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The American Public Health Association ( @publichealth ) will celebrate the 30th National Public Health Week April 7-13, 2025. See you for #NPHW !

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We can't believe we've already come to the end of #NPHW ! Thank you to the more than 100 communities who hosted your own events, plus everyone who joined us for the events @PublicHealth hosted. The week may be over, but public health is never done. ❤️THANK YOU!
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National Public Health Week begins TODAY, April 3. We want to become the Healthiest Nation in One Generation!
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It's no coincidence that today's #NPHW theme, Strengthening Community, falls on #WorldHealthDay . We're part of a global community, and we all need to take care of each other.
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It's finally here! #NPHW kicks off with a focus on #mentalhealth . Learn more and take action:
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It's a celebration! Join @PublicHealth for a week full of #NPHW events starting tomorrow. There's something for everyone. RSVP for events now:
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That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone for your thoughtful responses and robust discussions. A special thanks to @UnitedHealthGrp , our sponsor for this year’s #NPHWChat !
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It's National Public Health Week! We're so excited for so many of you to be joining us in Building Bridges to Better Health. @PublicHealth 's Dr. Benjamin welcomes you all to #NPHW :
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Q3 Students are the future of public health. What challenges will the next generation of public health professionals face, and how can we help them get ready to meet those challenges? #NPHWChat
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Q2 Public health moves data into action. How do you use evidence and research to improve health? #NPHWChat
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Today, April 3, marks the start of #NPHW and here at APHA we are highlighting the importance of Community. Check out our factsheet on how your communities can shape and improve your health!
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NPHW is here! Today, we focus on Racism: A Public Health Crisis. We must address racism and advance racial equity to improve health. Learn how you can play a role: RSVP for events and download sharables here: #NPHW2022
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Q1 How do you support public health where you are? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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Wow, amazing participation and support for public health during today's #NPHWchat ! 98 million impressions, over 4,000 tweets and over 700 participants. And, we were trending nationwide! Thank you everyone for joining us! #NPHW
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Q1 The #NPHW 2019 theme is “Creating the Healthiest Nation: For science. For action. For health.” How do you stand for science, action and health? #NPHWChat
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It’s almost here! Join us this afternoon from 2-3pm ET for a global #NPHW Twitter chat on all things public health. RSVP here and use #NPHWChat in your tweets so we can find you.
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#NPHW starts tomorrow! Who's ready to celebrate public health with us?
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Q3 Partnerships are a cornerstone of public health. How is your community engaging and collaborating with one another to support public health and advance health equity? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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A big shout out and thank you to everyone who joined us today for #NPWHchat ! What an incredible conversation.
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Q1 The NPHW 2018 theme is "Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing Our Future Together." Who are you working with to create the healthiest nation? #NPHWChat
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Happy National Public Health Week. We're looking forward to all of this week's great events, starting with the Forum featuring keynote speaker @Surgeon_General Jerome Adams today at 1pm ET. Join us in-person or watch the webcast:
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Today is the BIG day! The #NPHWchat is here! Gather your friends and get ready for this exciting conversation starting at 2 p.m. ET
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Q7 APHA members are stepping up to #SpeakForHealth and advocate for better public health. Why do you #SpeakForHealth ? #NPHWChat
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Today, April 4, APHA is commenting on the need for Violence Prevention. Check out our fact sheet on how you can make a difference in your community:
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That’s all folks! Thanks to everyone for making this a diverse, rich conversation about public health. This is what #NPHW is all about. See you next year! #NPHWchat
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Wednesday’s #NPHW theme is rural health. Public health is working to tackle the specific problems rural communities face. ]
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We’re going to start the #NPHWChat in about 10 minutes. Let’s start some introductions in the chat! We’re @NPHW , the team behind @PublicHealth ’s National Public Health Week, and we’re thrilled for you to join us today!
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@NPHW We’re going to start the #NPHWChat in a couple minutes. Let’s start some introductions in the chat! We’re @NPHW , the team behind @PublicHealth ’s National Public Health Week, and we’re thrilled for you to join us today!
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Q2 How are you creating and advocating for more accessibility in your community? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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It’s National Public Health Week! Help us kick off an exciting week of events and celebrations across the country with the NPHW Forum! Join us in DC or by livestream at 1pm ET. #NPHW
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That’s a wrap on #NPHWChat for this year! Thanks so much to everyone who participated. Don’t let the conversation stop here. We know public health is a year-round effort. Let’s work to build a healthier world together!
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Our cultures have always shaped our health. How do you bring your culture into your work? What is its impact? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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Q4 How do we address the public health crisis of racism and advance racial equity to improve health? What’s an example that’s working in your community, and where can we do better? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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THANK YOU for celebrating #NPHW with us this year! With hundreds of partners, thousands of participants and plenty of activities and information to share, even though we were physically distant, we felt in community together. We'll see you for NPHW2021! #thankyoupublichealth
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NPHW starts next week. How are you celebrating?
