The American Public Health Association’s 141st Annual Meeting and Exposition, which takes place Nov. 2-6 in Boston, is rapidly approaching.

Thursday, Sept. 26 marks the end of advanced registration. Individuals who register before that date can save up to $60 off the on-site fees. After Sept. 26, online registration is still available, but on-site fees are in effect.

To learn more, visit http://action.apha.org/site/MessageViewer?dlv_id=46582&em_id=42201.0.

Keynote speakers at the opening general session, closing session and special sessions will focus on this year’s theme, Think Global, Act Local and hot topics in public health.

• Opening general session - Don't miss attorney and spokesperson on leadership and public issues Sarah Weddington, internationally acclaimed epidemiologist Michael Marmot and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino.

• Closing General Session - The Closing General Session will take place Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. This year’s meeting theme “Think Global, Act Local” provides an excellent opportunity to explore the health of native people. Keynote speaker Evan Tlesla Adams, will share his experience as British Columbia’s first aboriginal health physician advisor.

• Sessions – Topics discussed in these APHA sessions include transportation, a global look at public health issues and lessons learned from natural disasters, and more.

The Public Health Expo is your one-stop shot for public health information and state-of-the-art products and services. Plan which exhibitors you are interested in visiting before the meeting event begins on the Virtual Expo.

• Everything APHA – Your source for APHA information, membership, merchandise, book signings and more

• Public Health CareerMart – The perfect opportunity for employers and job seekers to meet face-to-face

• Membership booth - Stop by the membership booth to update your membership record, interact with the APHA’s Membership team and more. Visit on Monday or Tuesday and share what public health means to you in Membership’s photo/video booth! 

• Section & SPIG Pavilion - Get involved and find out more about APHA Sections and Special Primary Interest Groups. Talk one-on-one with leaders.

• Passport to Prizes – Visit various booths throughout the hall to collect a string of words. Create a sentence using the words and drop your “passport” off at APHA Press. Prizes will be drawn each day from the stack of completed passports.

The Learning Institutes are half- or full-day courses that afford learners the chance to participate in a more intense and interactive educational experience. Separate registration is required for these pre-convention sessions which take place on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3.