American Public Health Association

APHA serves as a convenor, catalyst and advocate to build capacity in the public health community. We champion optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science. We are the only organization that combines a 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public's health. OurMission Build public health capacity and promote effective policy and practice OurVision Optimal, equitable health and well-being for all OurValues Community Science- and evidence-based decisionmaking Health equity and justice Prevention and wellness Measurable progress in improving health Fortitude to persevere