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Q8 It’s @PublicHealth ’s 150th anniversary this year! As we look toward the next 150, how can we expand public health to ensure everyone can live a safe and healthy life? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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Today, APHA is back with one of our biggest #NPHW events! Join APHA’s NPHW Twitter Chat to be a part of the biggest public health conversation of the year, today at 2 p.m. ET. Register here:
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We’re going to get started on #NPHWChat in about 10 minutes. Let’s all introduce ourselves! We’re @NPHW , the team behind @PublicHealth ’s National Public Health Week, and we’re so excited for you to join us today!
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@NPHW That’s a wrap on our questions. Before we go, we’d like to acknowledge the folks who aren’t here because they’re working on the front lines of the #COVID19 pandemic. We thank you all! @UnitedHealthGrp #NPHWChat
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@NPHW Q1 Tell us what drives your work or the work of your organization. @UnitedHealthGrp #NPHWChat
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Q5 Climate change is impacting our health now. Who does public health need to bring to the table to make sure we help those most affected by climate change? #NPHWChat #ClimateChangesHealth
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Q2 #COVID19 is at the forefront of many people’s minds. What are some things you’re doing to help keep people healthy and calm? #NPHWChat #FactsOverFear
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Q5 COVID-19, racism & climate change are some of the major issues contributing to mental distress in the U.S., esp. public health professionals, often overworked/ undervalued. How can we support them for better health outcomes in all our communities? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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Q7 What does resilience look like in your community? How can we help communities around the world build resilience? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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“The opioid epidemic is not the problem, it’s the symptom.” - @Surgeon_General
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Q2 The first day of #NPHW focused on community. How have you seen communities successfully address public health challenges? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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Q1 The NPHW 2017 theme is Healthiest Nation 2030. How can we become the healthiest nation in one generation? #NPHWChat
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This Wednesday, APHA's #NPHW daily theme is Reproductive and Sexual Health. Our fact sheet outlines the importance of access to comprehensive, gender-affirming care; what you can do to protect reproductive health; and what we have to celebrate!
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Q4 Health organizations worldwide are stepping up efforts to address threats like measles, malaria, Ebola, flu and HIV. What’s your strategy for preventing infectious disease? #NPHWChat
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President Obama has issued an #NPHW proclamation recognizing the importance of public health
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Q4 Yesterday was Student Day for #NPHW ! What are the challenges for new public health professionals and what advice can you offer?? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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National Public Health Week starts tomorrow! #NPHW
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Q6 We just celebrated Student Day yesterday for #NPHW . What’s a lesson you’ve learned or would like to learn from a public health mentor? What lessons would you give to students? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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We’re going to start the #NPHWChat in about 10 minutes. Let’s start some introductions in the chat! We’re @NPHW , the team behind @PublicHealth ’s National Public Health Week, and we’re so glad for you to join us today!
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That’s all folks! Thanks to everyone for making this a diverse, rich conversation about public health. This is what #NPHW is all about. See you next year! #NPHWchat
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Today's theme for NPHW is Behavioral Health. Why focus on behavioral health? The opioid epidemic, HIV transmission and mental health are all important aspects of this topic that we need to address in order to create the healthiest nation. Get the facts:
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Q7 This year’s #NPHW theme is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.” One thing that’s at the core of every culture: Food! How do you find nourishment, both literally and figuratively, in everyday and in celebrations? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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Today's #NPHW theme is Mental Health. Check out our fact sheet to learn about new resources and progress in making mental health part of every public health approach:
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Today, during #NPHW , we're taking the time to say #ThankYouPublicHealth . We hope you'll join us and share videos of your own with the hashtag! Let the world know how much public health means to you:
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Q1 We’re celebrating 25 years of National Public Health Week with this year’s theme “NPHW @25 : Looking Back, Moving Forward.” What are some of the greatest achievements in public health? #NPHWChat
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Wow! This was an amazing public health conversation! Thanks to all of you for joining us. Now let's keep the #NPHW momentum going #NPHWchat
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Q7 As we're all working to #FlattenTheCurve , we're thankful to the people doing their part to stop #COVID19 . Who are you thankful for right now? What are they doing to keep their communities healthy and safe during the pandemic? #NPHWChat
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Thank you all so much for being part of #NPHW ! This would not be possible without any of our partner organizations and our passionate public health leaders, members and supporters!
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Support the public health workforce and strengthen its authority for better health outcomes in all of our communities, now and in the future. . #NPHW2022
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If you had fun during #NPHWChat , there's a huge team behind it at @PublicHealth . Here's some (but not all!) of our smiling faces. We're glad you joined us!
