Yearly Archives: 2013
MINNESOTA
Minnesota Public Health Association History Roots MPHA traces its roots back to 1907 when the health officers around the state were organized as the Minnesota State Sanitary Conference and held an annual spring meeting. The conference was in response to … Continue reading
FLORIDA
Florida Public Health Association-Established in 1931 Mission: Serving Florida’s public health professionals through Advocacy, Professional Development, and Networking in order to improve Florida’s health. Vision: Florida will have the most robust public health system and workforce in the nation. Values … Continue reading
KENTUCKY
The Kentucky Public Health Association, Inc. was organized in 1949 as a nonprofit, independent, voluntary organization. KPHA is in the capable position of confronting critical issues relating to legislation at the local, regional, and state level. Our Mission: To promote … Continue reading
Special Session ~ Discussion on Incrementalism
We have seen several examples in other states of incremental approaches to providing universal access to health care. Is incrementalism the answer or should we look to some other model? Dr. Joyce Lashof I have been fighting for universal health … Continue reading
Stephen Smith
Read this articles and watch this video about Stephen Smith The Founder of the American Public Health Association A SHORT NARRATIVE OF DR. STEPHEN SMITH – APHA FOUNDER Dr. Stephen Smith, founder of the American Public Health Association, attended … Continue reading
Frederic Remington
Fight for the Water Hole (1901)
District of Columbia
These historical notes were taken from the conference summary of July 29, 1989 prepared by Sam Seeman, to review the history of the public health association. 1. Formation and Early History The association was established as the District of Columbia … Continue reading
District of Columbia Health Disparities Committee
The MWPHA Health Disparities Committee The multi-racial Health Disparities Committee addresses racist health inequalities, especially HIV. We focus on the social and economic factors that fuel these inequalities, such as housing, jobs, stigma, and opportunities for people leaving prison. We include public health … Continue reading
Followup of the 1st China USA Medicine and Public Health Initiative Conference
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NEW JERSEY
History: Founded in 1875, the New Jersey Public Health Association is the oldest public health organization in the U.S. Its mission is to strengthen, advocate and advance public health in New Jersey. Past activities have included: Annual Conferences about public … Continue reading
NEW YORK CITY
The Public Health Association of New York City is an active organization of public health professionals with a rich tradition of commitment to improving public health. Founded in 1936, PHANYC is one of the oldest and largest affiliates of … Continue reading
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Kevin McNally, MBA Chair – Nominating Committee Kevin McNally is an independent consultant specializing in strategic planning, community health improvement planning and public health accreditation. His professional experience includes 40 years of working in healthcare and public health, including … Continue reading
MAINE
ABOUT US The Maine Public Health Association is the oldest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the Maine and has been working to improve public health since 1984. The Association aims to protect all Mainers, their families and … Continue reading
CONNECTICUT
For over 90 years, the Connecticut Public Health Association has been committed to improving the quality of the public health profession and advocating for policies and programs that promote health and prevent disease. Our members, representing a wide variety of … Continue reading
Special Primary Interest Groups
APHA defines a Special Primary Interest Group (SPIG) as an open group of self-selected APHA members sharing a common occupational discipline or program area interest and electing no primary Section affiliation. SPIGs were established as a member option in 1978. … Continue reading
APHA HISTORY
The American Public Health Association is the oldest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world and has been working to improve public health since 1872. The Association aims to protect all Americans, their families and their … Continue reading
VPH-SPIG
The Veterinary Public Health Special Primary Interest Group (VPH) focuses on the interface of humans and animals; not just the diseases but the quality of life, health benefits, and environmental health issues as well. We positively influence the human-animal connection and advance the One Health concept. Our Current Focus Areas … Continue reading