APHA champions the health of all people and all communities. We strengthen the public health profession. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science. We are the only organization that combines a nearly 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public's health.
Improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status
Create the healthiest nation in one generation
Our Values
Our values reflect the beliefs of our members from all disciplines of public health and over 40 countries.
Our strategic plan
APHA champions the health of all people and all communities. We strengthen the public health profession. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science. We are the only organization that combines a nearly 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public's health.
Improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status
Create the healthiest nation in one generation
Our Values
Our values reflect the beliefs of our members from all disciplines of public health and over 40 countries.
Our strategic plan