Friday Five – National Public Health Week
Follow and join the conversation with #NPHW, #NPHW2022 and #NPHWChat.
The American Public Health Association (@PublicHealth) brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week (@NPHW) as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. This year’s theme, Public Health Is Where You Are, celebrates what we know is true: The places where we are, physically, mentally and societally, affect our health and our lives. This week’s Friday Five highlights some information and activities for the 27th NPHW, happening next week April 4-10.
NPHW Forum 2022: Public Health is Where You Are
Join APHA (@PublicHealth) and public health leaders from across the country in this conversation about the intersections of public health and how public health can collaborate with community leaders to build trust and a strong foundation for healthy change. The National Public Health Week Forum is the national kickoff for NPHW.
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! https://t.co/nvLskjnv2F pic.twitter.com/0aroubZRYR
— National Public Health Week (@NPHW) March 29, 2022
National Public Health Week 2022 Twitter Chat
Join APHA as they host the biggest public health conversation of the year! The National Public Health Week Twitter Chat is a chance to share your successes and learn from public health leaders and organizations big and small. This year’s chat will take place on Wednesday, April 6 at 2:00 pm ET. Follow @NPHW on Twitter and use #NPHWchat to participate.
National Public Health Week is next week! Have you RSVPd for the annual #NPHWchat on Wednesday, 4/6 at 2 pm ET? We checked yes- we’re excited to chat & learn about #PublicHealth where we are for #NPHW2022! @NPHW @PublicHealth #TwitterChathttps://t.co/lIaQrOoL1f
— Children’s Environmental Health Network (@CEHN) March 29, 2022
NPHW Daily Themes
APHA encourages everyone — public health professionals, students, elected leaders and the general public — to step in and do what they can to make our world a more equitable, safe, healthy and just place. Use the daily themes to get started.
- Monday: Racism: A Public Health Crisis
- Tuesday: Public Health Workforce: Essential to our Future
- Wednesday: Community: Collaboration and Resilience
- Thursday: World Health Day: Health is a Human Right
- Friday: Accessibility: Closing the Health Equity Gap
- Saturday: Climate Change: Taking Action for Equity
- Sunday: Mental Wellness: Redefining the Meaning of Health
Shifting Power and Building Resilience Through Community Collaboration: A Conversation on Improving Local Food and Health Systems
During this National Public Health Week Event learn how the power of community can help change systems for the better. Public health professionals, local organizers, advocates and engaged community members are invited to join a lively two-part session with members of the HCCC cohort on Wednesday, April 6, from 3:30-5 p.m. (ET). These dynamic leaders will highlight community-led, collaborative solutions that contribute to systemic change, build resilience and shift power in communities. This event is free, but space is limited.
Community-led solutions are key to improving access to food & health care, participants in the Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge have found. Join us April 6 at 3:30PM ET to hear what they’ve learned https://t.co/KW62LQoJi3 #Communities4Health #NPHW pic.twitter.com/hkqx25qHRw
— APHA (@PublicHealth) March 30, 2022
APHA’s NPHW Events
Head to the NPHW webpage to see the full list of webinar and state specific events being offered throughout the week. space is limited so be sure to register as soon as possible.
Celebrate National Public Health Week Student Day on April 5! Learn how to best support the students in your life and attend @PublicHealth‘s “Lessons in Mentoring” webinar, April 5 from noon-1 p.m. ET! Space is limited, RSVP today! https://t.co/aiqEznNa4n #NPHW2022 pic.twitter.com/CCNV195Wmw
— Holly Plackemeier (@HPlackemeier) March 31, 2022
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