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Trust for America's Health (TFAH)

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TFAH is a non-profit, public health policy, research, and advocacy organization focused on optional health for every person and community through an evidence-based public health system and an emphasis on health equity and prevention.

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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Join the AFPHS team on Oct. 14 at 2PM ET for Celebrating #HealthyAging across the Life Span. This #webinar highlights strategies to enhance wellbeing at every age. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/90…
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
TFAH’s State of Obesity 2026 examines the challenges and implications of implementing new dietary guidelines in federal nutrition programs. Learn about the findings at www.tfah.org/report-details/state-o…
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State of Obesity Report 2026: Better Policies for a Healthier America - TFAH
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
TFAH’s new report shows 21 states had adult #obesity rates above 35% in 2025, up from the previous year. www.tfah.org/report-details/state-o…
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State of Obesity Report 2026: Better Policies for a Healthier America - TFAH
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
TFAH’s new comprehensive Public Health Programs Monitor, in tandem with the #funding report explores the fiscal and program data to inform how federal programs support communities, address key health issues, & contribute to the broader public health infrastructure.
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Did you miss the AFPHS webinar on advancing #healthyaging through public health accreditation? You can watch the recorded event at youtu.be/pqq0VBJwTAE
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
TFAH’s #funding report offers a comprehensive look at public health at an inflection point. Discover how we got here and what can drive change. www.tfah.org/report-details/funding… #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #Prevention #HealthPolicy
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Chronic Underinvestment and Recent Disruptions Have Weakened U.S. Public Health System - TFAH
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
TFAH’s new funding report includes the special feature, Navigating Federal Uncertainty from the Front Lines. We focus on TFAH’s conversation with Dr. Daniel Edney, State Health Officer of Mississippi www.tfah.org/wp-content/uploads/202…
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Happening TODAY at 3 PM ET! Join the AFPHS team and Brittan Williams from the Public Health Accreditation Board to discuss how public health can advance healthy aging. Don’t miss it! 🔗 afphs.org/events/afphs-september-20…
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AFPHS September 2026 Webinar - Advancing Healthy Aging Through Public Health Accreditation
Health departments can strengthen their capacity to promote well-being across the life course by more intentionally addressing the needs of older adults through programs, policies, partnerships…
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
TFAH’s new #funding report calls for restoring federal #publichealth operating capacity and establishing more durable and predictable funding. ow.ly/CGhs50ZOrG8
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Chronic Underinvestment and Recent Disruptions Have Weakened U.S. Public Health System - TFAH
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
TFAH’s new funding report includes the special feature, Navigating Federal Uncertainty from the Front Lines, conversations with Dr. Michelle Taylor, Commissioner of Baltimore City Health Department. www.tfah.org/wp-content/u...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Decades of chronic underinvestment, workforce reductions, and other actions have left the nation’s #publichealth system is at an inflection point. Read TFAH’s 2026 new #funding report to learn more. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
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Chronic Underinvestment and Recent Disruptions Have Weakened U.S. Public Health System - TFAH
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
TFAH joins the nation in commemorating the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks as we deepen our commitment to strengthening the public health system to ensure the health and well-being of all. #NeverForget911
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The U.S. #publichealth system is underfunded and under strain according to our new report. Read more for our recommendations for strengthening it. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
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Chronic Underinvestment and Recent Disruptions Have Weakened U.S. Public Health System - TFAH
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
New video featuring Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, TFAH President & CEO highlights key findings from our new report about the #publichealth system weaknesses. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Public health isn’t possible without public health laboratories. TFAH honors the scientists, technicians, and staff who keep our communities safe, one test at a time. #ThanksPHLabs​ aphl.org/membership/r...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
TFAH’s observation of National Suicide Prevention Month continues our work to raise awareness, promote resources, and support the evidence-based suicide prevention strategies that have led to lower suicide rates within the U.S. #SuicidePreventionAwareness www.tfah.org/report-detai...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
How can we advance healthy aging through public health practice? On Sept 17 at 3 PM ET TFAH’s AFPHS team host Public Health Accreditation Board’s Brittan Williams on the topic. afphs.org/events/afphs...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“Siloed work doesn't work, at least not in sustainable ways. And so, we've seen this in our healthcare efforts.” – Rani Snyder, President, The John A. Hartford Foundation. Listen to the full episode. afphs.org/afphs-podcast/
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Age-Friendly Public Health: The Podcast
A Vision for Healthy Aging: Grounded in Partnerships August 2026 In this episode of Age-Friendly Public Health: The Podcast, host J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust for America’s Health…
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Explore our new Public Health Programs Monitor (PHPM). Bringing together fiscal and program data, the PHPM shows how these programs support communities, address key health issues, and contribute to the broader public health infrastructure. www.tfah.org/initiatives/...
