Vision and Mission

The Environment Section at APHA serves as a multi-disciplinary "home" for professionals, leaders and students involved in environmental health. 

The Section's mission is to:

• Influence policy and other changes that create and sustain healthy environments and enhance research, public awareness, prevention and treatment of disease caused or exacerbated by environmental factors;
• Develop alliances and professional support with others who work in a variety of public and private settings;
• Keep up to date with relevant science and policy.

History

The Engineering Section was established in 1911 as the fourth Section of the American Public Health Association.  The Section name was changed to Engineering and Sanitation Section in 1955 and to the Section on Environment in 1970.

News Flash

• See Current Activities for the latest information on Section activities, including the program for the 2007 annual meeting.
• See the new Student Lounge -- an area designed by and for Environmental Health students.