Happening TODAY! TFAH’s Age-Friendly Public Health Systems team hosts a training on the tools and resources available for public health professionals to recognize and respond to elder abuse. afphs.org/events/febru...

Are you working to advance health at the state level? Check out this Public Health Review featuring Breanca Merritt, @tfah.bsky.social Policy Director!

Another abrupt and shocking cancellation of grants that will negatively impact states and communities. The resiliency of our public health system relies on strong, consistent funding. This will have devastating consequences for communities.

“There are multiple factors that influence obesity that go beyond individual behavior.” Dr. Gracia, TFAH President & CEO discusses the State of Obesity with @publichealthpod.bsky.social. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/1004-the-sta...

Introducing the Age-Friendly Ecosystem Map. Track the progress of multi-sector collaborative efforts helping to advance older adult health and the age-friendly movement afphs.org/ecosystem/

Stay updated on public health policy, emergency readiness, healthy aging, and more. Subscribe to one of TFAH’s weekly or monthly newsletters. www.tfah.org/about/tfah-n...

Public Health Communications Collaborative announces their new on-demand training for #publichealthcommunicators! Media Relations Capacity Building. Learn more about the training and register today! Academy.publichealthcollaborative.org

ICYMI - recording now available!

TFAH’s series on ageism focuses on the impacts of ageism on the nation and highlights the people working end it and the programs available within public health. Watch the latest training session at youtu.be/L_KxXrqo4sY

Take a look at this phenomenal resource developed to give public health professional strategies and tools to intervene and prevent elder mistreatment. hashtag#publichealth hashtag#olderadults hashtag#AgeFriendly

Just announced! Shelina Davis of Louisiana Public Health Institute and LANL Foundation’s Jovanna Archuleta join TFAH on Jan 21 at 2 PM ET for the Advancing Policies that Create Conditions for Good Health #webinar. Register today to join the conversation. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Don't miss this exciting discussion centering state and local policies that create the conditions for good health! #statepolicy #policy #health #publichealth

The change to the US vaccine schedule announced yesterday is another example of research and science being ignored.Take a look at this joint statement from @nacchoalerts.bsky.social, @tfah.bsky.social, and @bigcitieshealth.org. #vaccineswork #vaccines #healthequity

Community and local-level examples and evidence is one of the most effective ways to build support for implementing statewide public health policies, according to TFAH's new report www.tfah.org/report-detai...

So much has and is happening related to our public health infrastructure in 2025. Take a look at @tfah.bsky.social recent #funding report that talks about the impact of the funding cuts on our #publichealth system.

Vaccines do not cause autism but falsehoods persist and can spread quickly throughout communities, Public Health Communications Collaboration shares messaging guidance and ready-to-share content to address current questions. publichealthcollaborative.org/topics/addre...

TFAH’s AFPHS team and the National Rural Health Association explore how rural public health systems can provide the access to resources, infrastructure, and resources older adults need. youtu.be/2lO7jZjA26M

As the population ages, the role of family and informal caregivers becomes even more critical and caregiver support needs will continue to grow. afphs.org/wp-content/u...

TFAH's State of Obesity report examines obesity trends in our nation. This year's special feature focuses on Colorado Public Schools' focus on the meals provided in their school system.

#Obesity rates have increased among children and adolescents. What’s behind the increase and what are the solutions? www.tfah.org/report-detai...

Public Health Communications Collaborative has talking points for communicating about Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and its safe use during pregnancy. publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...

TFAH’s seeking professionals in our communications and policy teams, could you be one of them? Learn about our Government Relations and Strategic Communications & Policy Research positions www.tfah.org/job-openings/

🤔#DYK that TFAH’s AFPHS 6Cs Training & Implementation Guide provides practical strategies for collaboration, coordination, and community engagement? afphs.org/afphs-6csfra...

Did you miss the AFPHS September training? Alison Barkoff from @gwpublichealth.bsky.social discussed the importance of including the disability community in age-friendly efforts. afphs.org/events/septe...

We are looking for our next great Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research! Is that you?

TFAH’s new report on public health funding gives a clear-eyed breakdown of the impact of recent and proposed cuts to federal public health programs. www.tfah.org/report-detai...

What’s an mRNA vaccine? Are they safe and how will changes to mRNA funding impact communities? The Public Health Communications Collaborative developed talking points resources for Public Health Communicators publichealthcollaborative.org/topics/vacci...

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Expanding and funding CDC’s initiatives to address extreme weather and other environmental threats assures that the nation is #prepared for potential emergencies this and every National Preparedness Month. www.tfah.org/report-detai...

In this week's assault on public health, Dr. Susan Monarez was fired for standing on the side of science. Additional leaders resigned under the pressure and trauma of an untenable work environment. All this after the CDC building and it's employees were assaulted by a gunman earlier this month.

National Immunization Awareness month is almost over but the importance of staying up to date on vaccine schedules remains. www.tfah.org/story/immuni...

School is starting back soon!!! Let’s make sure students are prepared for a healthy and safe year!

Happy to be a first time attendee of @nacchoalerts.bsky.social 360 Bright Lights: Bold Ideas Conference in Anaheim, CA. Looking forward to hearing about, thinking about, and discussing the contemporary and future opportunities to advance public health! #publichealth #healthequity

Reaching elimination status on any disease requires public health, health care, policymakers, and communities, families, and individuals coming together to support sound science. The MMR vaccine is proven to work. Let’s move forward, not backward

Excited to be in New Orleans with my colleagues for the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture! Looking forward to the programming from the Truth Initiative and Black Women's Roundtable among others. #publichealth #EssenceFest2025

We’re proud to have developed the 6Cs Training and Implementation Guide with funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation. Visit the guide and explore its modules to learn more about supporting older adults in your community. afphs.org/afphs-6cs-fr...

What is the state of #mentalhealth and substance use among #olderadults? TFAH’s AFPHS team’s recent training explores the data. Watch the recording today. youtu.be/ssVTjBO6YnU

Trust for America’s Health is on Bluesky!! Follow us @tfah.bsky.social

Are you our Senior Government Relations Manager? TFAH has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned GR professional passionate about #publichealth and working with other smart, passionate people. Learn about your new career. www.tfah.org/job-openings/