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American Public Health Association (APHA)

The American Public Health Association holds the Health Activist Dinner.

Partner of the March for Science

American Public Health Association is listed on the March for Science website as a "partner."[1]

Signed Letter Criticizing Trump for Immigration Policy

American Public Health Association was one of 152 "professional scientific, engineering and education societies, national associations, and universities" who wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump dated January 31 2017 regarding the White House Executive Order on visas and immigration.[2]

The letter read in part:

"Today, we urge the Administration to rescind the Executive Order and we stand ready to assist you in crafting an immigration and visa policy that advances U.S. prosperity and ensures strong borders while staying true to foundational American principles as a nation of immigrants."

Coerce Employees to Take Coronavirus Vaccine

American Public Health Association signed a letter July 26, 2021 recommending that all workers, particularly health care workers be forced to take the coronavirus vaccine, which is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).[3]

The letter was organized by Ezekiel Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania.

Joint Statement in Support of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Workers in Health and Long-Term Care Due to the recent COVID-19 surge and the availability of safe and effective vaccines, our health care organizations and societies advocate that all health care and long-term care employers require their workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This is the logical fulfillment of the ethical commitment of all health care workers to put patients as well as residents of long-term care facilities first and take all steps necessary to ensure their health and well-being. Because of highly contagious variants, including the Delta variant, and significant numbers of unvaccinated people, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are once again rising throughout the United States.
Vaccination is the primary way to put the pandemic behind us and avoid the return of stringent public health measures. Unfortunately, many health care and long-term care personnel remain unvaccinated. As we move towards full FDA approval of the currently available vaccines, all health care workers should get vaccinated for their own health, and to protect their colleagues, families, residents of long-term care facilities and patients. This is especially necessary to protect those who are vulnerable, including unvaccinated children and the immunocompromised. Indeed, this is why many health care and long-term care organizations already require vaccinations for influenza, hepatitis B, and pertussis.
We call for all health care and long-term care employers to require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. We stand with the growing number of experts and institutions that support the requirement for universal vaccination of health workers. While we recognize some workers cannot be vaccinated because of identified medical reasons and should be exempted from a mandate, they constitute a small minority of all workers. Employers should consider any applicable state laws on a case-by-case basis. Existing COVID-19 vaccine mandates have proven effective. Simultaneously, we recognize the historical mistrust of health care institutions, including among many in our own health care workforce. We must continue to address workers’ concerns, engage with marginalized populations, and work with trusted messengers to improve vaccine acceptance.
As the health care community leads the way in requiring vaccines for our employees, we hope all other employers across the country will follow our lead and implement effective policies to encourage vaccination. The health and safety of U.S. workers, families, communities, and the nation depends on it.

SIGNATORIES

George M. Abraham, MD, MPH, FACP, President, American College of Physicians, Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO, LeadingAge, Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, president of the American Academy of PAs, Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, CDCES, president, American Pharmacists Association, Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, FACP, president and CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association, Georges C. Benjamin, MD, executive director, American Public Health Association, Gabrielle A. Carlson, MD, President, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Daniel P. McQuillen, MD, FIDSA, president-elect, Infectious Diseases Society of America, David J. Skorton, MD, president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges, and Everett E. Vokes, MD, FASCO, president, American Society of Clinical Oncology were quoted as supporting mandatory vaccination.

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References

  1. ↑ Partners, Accessed April 14 2018
  2. ↑ Accessed April 14 2018
  3. ↑ Major Health Care Professional Organizations Call for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Health Workers (accessed July 26, 2021)
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