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Public Health Programs Monitor - TFAH
Trust for America's Health has launched the public health programs monitor the PHPM tracks both programs and agency activities. Programs include specific funding lines that have a defined programmatic...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Overdose is preventable and this day, the International Overdose Awareness Day, marks the importance of remembrance, awareness, and action to end overdose. www.overdoseday.com/wp-content/u...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
New episode drop! TFAH's Age-Friendly Public Health: The Podcast! hosted Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, President & CEO of TFAH, in conversation with Rani Snyder, President of The John A. Hartford Foundation. This a must listen, especially if you're working in the #healthyaging space. #olderadults #podcast
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Join us on Sept. 17 at 3 PM ET for Advancing Health Aging Through Public Health Practice with Brittan Williams of Public Health Accreditation Board. Register today! afphs.org/events/afphs...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Explore our new resource, the public Health Programs Monitor which provides a centralized view of the federal cuts to programs and operational activities that impact community health. www.tfah.org/initiatives/...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Public Health Communications Collaborative's immunization schedule resource provide public health communicators with ready-to-share content on the importance of immunizations. publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Join Public Health Communications Collaborative on Aug. 27 at 12 PM for Better Communication for Better Health: Supporting Well-Being in Extreme Weather, a webinar on providing communities with information on what to do during these events. publichealthcollaborative.org/webinars/bet...
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Better Communication for Better Health: Supporting Well-Being in Extreme Weather - Free Public Health Webinar - Public Health Communications Collaborative
Extreme weather has dominated headlines this year, from heat domes in Europe to dangerous summer temperatures in the United States and the formation of El
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Our newly launched Public Health Programs Monitor (PHPM) provides a centralized view of the federal cuts to programs and operational activities that impact community health. Learn more at www.tfah.org/initiatives/...
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Public Health Programs Monitor - TFAH
Trust for America's Health has launched the public health programs monitor the PHPM tracks both programs and agency activities. Programs include specific funding lines that have a defined programmatic...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
TFAH’s newly launched Public Health Programs Monitor (PHPM) provides a centralized view of the federal cuts to programs and operational activities that impact community health. Learn about the PHPM at www.tfah.org/initiatives/...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
TFAH issues statement on changes to childhood vaccine recommendations. Read the full statement at www.tfah.org/article/tfah...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
On August 27 at 12 PM Public Health Communications Collaborative will host Better Communication for Better Health: Supporting Well-Being in Extreme Weather, a webinar on providing communities with information on what to do during these events. publichealthcollaborative.org/webinars/bet...
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Better Communication for Better Health: Supporting Well-Being in Extreme Weather - Free Public Health Webinar - Public Health Communications Collaborative
Extreme weather has dominated headlines this year, from heat domes in Europe to dangerous summer temperatures in the United States and the formation of El
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Back-to-school season is here, bringing new schedules, forms, lists, and ensuring that vaccines are updated. We join @vaxyourfam.bsky.social in highlighting the #FirstDayVax campaign.
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
CSTE’s newly launched Data Visualization Dashboard provides open access to reportable disease data across the U.S. www.cste.org/news/732182/...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Watch TFAH’s Dr. @tdeverette.bsky.social in conversation with Dr. Sameer Vohra of @idph.bsky.social and Laurel Stine of @afspnational.bsky.social on defending the progress against preventable deaths webinar a review of our recent Pain in the Nation report. www.tfah.org/webinars-bri...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
988 Enters its fourth year as demand grows and the mental health and substance use landscape shifts. www.kff.org/mental-healt...
