Trust for America's Health (TFAH)
@tfah.bsky.social
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.
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...
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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November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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...
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.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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.
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TFAH proudly celebrates #PublicHealthThankYouDay applauding the expertise and dedication of the nation’s public health workforce. Huge thanks to our public health colleagues. Working diligently to save lives! #PHTYD #PublicHealthHeroes
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
TFAH proudly celebrates #PublicHealthThankYouDay applauding the expertise and dedication of the nation’s public health workforce. Huge thanks to our public health colleagues. Working diligently to save lives! #PHTYD #PublicHealthHeroes
Resilience: A Practical Guide for Public Health Communicators draws on research and practice that provides strategies and actionable steps to help sustain healthy #publichealth workplaces. publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
Resilience: A Practical Guide for Public Health Communicators - Public Health Communications Collaborative
Between polarized public discourse, online harassment, institutional uncertainty, and emotional fatigue, public health communicators are working under immense
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November 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Resilience: A Practical Guide for Public Health Communicators draws on research and practice that provides strategies and actionable steps to help sustain healthy #publichealth workplaces. publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
Did you know rural hospitals support 1 in 12 jobs in the U.S. — but many are in danger of closing. Learn more about the federal support necessary to keep hospitals open and their workers employed: #NationalRuralHealthDay www.aha.org/system/files... @ahahospitals.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Did you know rural hospitals support 1 in 12 jobs in the U.S. — but many are in danger of closing. Learn more about the federal support necessary to keep hospitals open and their workers employed: #NationalRuralHealthDay www.aha.org/system/files... @ahahospitals.bsky.social
Public Health Communicators Collaborative's alerts share messaging insights by monitoring what’s being said about public health issues online. publichealthcollaborative.org/alerts/
November 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Public Health Communicators Collaborative's alerts share messaging insights by monitoring what’s being said about public health issues online. publichealthcollaborative.org/alerts/
Join TFAH’s AFPHS team on Nov. 20 at 3 PM ET for a training on the National Rural Age-Friendly Initiative featuring Laura Hudson, Sr. Dir. of Program Services & Contracting at National Rural Health afphs.org/events/novem...
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Join TFAH’s AFPHS team on Nov. 20 at 3 PM ET for a training on the National Rural Age-Friendly Initiative featuring Laura Hudson, Sr. Dir. of Program Services & Contracting at National Rural Health afphs.org/events/novem...
Complementing existing health promoting programs to ensure they adequately meet the needs of older adults is one of the AFPHS Framework’s 6Cs and will help support informal and family caregivers. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth www.tfah.org/report-detai...
Public Health's Roles in Supporting Informal and Family Caregiving - TFAH
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November 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Complementing existing health promoting programs to ensure they adequately meet the needs of older adults is one of the AFPHS Framework’s 6Cs and will help support informal and family caregivers. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth www.tfah.org/report-detai...
In celebration of #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth National Council on Aging’s “I'm Celebrating #Caregiving Because” campaign highlights the stories of those providing care every day. ncoa.tfaforms.net/374071
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
In celebration of #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth National Council on Aging’s “I'm Celebrating #Caregiving Because” campaign highlights the stories of those providing care every day. ncoa.tfaforms.net/374071
Happening soon, TFAH Board member, David Lakey discussing addressing child mental health needs through the Texas Child Mental Health Access Through Telemedicine program. apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me... #APHA2025 @apha.org Annual Meeting.
Addressing child mental health needs in Texas through a school-based program: the Texas Child Health Access through Telemedicine (TCHATT)
In Texas, one out of three children experience at least one mental health disor...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Happening soon, TFAH Board member, David Lakey discussing addressing child mental health needs through the Texas Child Mental Health Access Through Telemedicine program. apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me... #APHA2025 @apha.org Annual Meeting.
Happening soon, @tdeverette.bsky.social, TFAH’s Executive VP’s panel discussion on Navigating Public Health Practice in a New Era. apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me... #APHA2025 @APHAAnnualMtg
Navigating Public Health Practice in a New Era
The primary focus will be on providing attendees with tangible strategies that can be used to assure the public’s health during times of political change with a focus on effective communication, data...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Happening soon, @tdeverette.bsky.social, TFAH’s Executive VP’s panel discussion on Navigating Public Health Practice in a New Era. apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me... #APHA2025 @APHAAnnualMtg
TFAH is excited to be participating in next week’s @apha.org's Annual Meeting 2025. We’ll be making presentations and hosting two booths in the exhibit hall. Hope to see you there! www.apha.org/events-and-m...
APHA 2025 Annual Meeting
APHA 2025: Making the public's health a national priority. November 2-5 in Washington, D.C. Register today!
