…America’s Health, testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday on the need for greater investments in the nation’s public health infrastructure through provisions in the Leading Infrastructure…
…of the public health workforce, and the critical need for a robust public health system. Increased, sustained, and flexible public health funding is key to having such a system. As…
…Additional TFAH Age-Friendly Public Health Systems initiative Resources on Family Caregiving Training: Caregiving as a Public Health Priority Blog: What’s Public Health Got to do With… Healthy Aging? Report: Caregiving…
…of addressing the social and economic issues that impact health at the community level, as well as dismantling the systemic structures that lead to health disparities. Prioritizing healthy housing, access…
Healthy eating among families and communities promotes optimal health and well-being. However, approximately three-fourths of Americans do not consume the recommended amounts of healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables,…
…public health infrastructure, including antiquated data systems, insufficient public health laboratory capacity, an under-resourced public health workforce, and the need for improved public health communications. These foundational public health capacities…
…two of the country’s most acclaimed social justice and health equity advocates, shared their insights on the impact of racism on health outcomes during a November 1 Trust for America’s…
Over one million Americans struggle with a substance misuse disorder. Alarmingly, we are experiencing a set of epidemics, as more than one million people have died in the past decade…
…build inclusive neighborhoods and to include policies for mitigating social isolation into state and community health improvement plans. Public health agencies are partnering with area agencies on aging, YMCAs, or…
…health has a significant role in wildfire emergency response. The role of public health includes shelter assessment, coordinating medical and mental health support in the shelter, ensuring environmental health and…
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