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The Nation's Health Podcast from the the American Public Health Association brings you the latest in public health news. Tune in for updates, expert insights and perspectives from leaders in the field.
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Reducing uncertainty: Talking with parents about vaccines
As public confidence in vaccines ebb, clinicians and public health workers are increasingly addressing concerns and confusion with parents. In the latest episode of The Nation’s Health Podcast, host Sophia Meador speaks with Alexandra Cvijanovich, a pediatrician and official spokesperson for the Ame
Public health isn’t giving up: What’s fueling hope for 2026
Despite setbacks in 2025, the public health workforce remains resilient in protecting the nation’s health. Host Sophia Meador speaks with Aryn Melton Backus of the National Public Health Coalition on how advocates are continuing the fight.
The hunger gap: Higher prices, less assistance means emptier plates for Americans
Millions more Americans are expected to be food insecure as new restrictions on nutrition programs collide with rising prices. What does that mean for our health — and for the families already struggling to get by? Host Sophia Meador digs into the stakes with leading policy and food insecurity exper