Health and well-being involve more than treating illness. Fostering optimal health means understanding the factors that lead to both illness and health. A modern public health system serves as a…
…public health agencies. The Prevention and Public Health Fund, a dedicated funding stream created by the ACA and specifically designated for public health and prevention, funds approximately 11 percent of…
…the nation’s public health infrastructure for the growing segment of the population who are homebound and help better safeguard their health during future public health emergencies. “Ensuring that every person…
J. Nadine Gracia, M.D., MSCE, President and CEO of the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), joined the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health podcast, Public Health on Call to…
…deep and painful roots in this country’s history are exacerbated by the persistence of racial discrimination and bias in healthcare today and by practical barriers to vaccination such as health…
…its impact on health including COVID-19 risks Obesity has serious health consequences including increased risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and many types of cancers. Obesity is…
…disparities, racism, and the social determinants of health. Public health is center stage to our nation’s health and TFAH’s work has never been more critical. As the challenges before our…
…TFAH is proud to join with over 30 health and child wellness organizations to support the bill. Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust for America’s Health, stated:…
…country’s public health system has led to serious gaps in our readiness to respond to disease outbreaks, natural disasters and other health emergencies. Prevention and Public Health Fund Detailed Information…
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