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Q3 Students are the future of public health – and tomorrow is #NPHW Student Day. What challenges will the next generation of public health professionals face, and how can we help them prepare to meet those challenges? Students, what do you need? #NPHWChat
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Q3 Partnerships are a critical component of public health. How are you engaging across communities and cultures to work toward health equity? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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Today we are giving a huge #ThankYouPublicHealth to volunteers! You're protecting and providing support to our most vulnerable neighbors, and we are grateful. <3 #NPHW
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Q6 The #APHABillionSteps Challenge has been a huge success. We’ve already passed our goal of 1 billion steps with 4 days to go! How do you encourage your community to meet its wellness goals? #NPHWChat
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That's it for #NPHWChat ! Thank you all for joining us. Remember, the conversation isn't over - there's lots for us all to do!
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Q3 APHA’s 2018 Annual Meeting theme is Health Equity Now. What does health equity mean to you? #NPHWChat
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Today's #NPHW theme is Rural Health. Our fact sheet covers the disparities folks in rural and frontier communities face -- and the approaches that work!
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Q7 We all know that mental health is a part of public health. How can we work to improve mental health resiliency in our communities? #NPHWChat
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It’s #WorldHealthDay , and #NPHW2022 is reminding everyone that “Public Health is Where You Are,” wherever in the world that is. Learn about how local and global health affect each other:
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@NPHW Q3 The last year has shown even more clearly how racism affects health. What has your organization done, or what have you done as an individual, to advance racial equity? @UnitedHealthGrp #NPHWChat
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Q4 Climate change affects everyone’s health. What are some innovative ideas to help communities build resilience against the health impacts of climate change? #NPHWChat
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Q8 Because we’re “Looking Back, Moving Forward” during this year’s #NPHW , let’s focus on our work ahead: What do we in public health need to do to achieve health equity and make this the #HealthiestNation ? #NPHWChat
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Q6 Many people say public health work is a calling to serve their communities. What inspires you to continue the work of public health? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGroup
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The #NPHWChat Twitter Chat is today from 2-3 pm ET! Don't miss out on the biggest public health conversation of the year with @NPHW and @UnitedHealthGrp . RSVP now:
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And here we go…. #NPHWChat
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@NPHW Q2 How are you engaging communities, their leaders and their members to work together to effect positive change? @UnitedHealthGrp #NPHWChat
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And that’s a wrap on this year’s #NPHWChat ! Thank you all for being here – we know the conversation isn’t over. Public health goes way beyond NPHW! And thank you to @UnitedHealthGrp , our sponsor!
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Q2 APHA is asking members to #SpeakForHealth and demand stronger, fully funded public health. Why do you #SpeakForHealth ? #NPHWChat
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“Accessibility: Closing the Health Equity Gap” is today’s #NPHW2022 theme. Accessibility means everyone gets the tools they need to live healthy lives, with physical, economic and cultural barriers removed. Check out our fact sheet here:
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Public health needs to prioritize racial equity if we are truly going to build a healthier world. Learn what's working with our fact sheet: #NPHW #RacismOrHealth
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@NPHW Q8 Strengthening community means building our partnerships. Who are some people or organizations you love working with, or want to work with, because of the great work they do to create positive change in their communities? @UnitedHealthGrp #NPHWChat
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Today’s #NPHW2022 theme is “Community: Collaboration and Resilience.” Community-led, multi-sector approaches to changing policies and systems can address the conditions that hold disparities in place and create more community resilience. Learn more:
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Join @NPHW and @UnitedHealthGrp in the biggest public health conversation of the year! It's time for the #NPHWChat Twitter chat on April 7. RSVP today:
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Q6 Public health students are the future of our field. How can we invest in a better public health workforce and in education? #NPHWChat
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@NPHW Q5 Students are the backbone of NPHW. Organizations: how are you engaging with youth to build on their momentum for public health? Students, what actions are you taking that the greater public health community should support? @UnitedHealthGrp #NPHWChat
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It’s time for #NPHWChat ! Thanks so much for joining @NPHW and @publichealth .
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We trended at #2 in the US. #NPHWChat #NPHW2018
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Are you registered for our incredible #NPHW kickoff forum on Monday? We'll be chatting with smart and engaged leaders, including @bernielim @wawagatheru @DrConradoB and @KayeBender9 . RSVP now - space is limited!
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Today's theme for NPHW is Environmental Health. We know that where we live, learn, work, and play can have an enormous impact on our health. Not to mention the impact of our warming planet on our air, water and soil. Get the facts:
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Q5 This is our fourth #NPHW in the COVID-19 era. How will communities be working together build resilience going forward, especially as the public health emergency is lifted next month? #NPHWChat @UnitedHealthGrp
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6 years
How do we make progress? Build trust with communities of color, invest in community engagement and look for strategic partnerships, says @doccrearperry #NPHW
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This #NPHW we're focusing on strengthening communities, making sure everyone has a place to live that is safe, healthy and supportive. Learn more:
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Q6 The places we live, work and play have a big impact on our health. What is your community doing to support healthy housing and to lift families out of poverty? #NPHWChat
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