Trust for America's Health (TFAH)

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/

Public Health's Roles in Supporting Informal and Family Caregiving - TFAH

As our populous ages, the critical role of family and informal caregivers will continue to grow, what are their support needs? www.tfah.org/report-detai...

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

Join TFAH’s AFPHS team on Oct 16 at 3 PM ET for an overview of the dementia-friendly movement and the importance of integrating it into the broader age-friendly framework. afphs.org/events/octob...

Public Health's Roles in Supporting Informal and Family Caregiving - TFAH

Caring for an adult over the age of 50 comes with its own set of challenges – economically, emotionally, and physically. A new brief by TFAH’s Age-Friendly Public Health Systems initiative highlights the role that public health agencies can play in supporting caregivers. www.tfah.org/report-detai...

Communicating About Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Safe Use During Pregnancy - Public Health Communications Collaborative Recent reports about an association between acetaminophen, commonly used in pain and fever medications like Tylenol, and autism are creating confusion about

The Public Health Communications Collaborative has created resources for health communicators who are working to inform consumers that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy, as directed by their doctor, does not increase the chances of autism. publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...

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...

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TFAH is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research. Learn about the position at www.tfah.org/job-openings/

AI in Action: Strengthening Public Health Communications with Care & Clarity - Free Public Health Webinar - Public Health Communications Collaborative Whether you’re an AI-curious or AI-overwhelmed public health communicator, this webinar will help you understand the AI landscape and the tools and practices that can support your work connecting with...

Learn more about in AI in Action: Strengthening Public Health Communications with Care & Clarity at Public Health Communications Collaborative on Sept 30 #webinar publichealthcollaborative.org/webinars/ai-...

Public Health Infrastructure in Crisis: HHS Workforce Cuts, Reorganizations, and Funding Reductions: Impacts and Solutions - TFAH

What does it look like when the federal government slashes funding for public health and cuts its workforce to unprecedented lows? TFAH’s new report, Public Health Infrastructure in Crisis provides a comprehensive look at the recent and proposed reductions and more. www.tfah.org/report-detai...

Public Health Infrastructure in Crisis: HHS Workforce Cuts, Reorganizations, and Funding Reductions: Impacts and Solutions - TFAH

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...

TFAH celebrates the work chemists, microbiologists, and administrators are doing to protect #publichealth. Thank you! #ThanksPHLabs

Every voice matters. During American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Capitol Hill Fly-In, advocates are making sure suicide prevention is front and center in policy conversations. #StopSuicide afsp.org

Communicating with Heart in Public Health - Free Public Health Webinar - Public Health Communications Collaborative This webinar will explore how active, intentional listening can deepen our understanding of our communities’ needs, beliefs, and lived experiences for more effective communication.

Join Public Health Communications Collaborative today at 4:30 PM ET for Communicating with Heart in Public Health. Explore active listening for deeper understanding and other tips. publichealthcollaborative.org/webinars/com...

Check out SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month digital toolkit because the right support can save a life. www.samhsa.gov/about/digita...

Gain a greater understanding of the intersections between aging and disability policies with Alison Barkoff at our Sept 18, 3 PM ET training. afphs.org/events/septe...

Climate Impact/ Environmental Health - TFAH All regions of the U.S. are experiencing increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. These events pose risks to people’s health and to communities’ economic stability. Mitigating and ...

Before joining the Climate Group’s #ClimateWeekNYC learn how TFAH has been addressing #climatechange. Visit www.tfah.org/issue-detail...

Healing isn’t the same for everyone. It’s a personal journey. 👣 @SAMSHA has created a portal of stories of recovery. 988lifeline.org/stories #SuicidePreventionMonth #SelfCare #Recovery #988Lifeline

Ready or Not 2025: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism - TFAH

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...

Today at 1 PM ET Public Health Communications Collaborative and Common Health Coalition, and others will host a situational update on the respiratory season, what is known and the remaining uncertainties. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Age-Friendly Public Health Systems TFAH is prioritizing healthy aging and is working to encourage and incentivize state and local health departments to embrace older adult health as a core function.

Healthy Aging Month is a chance to celebrate the advances made in ensuring that public health systems focus on healthy aging for every person and every community. Learn what we’re doing in this field. www.afphs.org

The 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is a reminder of the critical need to invest in emergency preparedness to ensure that all communities are protected. www.tfah.org/article/tfah...

TFAH statement: The firing of Dr. Monarez and other CDC senior staff departures means the country is losing critical expertise and threatens our collective health security. www.tfah.org/article/stat...

Climate change and workplace heat stress: technical report and guidance This comprehensive global assessment provides insights on the health impacts that could be avoided through healthier and safer workplaces. It is estimated that 2.1% of all deaths and 2.7% of the disea...

The World Health Organizations Climate Change and Workplace Heat Stress report highlights the risks faced by workers across the globe in light of a warming world. www.who.int/publications...

We have an opening for a Government Relations Manager, could it be you? Are you passionate about legislation that addresses chronic disease prevention, and other health issues? Visit www.tfah.org/job-openings/ to learn more and apply.

Immunizations are a Critical Public Health Tool to Support Both Individual and Community Health - TFAH Observed annually in August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Some vaccines prevent the spread of diseases, while others pr...

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

Common Health Coalition regularly updates its 2025-2026 Respiratory Season Vaccine Planning Toolkit for states. commonhealthcoalition.org/wp-content/u...

Age-Friendly Public Health Systems TFAH is prioritizing healthy aging and is working to encourage and incentivize state and local health departments to embrace older adult health as a core function.

TFAH celebrates Senior Citizens Day! The public health system can play an important role in helping older adults thrive. Learn more here: afphs.org

Pain in the Nation 2025: The Epidemics of Alcohol, Drug, and Suicide Deaths - TFAH

This Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day TFAH encourages policymakers to support the policies and measures that combat the deadly impact of fentanyl in our communities. www.tfah.org/report-detai...