A7 Public health’s future is bold: integrating tech like wastewater monitoring and AI, continuing to dismantle stigma around mental health, and scaling equity-based policies that reach every zip code. #NPHWChat #NPHW30
APHA@apha.org · 2y agoQ7 Knowing the achievements of the last 30 years, what do you see as the biggest opportunities for public health professionals to make a lasting impact in the next 5, 10 or 20 years? #NPHWChat #NPHW
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@ryaapha.bsky.social · 2y agoA6 join us tomorrow to learn about and workshop new advocacy and partnership strategies! www.pathlms.com/health/cours... #NPHWChat
A6 We’ve seen success engaging policymakers with clear, data-backed wins—like the ACA’s impact: 35M+ Americans gained coverage, disparities reduced, and protections strengthened. Real stories + real numbers move decision-makers #NPHWChat #NPHW30
APHA@apha.org · 2y agoQ6 Public health in action — All communities, rural, urban and everything in between require strong public health systems. What are unique approaches you have used to engage policymakers to assure a public health system that promotes opportunities in your community to be healthy? #NPHWChat #NPHW
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de Beaumont Foundation@debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social · 2y ago5A The public health workforce needs to communicate its reach and impact to effectively engage with community members. We surveyed over 1,600 U.S. adults to assess their understanding of public health. 🧵 #NPHWchat
5A The public health workforce needs to communicate its reach and impact to effectively engage with community members. We surveyed over 1,600 U.S. adults to assess their understanding of public health. 🧵 #NPHWchat
Thank you for your efforts! We need more representatives like you. Our profession is vital to sustaining America's success. #NPHW
Rep. Rheingans (MI HD47)@reprheingans.bsky.social · 2y agoA5: As a public health professional who is also in elected office, it is my DUTY to speak out against the targeting and denigrating of our profession. I've been pushing back against this anti-science rhetoric every chance I get, and this isn't partisan - we ALL lose when we disrespect PH #NPHWChat
A5 The future of public health depends on rebuilding a diverse, well-supported workforce. We must tackle burnout, invest in training, and adapt to emerging threats like AI, climate, government divestment in health and misinformation. #NPHWChat #NPHW30
Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)@firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 2y agoPublic health depends on people from different organizations and disciplines working together to address the places where people live, work, and play. #NPHWChat
A5 Public health touches every part of our lives—from the water we drink to the air we breathe and the care we receive. As we navigate workforce challenges, it's critical to integrate public health thinking across sectors—education, business, tech, and beyond. apha.org/infographic #NPHW30 #NPHWChat
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APHA@apha.org · 2y agoQ5 Public health workforce – What are some innovative ways for public health professionals to engage with their community in this time of potential contraction of the governmental public health workforce? #NPHWChat #NPHW
Important point! The conditions where we live impact all of us - thus the need for us all to understand social determinants of health! #NPHWChat
Massachusetts Public Health Alliance@mapublichealth.org · 2y agoA4. 80% of health is created by the conditions where people live, work, & play. That's why, through advocacy, community organizing & coalition building, we promote the building blocks of good health: clean air, safe drinking water, reliable public transit, affordable housing, & more. #NPHWChat
Community health centers continue to make American Healthy! Thank you for all continued presense in all of our lives! #NPHWChat
Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health@geigergibson.bsky.social · 2y agoA4: Many community health centers treat the whole person and address #SDoH in addition to health care needs. Read about the creative ways that CHCs have integrated nutrition programs to provide access to healthy food for community members. geigergibson.publichealth.gwu.edu/community-he... #NPHWChat
A4 Modernized nutrition labels and clearer public messaging empower people to make healthier dietary choices—especially when paired with policies that promote physical activity and food access. apha.org/infographic #NPHW #NPHWChat #NPHW30
APHA@apha.org · 2y agoQ4 Encouraging healthier lives – Staying active and eating well are among the best ways to improve overall health. What are some creative and inclusive policies that promote healthy living? #NPHWChat #NPHW
Bring NOAA back AND keep these services free! Government is the only way to provide free access to all! #NPHWChat
Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)@firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 2y agoA3: Monitoring weather patterns and having clear communications are vital to helping communities prepare for extreme weather events. The elimination of programs at CDC, EPA, and NOAA that work on these issues is worrying as weather continues to get worse. #NPHWChat
A3 Every US community needs to have a extreme heat strategy. Whether you call it climate change or "bad weather" our population requires action. APHA has several resources at the Center for Climate, Health and Equity. apha.org/topics-and-i...
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Harvard Chan Environmental Health@harvardenvhealth.bsky.social · 2y agoA3) #NPHWchat @apha.org Public health research shows how extreme heat impacts those with diabetes and chronic conditions; how extreme rainfall impacts water infrastructure, increasing risk of lead exposure and bacteria; how wildfires affect mental health, cardiovascular health, asthma, and more. 2/3
A3 Extreme weather resilience now includes public health interventions like cooling centers and vector-borne disease mitigation—highlighting how health and climate are no longer siloed. apha.org/infographic #NPHW #NPHWChat
APHA@apha.org · 2y agoQ3 Resiliency and communities — With extreme weather events becoming more common, preparation is key. What strategies have been most effective in helping you and your community to prepare for extreme weather? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth
It is so important that community based programs continue on! Our leaders need to pay attention and reverse this decimating course! #NPHWChat
Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)@firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 2y agoA2 (2/2): Several programs at CDC have spent years building trust with communities. Now, these relationships are in jeopardy as programs are cut or not allowed to operate as they used to. #NPHWChat
Collaboration is the name of the game. Community partners need to be at the table for both implementation and research #NPHWChat
Public Health Institute@publichealthinst.bsky.social · 2y agoA2 @apha.org: Successful, sustainable community health strategies are rooted in partnership—our work is always stronger when we bring together partners from across communities and sectors with unique perspectives, experiences and expertise. #NPHWChat
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Harvard Chan Environmental Health@harvardenvhealth.bsky.social · 2y agoA1) #NPHWchat @apha.org The Harvard Six Cities Study recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, and continues to yield public health benefits even now, with stronger WHO and EPA standards limiting harmful PM2.5 pollution saving 1000s of lives each year. hsph.harvard.edu/news/groundb... 2/2
A1 One of the most powerful public health wins is the 62% drop in HIV deaths and the two-thirds reduction in teen pregnancies. These outcomes reflect how policy, prevention, and health equity efforts have saved lives over the past 30 years. apha.org/infographic #NPHW #NPHWChat #NPHW30
A1 Showing appreciation for APHA’s Infographic in honor of 30 years of National Public Health Week. I’m using its graphics today and sharing with you all. One big change – increased awareness of mental health and improved access to care. apha.org/infographic #NPHW #NPHWChat #NPHW30
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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is a danger to the public’s health and should resign or be fired, says APHA. In just a few short weeks, his actions on vacccines, fluoride and other public health science have shown how wrong he is for the job. Read & share our statement: apha.org/news-and-med...
