Membership Information

You are public health, we are public health.

Every Day all over the world, Public Health Professionals like
you and APHA make a difference.

Public health is a whole series of individuals, communities, activities and programs working to promote health, to prevent disease and injury, to prevent premature death -- to ensure conditions in which we all can be safe and healthy.

Whether you are a...

Advocate Nurse
Chiropractor Optometrist
Consultant Patient Care Provider
Dentist Physician
Dietitian Podiatrist
Educator Policy Developer
Environmental Engineer Professional
Epidemiologist Researcher
Health Administrator Scientist
Health Department Employee Statistician
International Healthcare Student
Laboratory Worker
Managed Care Provider


...Your contribution fosters and makes a difference in our nation's public health!

The American Public Health Association's mission is to improve the public's health, promote the scientific and professional foundation of public health practice and policy, advocate the conditions for a healthy society, emphasize prevention and enhance the ability of members to promote and protect environmental and community health.

For more information, or information on Agency membership, call APHA Member Services at (202) 777-2400, or e-mail at membership.mail@apha.org.