APHA 2021 — Creating the Healthiest Nation: Strengthening Social Connectedness
APHA’s 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo will bring the public health community together this fall to share best practices, important research, and the latest trends in the field! APHA’s 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo will take place Oct. 24-27 and begin with the Opening General Session on Sunday. Activities like business meetings and poster sessions will be virtual and start on Oct. 18. Check out the updated Schedule at a Glance.
In-person attendees will participate in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. Virtual attendees will participate online from anywhere globally (at home, from the office, or even on the beach). Nearly 1,000 abstracts will be presented by students, professionals, and leaders. Numerous topics will be discussed and many will focus on COVID-19 and the 2021 theme is “Creating the Healthiest Nation: Strengthening Social Connectedness.”
From increases in substance misuse and suicide, to reduced quality of life among older adults, the impacts of widespread social isolation are all around us. Public health policies and practices can help counter social isolation by strengthening social cohesion and connectedness. And we can showcase examples and stories that bring attention to hopefulness and connected communities and families to counteract isolation and despair. The time is ripe to highlight communities and initiatives across the country working to restore belonging, trust and connectedness and the emerging research and findings of how public health — working alongside other key sectors — can contribute to environments where healing, hopefulness and aspiration can grow.
This event has been approved for Certified Prevention Specialists and Applicants by the Nevada Certification Board.
