All Episodes

April 8, 2025 29 mins

Watch the video and more here:  https://bit.ly/apha-public-health-in-danger

Public health programs play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of communities across the nation. These programs encompass a wide range of services and initiatives designed to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect the environment. However, recent cutbacks in funding threaten the very foundation of these essential services. 

In this comprehensive overview, Georges C. Benjamin, MD, the Executive Director of the American Public Health Association (APHA) delves into the vital functions of public health departments and explores the challenges they face due to financial constraints. 

We cover a variety of important topics: 
Disease Prevention and Control 
Health Promotion and Education
Environmental Health Services 
Chronic Disease Management 
Emergency Preparedness and 
Response Health Equity and Access

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

24/7 News: The Latest
Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.