American Public Health Association

The American Public Health Association (APHA) is a Washington, D.C.-based professional membership and advocacy organization for public health professionals in the United States. APHA is the largest professional organization of public health professionals in the United States and host the largest gathering of public health professionals in the world at their annual meeting and exhibition. The organization focusses on a wide range of public health issues with programing related to academics, policy, capacity building, and advocacy.

American Public Health Association
AbbreviationAPHA
Formation1872 (1872)
FounderDr. Stephen Smith
Founded atNew York City
PurposeImprove the health of the public and achieve equity in health status
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Location
  • United States
Membership
50,000
Executive director
Georges C. Benjamin, MD, FACP, FACEP (E)
Staff
60
Websitewww.apha.org
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