Association for Prevention Teaching and Research

04/23/2026

A new AJPH article written by former and current NBPHE board members, Donna Petersen, Paul Halverson and Jaime Corvin calls on academic and practice leaders to strengthen the public health profession by embracing certification as a shared standard for workforce competence and accountability. The authors highlight how the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential can help unify the field, support lifelong learning, and strengthen connections between schools of public health and the practice workforce. View on AJPH at https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308361

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Pennel from University of Texas Medical Branch for receiving the F. Marian Bishop Educator Award at 2026 annual meeting.

04/22/2026

Congratulations East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine MPH Program for receiving the Outstanding Education Program Award at 2026 meeting.

03/30/2026

View the Teaching Prevention 2026 meeting program featuring a remarkable roster of speakers. Join colleagues across disciplines & professions to
explore strategies for teaching & research in & . https://loom.ly/eyllLQM

02/26/2026

ASPPH submitted formal comments to the US Department of Education (ED) opposing the proposed exclusion of Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degrees from the definition of a “professional degree” under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Your voice is critical, now more than ever. Here’s what you can do to speak up for public health:

❗ CALL TO ACTION ❗

STEP 1: Submit your public comment by March 2!
(https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/30/2026-01912/reimagining-and-improving-student-education)

While ASPPH’s letter (https://aspph-webassets.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Final+ASPPH+RISE+Comment+Letter.pdf) is technical in nature to respond in detail to the specific provisions of the proposed rule, we encourage you to use the introduction as a starting point for your own letter. Personalized letters can highlight how the proposed rule would affect students, institutions, and community health.

STEP 2: After submitting your comment, notify your Senators and Members of Congress using ASPPH’s action form (https://www.votervoice.net/ASPPH/campaigns/133930/respond) to help ensure policymakers understand the importance of protecting public health education and maintaining a strong, well-trained workforce.

STEP 3: Visit ASPPH's webpage to learn more (https://aspph.org/advocacy/public-health-is-a-professional-degree/)

02/25/2026

APTR is pleased to champion the best interests of children in the
United States by showing our support for the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule.

The AAP’s 2026 immunization schedule continues to routinely recommend vaccines to protect against 18 diseases. Most states will follow the AAP recommendations.

02/09/2026

Public comment period is now open for 5th revision of Clinical Prevention and Population Health Curriculum Framework. Your voice will ensure it serves as a valuable resource for advancing prevention and population health education. https://www.teachpopulationhealth.org/

02/02/2026

APTR is thrilled to announce Teaching Prevention 2026 meeting program! Featuring a remarkable roster of speakers, join colleagues across disciplines & professions to
explore strategies for teaching & research in & . https://loom.ly/eyllLQM

12/09/2025

APTR is deeply alarmed by the recent actions of the ACIP to reverse long-standing, science-based recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine in infants. As an institutional liaison we will continue to press for evidence-based decision-making and oppose changes that undermine proven preventive strategies. Read the full statement at https://loom.ly/Xafdibs

The Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) is deeply alarmed by the recent actions of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to reverse long-standing, science-based recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine in infants. For decades, the infant Hepatitis B vaccinati...

12/08/2025

APTR stands with our partners in expressing deep concern by the decision of the Department of Education RISE Committee to exclude public health programs, as well as several other health professions, from its definition of professional degrees. https://www.aptrweb.org/page/PH_professional_degree