A gathering in Providence of public health officials from eight states this week could lead to a new regional collaboration positioned to supplant the Trump administration’s oversight of some major public health services.

Next City reports that evictions in Detroit heighten health risks for Black mothers, linking stress from neighborhood evictions to preterm births.

The Mississippi State Department of Health declared a public health emergency on Thursday, Aug. 21, in response to rising infant mortality rates.

Austin Public Health celebrates National Breastfeeding Month, promoting the "Forward Together" theme for better support systems.

On Thursday, MSDH reported that Mississippi’s 2024 data show that the overall infant mortality rate has increased to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. According to MSDH, this is the highest in more than a decade.

ASPPH is delighted to welcome three recently appointed deans and program directors who bring exceptional leadership and expertise to the academic public health community. We welcome Dr. Douglas Leslie,

Georgia lawmakers are preparing for potential federal funding cuts to the state's public health system. The state's public health system is already considered underfunded, with most staff working for local governments whose contributions haven't changed in ...

A day care in LaGrange is closed through next Wednesday due to an outbreak of whooping cough, according to Lorain Public Health.