Policymakers and public health professionals will convene at the 2026 Policy Action Institute on June 9-10, focusing on the implications of the midterm elections and looking ahead to the future of public health and the MAHA movement. 

As a well-trained and credentialed physician and former Deputy Surgeon General, Erica Schwartz possesses the medical background and public health knowledge to understand that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must be guided by evidence-based science. 

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The new charter substantively changes the focus of the committee and its membership structure, which could undermine confidence in vaccines and ultimately affect access to immunizations.

As trust in science falls in the U.S., Emma Courtney, a PhD student at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, is doing her part to help reverse that course. Courtney will be speaking at APHA’s Policy Action Institute June 9-11.

Special Olympics has developed health programs and conducted studies to aid in addressing disparities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. APHA's American Journal of Public Health has published a special supplement spotlighting the organization's work.

Heat Safety Week raises awareness about extreme heat and safety and encourages action, says Shweta Arya, senior project manager for smart surfaces at APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity. 

The future of U.S. public health will require stronger partnerships, clearer messaging and more public involvement. That was the consensus of leaders who shared their insights this month during a discussion on challenges facing the field.