Each April, the American Public Health Association (APHA) unites communities nationwide to celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW), recognizing public health contributions and addressing key health issues. As the organizer for 30 years, APHA develops annual campaigns and resources to educate the public, policymakers, and practitioners on each year's theme. These materials promote public health awareness year-round.
Public health starts with each of us making a difference in our homes and communities. It’s how the places we live, work and play affect our well-being. It’s the way we are all stronger—and healthier—together through the efforts of organizations like the APHA and others that advocate for healthy communities. Join us for the 30th anniversary of NPHW to celebrate successes, look ahead to upcoming challenges and create a vision for the future. Explore APHA’s resources, events and other ways to get involved during National Public Health Week, because public health is all of us—and it starts here.
For more information about National Public Health Week, visit www.nphw.org.
Did you know Americans live an average of 35 years longer today than they did when APHA was founded over 150 years ago? This incredible progress is thanks to public health efforts improving the well-being of communities across the nation and around the world. Public health isn’t just for a single person—it’s for you, your friends, your family and everyone in your community.
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