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Extreme heat can be dangerous — especially during pregnancy. 🤰 Why are pregnant people at risk and how are doulas stepping up? Cheryl Holder of @FLClinicians breaks it down in a new #HeatRx episode of The Nation’s Health Podcast: bit.ly/aphapodcast #ClimateChangesHealth

Our health care system is broken and dysfunctional. Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill will make it worse.   I had a great discussion with Dr. Georges Benjamin, the Executive Director of the American Public Health Association on where we go from here.

Childhood smartphone use may hurt health in adulthood. Learn about the long-term impact in our latest #newsquiz from @nationshealth thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

EPA has crafted a proposal that would undo the government's "endangerment finding" on greenhouse gases. "This is simply a giveaway to the fossil fuel industry." #ClimateChange From NPR: npr.org/2025/07/24/nx-…

People with disabilities can face barriers to care. APHA's updated, plain-language resource shares policies for advancing health equity: apha.org/topics-and-iss… #DisabilityPrideMonth

EPA announces it will eliminate its scientific research arm and begin firing hundreds of chemists, biologists, toxicologists and more. From @nytimes: nytimes.com/2025/07/18/cli…

U.S. governors have an important role to play in protecting their residents from extreme heat, APHA and 100+ partners advised members of the National Governors Association today. See what they recommend: APHA.org/Extreme-Heat #ClimateChangesHealth

The White House budget proposal would further hurt the U.S. public health system. The proposal is a “gut punch of cuts, reductions and nonsensical reorganizations,” according to advocates. #PublicHealth @nationshealth reports: thenationshealth.org/content/55/5/1…

Exposure to climate-related disasters can lead to long-term mental health effects. Building resilience can lessen climate trauma, Jyoti Mishra tells The Nation's Health publichealthnewswire.org/?p=building-re… #PublicHealthNewswire #ClimateChangesHealth

For the healthiest milk, make sure it’s not "raw." Get the facts in this month's Healthy You tipsheet from @nationshealth: thenationshealth.org/content/55/5/16

Want to fight extreme heat where you live? In a new #HeatRx episode of The Nation’s Health Podcast, @Climate4Health Director Ben Fulgencio-Turner shares how you can take action — from the gas pump to the town hall. 🎤Listen here: bit.ly/aphapodcast #ClimateChangesHealth

What's making adults anxious these days? Take the latest #newsquiz from @nationshealth to see what's behind the growing stress. thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

Today, the national LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline is officially discontinued. 988 is still here if you need mental health support. LGBTQ+ youth can also reach a trained counselor at @TrevorProject Lifeline by calling 1-866-488-7386 or texting START to 678 678. #AFSPadvocacy

Continued U.S. investment in global health is a strategic imperative for national security, economic stability and U.S. leadership. Congress must reject the $9.4 Billion Rescissions Package. globalhealth.org/media/statemen…

In 2024, 89% of infants received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine, and 85% completed all three doses. Global demand for childhood immunization is strong according to new data from WHO and @UNICEF 🔗bit.ly/4kFzSGW

Make no mistake: This is not in the best interest of our nation. Our lawsuit, which orginally put this on hold, is still moving forward in the courts. We're continuing to fight for what's right for public health.

Report: Withdrawal of U.S. global aid could lead to more than 4 million AIDS-related deaths and 6 million more HIV infections by 2029. Via @NPR: npr.org/2025/07/10/nx-…

This July, take the pledge! Help reduce waste by saying "no thanks" to single-use plastic this month. Make the choice to be part of the solution! plasticfreejuly.org #PlasticFreePledge

Vaccine access is at risk. APHA has evidence‑based resources and news that can help you keep your community safe apha.org/topics-and-iss…