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988 Enters Its Fourth Year as Demand Grows and the Mental Health and Substance Use Landscape Shifts | KFF
Data as of March 2026 show that demand for 988 continues to rise, with the volume of calls, texts, and chats 15% higher than a year earlier and nearly 50% higher than two years ago. States are also an...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
TFAH’s @daraal.bsky.social, Director of Government Relations, joins the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health for Communicating Austerity Messaging Fiscal Realities to Policymakers and the Public webinar on July 30 at 11AM CT. umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
From uncertainty around cyclosporiasis to findings on COVID-19, to other health issues Public Health Communications Collaborative's alerts monitor existing and emerging public health issues. publichealthcollaborative.org/alerts/
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Join an expert panel of public health leaders as they discuss the latest findings from TFAH's Pain in the Nation 2026 report, including recent declines in alcohol-, drug-, and suicide-related deaths and what it will take to sustain this progress. Register: tinyurl.com/9yktv7uk
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Coming Soon to a laptop near you! Public Health Communications Collaborative will host a New Free Academy Course on AI for Public Health Communicators. Learn about the course and register today. academy.publichealthcollaborative.org
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Federal grants are the backbone of public health—supporting preparedness, immunizations, research, and outbreak response. TFAH urges OMB to withdraw proposed changes that would destabilize grantees and weaken evidence-based public health. Read more: tinyurl.com/mr32zum7
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
TFAH's Megan Wolfe joins Reframing Aging for the “Connecting the Dots: Reframing Aging Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem” webinar on July 22 at 2pm ET. Join the #webinar learning.reframingaging.org/products/con...
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National Reframe Aging: Connecting the Dots: Reframing Aging Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem
Discover how reframing aging through age-inclusive communication strengthens age-friendly ecosystems. This webinar highlights the pivotal role of healthcare leaders—especially in rural areas—and offer...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
@kff.org’s Health Information and Trust Polling Dashboard provides insight and trends for their polling on health information and who the public trusts. www.kff.org/public-opini...
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KFF Polling on Health Information and Trust | KFF
Drawing on KFF's poll findings, this interactive dashboard tracks the public’s trusted sources for health information, attitudes toward vaccines, and use of news, social media, and AI for health-relat...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
TFAH is seeking fall interns to join our team. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact through advocacy, strategic communications, and policy development visit www.tfah.org/job-openings/ #careers #jobopportunities #internship
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Why is effective communication central to public health? Public Health Communications Collaborative Director Amanda Kwong discusses that and more on Public Health Did That Podcast. publichealthpartners.net/publichealth...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Measles can spread faster than TikTok trends, and it’s no joke. The MMR vaccine helps protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. @Voices4Vaccines reminds families to check their vaccine records and ask if they’re up to date. #AskForVax #NIAM26#VoicesForVaccines
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Men are nearly 4 times more likely to die by suicide than women. #MensMentalHealthAwarenessMonth brings awareness to the importance men’s mental well-being. www.nami.org/stay-connect...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Public Health Communications Collaborative’s What to Know and Communicate about the Current Ebola Outbreak resource shares talking points with anyone curious about the current outbreak status. publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
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What to Know and Communicate About the Current Ebola Outbreak  - Public Health Communications Collaborative
There is currently an Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Central Africa. While the number of cases and deaths from Ebola
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Drug overdose rates are declining but still at concerning levels. How is the decline showing up in each state? TFAH’s state fact sheets tell the story. www.tfah.org/pitn-factshe...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Join Dr. Breanca Merritt of TFAH, Dr. Denise Anderson of the Center for Health Equity and Wellbeing, Patty Barker of Arkansas' @nokidhungry.org & Kirsten Johnson of the Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services for a closer look at how communities are defining progress. www.tfah.org/webinars-bri...
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Defining the Wins: Statewide Policy Change Strategies for Public Health - TFAH
Join Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) for a national webinar. As many states conclude their 2026 legislative sessions, we are taking a closer look at how communities are defining progress and securin...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
TFAH had the honor of hosting Allison Arwady, former Director, National Center for Injury Prevention, CDC in conversation on the findings of the new Pain in the Nation 2026 report. youtu.be/5lRoUR_BbXo
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Media Briefing on TFAH's Pain in the Nation 2026 Report
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
One of the most significant suicide prevention efforts in recent years is the 988 Lifeline. Since launching in 2022, 988 has answered more than 21 million calls, texts, and chats, including more than 6 million in both 2024 & 2025. #PainintheNation 2026: www.tfah.org/report-detai...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
TFAH’s new #PainintheNation 2026 report explores the downward trends in deaths from alcohol-induced, drug overdose, and suicide causes. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
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