Sunday, January 5, 2014

American Public Health Association now accepting abstracts for the 142nd APHA Annual Meeting

In November 2013, more than 13,000 attendees including representatives from the School of Public Health-Bloomington converged on Boston, Massachusetts for the 141st American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Exposition. 

As one of the largest events around the globe bringing together health professionals to discuss and share health related research and policy, plans are already in place for this year’s upcoming event. 

From November 15-19th, the 142nd Annual Meeting and Expo will convene in New Orleans, Louisiana. With up to 1,000 presentations expected to be offered to attendees the call for abstracts from potential presenters has begun. 

Interested in presenting? Submit an Abstract

Abstracts related to all areas of public health, including those that coincide with the 2014 theme "Healthography: How Where You Live Affects Your Health and Well-being,” are being accepted. Deadlines range from Feb. 10-14 depending on topic area. You do not need to be a member of APHA to submit an abstract. However, if your abstract is accepted for presentation, the presenting author MUST become an individual member of APHA and register for the Annual Meeting. 

Learn more about submissions.