Healthcare

What if understanding civic life didn’t start in a classroom, at a meeting, or behind a screen, but right outside your front door? That’s the idea behind Power Walk, a new initiative from Citizen University in collaboration with The New York Times’ Headway Team. Co-founder, CEO and APB Exclusive Speaker Eric Liu helped launch this project as a simple yet powerful way for people to explore how civic power actually works—by taking a walk through their own neighborhoods.

Bestselling author, cultural commentator, and APB speaker Kelly Corrigan is calling for a renewed embrace of intellectual humility in an era shaped by instant opinions and constant certainty. In her latest essay for Big Think’s The Well, Corrigan reflects on the surprising power of admitting, “I don’t know”—a phrase she believes can open doors to curiosity, empathy, and deeper human connection.

Planning a successful event with the perfect keynote speaker can feel overwhelming. Between identifying the right voice for your audience, navigating contract negotiations, and coordinating countless logistics, the process demands time that many event planners simply don't have. This is where partnering with a speakers bureau like American Program Bureau (APB) and working with one of our dedicated, expert agents becomes invaluable.

Samantha Harris, the Emmy-winning television host best known for Dancing with the Stars and Entertainment Tonight, is entering a new chapter of her public life: one shaped by personal loss, hard-earned perspective, and a deeply personal commitment to wellness.

Ernie Hudson, the celebrated actor best known for his role as "Winston Zeddemore" in the Ghostbusters franchise, is giving a master class in longevity, fitness, and aging with purpose. In a recent Men’s Health Strong Talk interview, APB exclusive speaker Hudson opened up about what it’s really like to approach 80 with strength, resilience, and a commitment to healthy living. 

In her recent Times Union commentary, Dr. Stella Safo makes a powerful case for why physicians should step beyond the clinic and into civic life to address the systemic problems plaguing American healthcare. Dr. Safo, an HIV primary care physician and co-founder and Executive Director of Civic Health Alliance, highlights how doctors are increasingly experiencing “moral injury”— ...

As we head into the holiday season, staying healthy means more than hoping for the best—it means making informed choices that reduce our risk of illness so we can celebrate together with more comfort and peace of mind. In his recent Newsweek column, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams reminds us that while no medical intervention can guarantee complete immunity, seasonal vaccinations remain one of our most effective tools to lessen the impact of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory viruses this winter. With vaccination rates declining and risks increasing, now is the time to consider updated flu shots and other protective measures, not just for ourselves but for our families and communities.

We are thrilled to congratulate APB exclusive speaker Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders on receiving the Alma Dea Morani, M.D., Renaissance Woman Award from the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation. This distinguished honor recognizes a woman who has made a profound impact on medical history and charted a course toward a brighter future in science and health. Dr. Elders received the award during a recent visit to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she was celebrated by students, faculty, and colleagues for her trailblazing career and enduring influence. 

When APB exclusive speaker Taylor Coffman delivered her baby by C-section, she expected the usual risks. But what followed was beyond any parent’s worst fears. What doctors initially treated as childbirth complications unraveled into a life-threatening cascade: multiple organ failure, severe infections, toxic blood clots, and weeks spent near death in intensive care.  

Bestselling author, cancer survivor, podcast host and exclusive APB speaker Kelly Corrigan is calling on readers to reclaim a nearly lost art: paying attention. In a recent essay for Big Think titled “The Spiritual Practice of Paying Attention,” Corrigan explores how simple awareness—of people, moments, grief, and beauty—can ground us during life’s most profound highs and lows.