CALL FOR ABSTRACTS — APHA 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo

School Health and Wellness Late Breakers

Meeting theme: "Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan"

Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 15, 2026

The SHW Section is issuing a Late Breaker Call for Abstracts.  We invite abstracts that highlight Current Research or Innovative Practices in preschool, K-12 school, and college settings using a population-based, coordinated approach to one or more components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model (WSSC).

Preference will be given to abstracts that address teaching, research or services related to the impact of artificial intelligence, social media, or political climate on school health administration, research or practice.

  • New and emerging issues in school health and wellness

Abstract Format

Limit abstracts to 250 words, using subheadings to delineate sections.


Ready?

Program Planner Contact Information:

Diane-Marie St George, PhD
dstgeorge@som.umaryland.edu


and

Victor Boahen, RD
bvictor@vt.edu


and

M. Elaine Auld, MPH, MCHES
auldm8879@gmail.com