Monthly Archives: November 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Illustrations of Public Health Issues

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Frederic Remington

Fight for the Water Hole (1901)

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Poster from the 123rd Annual Meeting of APHA

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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

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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

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