now!…

Biden administration closing 'gun show loophole' - ABC News News abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden…

Q&A with Richard Corsi, engineering dean and expert on indoor air pollution.

'The No. 1 thing is to understand sources that are particularly harmful and not have them in your house if possible. The second is improved ventilation.' From The Nation's Health: thenationshealth.org/content/54/2/11

Safe drinking water is fundamental to healthy people and thriving communities. EPA is establishing the first-ever, nationwide, legally enforceable drinking water standards to protect communities from #PFAS , known as #ForeverChemicals .

epa.gov/newsreleases/b…

What an incredible kickoff call for the #MoveWithTheMayor Spring 2024 Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge that begins May 1!

Thank you, Rachel L. Proctor and Mayor Quentin Hart, for sharing your incredible success stories from previous challenges.

#MWTMForMentalHealth

Cost, work conflicts, lack of transportation and other factors can make it harder for women to access mammograms, new MMWR study finds. The more barriers, the less likely they have access. cdc.gov/vitalsigns/mam… #VitalSigns

Read an op-ed from APHA's Center for Climate, Health & Equity, which is featured in the new Patient Safety and Empowerment campaign at futureofpersonalhealth.com/patient-safety…. Learn how we can work toward a future where quality, affordable healthcare is accessible to all: bit.ly/4cAUkpx

Drinking alcohol increases the risk of getting liver, breast (in women), colon, throat, and other cancers. The less alcohol you drink, the lower your risk for these cancers.

Find out how drinking can impact your cancer risk: bit.ly/3ULS5t2
#CancerAwareness #DrinkLess

Submit your film for the #APHA2024 Film Festival! We welcome a range of public health submissions, including independent, community-led & youth-created films. Deadline is May 10. apha.confex.com/apha/2024/ff.h… #FilmFestival #CallForFilms #CallforSubmissions

Starting today, our partners at National Hispanic Council on Aging are taking over 🚨 For the next seven days, they’ll be sharing how they're working to improve the lives of older Hispanic adults by ensuring they're represented in health research. Follow along for National #MinorityHealthMonth !

Claire Phillips discusses how we must identify community leaders and community groups that are already addressing extreme heat in their community! 🌎 #NPHW #climatechangeshealth

APHA has joined with the Smart Surfaces Coalition and many other organizations on the Cities for Smart Surfaces project to explore ways of reducing heat in urban environments to improve public health. Read an op-ed from our partners at Metropolitan AME on climate solutions.

Read an op-ed from APHA's Center for Climate, Health & Equity, which is featured in the new Patient Safety and Empowerment campaign at futureofpersonalhealth.com/patient-safety…. Learn how we can work toward a future where quality, affordable health care is accessible to all:…