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Tekisha Everette

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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
#DYK How your state’s policies and programs are advancing the public’s health? TFAH’s Promoting Health and Cost Control in States initiative released state fact sheets with the health and economic benefits of policies within and beyond public health. www.tfah.org/phaccs-fact-...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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...
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Are you working to advance health at the state level? Check out this Public Health Review featuring Breanca Merritt, @tfah.bsky.social Policy Director!
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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.
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
“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...
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Public Health On Call: 1004 - The State of Obesity in the U.S.
About this episode: Following decades of surging adult obesity rates, numbers have leveled out since 2022. But with GLP-1s dominating culture, nutrition guidelines shifting, and funding for chronic di...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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/
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Collaboration Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem
As the population ages, one of the most important ways to support older adult health is through multi-sector collaboration. Many sectors are now working to promote health and well-being across the…
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
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...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
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
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
ICYMI - recording now available!
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
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
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
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
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
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...
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Don't miss this exciting discussion centering state and local policies that create the conditions for good health! #statepolicy #policy #health #publichealth
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
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...
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Advancing Policies that Create Conditions for Good Health - TFAH
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
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.
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
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...
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Addressing False Narratives About Autism Public Health Info - Public Health Communications Collaborative
Talking points and tools to help you address false narratives about autism
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
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...
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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.
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
#Obesity rates have increased among children and adolescents. What’s behind the increase and what are the solutions? www.tfah.org/report-detai...
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State of Obesity Report 2025 : Better Policies for a Healthier America - TFAH
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Public Health Communications Collaborative has talking points for communicating about Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and its safe use during pregnancy. publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
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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
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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/
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🤔#DYK that TFAH’s AFPHS 6Cs Training & Implementation Guide provides practical strategies for collaboration, coordination, and community engagement? afphs.org/afphs-6csfra...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
We are looking for our next great Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research! Is that you?
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
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...
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Public Health Infrastructure in Crisis: HHS Workforce Cuts, Reorganizations, and Funding Reductions: Impacts and Solutions - TFAH
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
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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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
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...
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Ready or Not 2025: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism - TFAH
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
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#publichealth #equity #health #workanniversary | Tekisha Dwan Everette, PhD, MPA, MPH, CPH
As August has ended and the summer winds down, I am reminded of August 2022 when I started at Trust for America's Health (TFAH). Compelled by the gaps and opportunities for equity and change I observe...
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
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.
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
National Immunization Awareness month is almost over but the importance of staying up to date on vaccine schedules remains. www.tfah.org/story/immuni...
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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...
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
School is starting back soon!!! Let’s make sure students are prepared for a healthy and safe year!
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
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
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
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
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
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
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
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...
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AFPHS 6Cs Framework
Welcome to the Age-Friendly Public Health Systems 6Cs Framework Training and Implementation Guide (6Cs Guide). This guide is designed to increase your knowledge and expertise in understanding the…
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
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
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Tekisha Everette @tdeverette.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Trust for America’s Health is on Bluesky!! Follow us @tfah.bsky.social
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
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/
TFAH is hiring for a Senior Government Relations Manager. This image is of 5 light bulbs and the text Apply Now.
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