Public Health During Unprecedented Times
January 21, 2026
Public Health During Unprecedented Times
By: Nyla Wansley At the beginning of November, I attended the American Public Health Association conference in Washington D.C. I had an amazing time at this conference. I was supposed to attend a networking event at the African American museum and I was really excited about it because I’ve been to the museum before and…
Food Marketing: The Apple we Shouldn’t be Picking
By: Madison Jones I was honored with the ability to attend the APHA conference for the second time in a row. This year’s theme was “Making the Public’s Health a National Priority,” and what better place to convene than our nation’s capital. In my second year attending the APHA conference, compared to last year,…
Community-Driven MCH
By: Chloe Garrett As someone passionate about equitable and community-driven maternal and child health, I am eager to explore diverse interventions and programs that transform outcomes for families. Attending the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., was an incredible opportunity to learn, network, and reflect on the future of public health.…
Worth It To Me
By: Kennedy Nicholas My journey into Maternal and Child Health began when I went to college. Through the many Sociology classes I took, I began establishing a foundational understanding of what public health and MCH are. While I have gained a deepened understanding of the two over the years, I felt that something was missing.…