Get Ready Day Timeline

​2006

Getting the public ready

​As a means to arm the public with the resources to best handle dangerous situations, APHA launches the Get Ready campaign.

​1999

​APHA finds a home

​The headquarters for APHA is built in Washington, D.C.

​1995

The President recognizes the importance of public health

President Bill Clinton declares the first week of April National Public Health Week.

​1948

​APHA supports WHO

​Due to intense support from the American Public Health Association, the United Nations establishes the World Health Organization.

​1872

​America creates a national health service

​Dr. Stephen Smith — commissioner of New York City’s Metropolitan Health Board — creates the American Public Health Association.