Arizona Public Health Association upcoming events

Soundbites vs. Science: Spotting Logical Fallacies in Public Health Debates (24 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

AZPHA Member Breakfast & Learn

Soundbites vs. Science:

Spotting Logical Fallacies in Public Health Debates

In an era where misleading and inaccurate information spreads rapidly online, public health professionals face the challenge of deciding how best to respond.

One common instinct is to search out evidence that directly disproves the false claim.

While such an approach is important it can also be time-consuming and can delay one’s response. It can also fail to address a common problem or tactic with public health rhetoric.

In this talk I focus on helping people recognize common logical fallacies and persuasive tactics often used to promote false or misleading ideas in public health.

By building this kind of critical awareness in advance, individuals are better equipped to challenge questionable claims when they see them and to point out to others the kinds of mistakes or misleading tactics that are being relied upon.

Greg Loeben, Ph.D., MPH, is currently an Associate Professor and the Practicum Director in the Public Health Department at A.T. Still University. Dr. Loeben's research interests focus broadly on public health ethics and clinical ethics, particularly in end-of-life decision making.

Previously, he held faculty positions in Bioethics at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, and the Center for Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania. He has also taught courses at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. He has a long history of consulting and doing clinical medical ethics for hospital systems, hospices, and other healthcare organizations

Mayo Clinic's Health Equity Partnership of Arizona Public Health Mixer (30 Apr 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Mayo Clinic & ASU Partnering for Better Health:

Public Health Community Gathering

You're Invited!

Join Mayo Clinic’s Health Equity Partnership of Arizona, Arizona State University and the Arizona Public Health Association for an energizing evening of connection, collaboration, and community building.

This social gathering brings together public health professionals across research, policy, and practice to exchange ideas and explore shared solutions to today’s most pressing health equity challenges.

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with hors d’oeuvres and drinks (21+), a short program, and plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded changemakers.

This event is proudly supported by the Health Equity Partnership of Arizona (HEPA) — a collaborative network committed to advancing health equity statewide through community-driven efforts.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Social Hall, 715 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288 (McClintock & L-202)

Space is limited—reserve your spot soon!

Space is limited to 60:So Register Today!

From Crisis to Care: Improving Outcomes in Arizona’s Behavioral Health System (01 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

From Crisis to Care:

Improving Outcomes in Arizona’s Behavioral Health System

May 1, 2026: Desert Willow Conference Center

The Arizona Public Health Association's 2026 conference will focus on strengthening Arizona’s behavioral health system and improving outcomes for people with mental and behavioral health needs.

Arizona’s behavioral health system sits at the intersection of public health, Medicaid, housing, courts, and community-based services.

This year’s conference will highlight innovative strategies, evidence-based practices, and policy approaches that move the system beyond crisis response toward sustainable, person-centered care. Our final agenda will be released in late February and will focus on:

Policy, Advocacy, and Systems Change
Serious Mental Illness & Population-Specific Needs
Integrated Care and Community Well-Being
Crisis Response and Civil Commitment Systems
Maternal Mental Health & Perinatal Care

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