Program areas at American Public Health Association
Scientific and professional affairs - apha advanced Public Health sciences, policies, and practices through information, communication, and collaboration.
Periodicals - apha published several educational periodicals in the area of Public Health made available to members and the general Public.
Convention - the annual exposition convened over 12,000 Public Health professionals representing over 80 disciplines in Public Health and related fields, working to improve the Public's Health.
Membership services - apha represents a broad array of Health professionals and others who care about their own Health and the Health of their communities.
Government relations and affiliates affairs - apha builds a collective voice for Public Health, working to ensure access to Health care, protect funding for core Public Health services, and eliminate Health disparities, among a myriad of other issues.
Book publishing - apha published a number of Public Health books to promote and spread knowledge of various Public Health matters.
Award programs - represents the costs of administering various awards designed to recognize individuals who exemplify outstanding professionalism and dedication to Public Health and has made extraordinary contributions to the field of Public Health.