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October 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
TFAH is excited to be participating in next week’s @apha.org's Annual Meeting 2025. We’ll be making presentations and hosting two booths in the exhibit hall. Hope to see you there! www.apha.org/events-and-m...
Come join our team! TFAH has openings in our Government Relations and Strategic Communications & Policy Research offices. Learn more about what could be your new job www.tfah.org/job-openings/
October 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Come join our team! TFAH has openings in our Government Relations and Strategic Communications & Policy Research offices. Learn more about what could be your new job www.tfah.org/job-openings/
TFAH’s Age-Friendly Public Health Systems team hosted USAging’s Mary Ek for a discussion on the importance of understanding dementia in building more inclusive, supportive communities for older adults. Learn what she had to say at: youtu.be/4PMyxOHGOtU.
AFPHS October Training - Dementia Friendly 2025
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October 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
TFAH’s Age-Friendly Public Health Systems team hosted USAging’s Mary Ek for a discussion on the importance of understanding dementia in building more inclusive, supportive communities for older adults. Learn what she had to say at: youtu.be/4PMyxOHGOtU.
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...
October 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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...
Jessica Gould of the Colorado Public Schools spoke with TFAH about the importance of school-provided meals for students and their funding needs. www.tfah.org/interview-wi...
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Jessica Gould of the Colorado Public Schools spoke with TFAH about the importance of school-provided meals for students and their funding needs. www.tfah.org/interview-wi...
#Obesity rates have increased among children and adolescents. What’s behind the increase and what are the solutions? www.tfah.org/report-detai...
State of Obesity Report 2025 : Better Policies for a Healthier America - TFAH
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October 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#Obesity rates have increased among children and adolescents. What’s behind the increase and what are the solutions? www.tfah.org/report-detai...
In 2024, 19 states had obesity rates above 35 percent. Check out TFAH’s state-by-state fact sheets to learn how your state is faring. www.tfah.org/state-by-sta...
October 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
In 2024, 19 states had obesity rates above 35 percent. Check out TFAH’s state-by-state fact sheets to learn how your state is faring. www.tfah.org/state-by-sta...
Join Common Health Coalition, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Pharmacists Association today at 5 PM ET for Hot Topics on respiratory Vaccines. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Join Common Health Coalition, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Pharmacists Association today at 5 PM ET for Hot Topics on respiratory Vaccines. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Congratulations to the 40 Under 40 in Public Health Class of 2025! 🎉 These leaders are advancing equity, driving innovation, and shaping healthier communities. See the full list: debeaumont.org/about-40-und...
October 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Congratulations to the 40 Under 40 in Public Health Class of 2025! 🎉 These leaders are advancing equity, driving innovation, and shaping healthier communities. See the full list: debeaumont.org/about-40-und...
Just two decades ago, no state had an adult #obesity rate above 35%. Now 19 states are above that level. TFAH’s report addresses the nation’s obesity crisis and offers policy recommendations to reverse the trend. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
State of Obesity Report 2025 : Better Policies for a Healthier America - TFAH
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October 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Just two decades ago, no state had an adult #obesity rate above 35%. Now 19 states are above that level. TFAH’s report addresses the nation’s obesity crisis and offers policy recommendations to reverse the trend. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
#Obesity rates have increased among children and adolescents. What’s behind the increase and what are the solutions? www.tfah.org/report-detai...
State of Obesity Report 2025 : Better Policies for a Healthier America - TFAH
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October 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#Obesity rates have increased among children and adolescents. What’s behind the increase and what are the solutions? www.tfah.org/report-detai...
Public Health Communications Collaborative has talking points for communicating about Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and its safe use during pregnancy. publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
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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October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Public Health Communications Collaborative has talking points for communicating about Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and its safe use during pregnancy. publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...
Dr. Katherine Wells, Director of Public Health, City of Lubbock, Texas discussed how essential federal funding is for the nation’s local public health infrastructure. Read the interview www.tfah.org/interview-wi...
October 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Dr. Katherine Wells, Director of Public Health, City of Lubbock, Texas discussed how essential federal funding is for the nation’s local public health infrastructure. Read the interview www.tfah.org/interview-wi...
It’s National Ageism Day! TFAH’s Megan Wolfe, Sr. Policy Development Manager, joins the American Society on Aging at 12 PM ET today for Keys to Age-Inclusion: Collaboration & Belonging asaging.org/event/keys-t...
Keys to Age-Inclusion: Collaboration & Belonging - American Society on Aging
Ageism Awareness Day Event
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October 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
It’s National Ageism Day! TFAH’s Megan Wolfe, Sr. Policy Development Manager, joins the American Society on Aging at 12 PM ET today for Keys to Age-Inclusion: Collaboration & Belonging asaging.org/event/keys-t...