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Celebrate 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: https://bit.ly/3WD1O4E
Data generated by communities is rich in stories, perspectives, and information. Read how the Coalition of Communities of Color is growing a "digital community garden" that reflects people's lived experiences and promotes health equity. https://bit.ly/46rpU7O
Community Data Is Trusted Evidence (SSIR)
Why our overreliance on dominant data is failing communities and how community data provides a solution.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Data generated by communities is rich in stories, perspectives, and information. Read how the Coalition of Communities of Color is growing a "digital community garden" that reflects people's lived experiences and promotes health equity. https://bit.ly/46rpU7O
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ASTHO’s Public Health Nursing Learning Lab Series resumes on Feb. 18! Join Shirley Orr (APHN) and Maddy Popalis (@debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social) to learn how #PHWINS can support the public health nursing workforce.
To register: discover.astho.org/4bz4NnD.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
ASTHO’s Public Health Nursing Learning Lab Series resumes on Feb. 18! Join Shirley Orr (APHN) and Maddy Popalis (@debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social) to learn how #PHWINS can support the public health nursing workforce.
To register: discover.astho.org/4bz4NnD.
@phaboard.bsky.social
To register: discover.astho.org/4bz4NnD.
@phaboard.bsky.social
If we want to protect kids online, we can’t pretend digital life can be delayed. Instead of banning social media, we need to help young people build skills, judgment, healthy habits, @brianccastrucci.bsky.social says.
February 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM
If we want to protect kids online, we can’t pretend digital life can be delayed. Instead of banning social media, we need to help young people build skills, judgment, healthy habits, @brianccastrucci.bsky.social says.
New research finds that over 40% of government public health workers carry student loan debt totaling $4.5B+. The study raises concerns about workforce sustainability and highlights actionable solutions to help close the affordability gap. https://bit.ly/45m7hlq
February 2, 2026 at 5:51 PM
New research finds that over 40% of government public health workers carry student loan debt totaling $4.5B+. The study raises concerns about workforce sustainability and highlights actionable solutions to help close the affordability gap. https://bit.ly/45m7hlq
New from the Public Health Communications Collaborative Academy, the Media Relations Capacity Building for Public Health Communicators training will help you build the skills and confidence to work proactively with the media.
Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4t7GZNO
Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4t7GZNO
January 29, 2026 at 9:53 PM
New from the Public Health Communications Collaborative Academy, the Media Relations Capacity Building for Public Health Communicators training will help you build the skills and confidence to work proactively with the media.
Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4t7GZNO
Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4t7GZNO
Although HHS quickly reversed its decision last weekend to pause $5 billion in CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Grants, the move reflects ongoing funding pitfalls that threaten national health and security, @brianccastrucci.bsky.social told @cnn.com https://cnn.it/4pXThpr
Confusion swells as Trump administration abruptly halts public health funding to cities and states, then reverses course | CNN
As public health departments across the country prepared for a massive winter storm this weekend, notice landed in their inboxes that pivotal grant funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and ...
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January 27, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Although HHS quickly reversed its decision last weekend to pause $5 billion in CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Grants, the move reflects ongoing funding pitfalls that threaten national health and security, @brianccastrucci.bsky.social told @cnn.com https://cnn.it/4pXThpr
de Beaumont mourns the passing of Dr. William H. Foege, a public health leader whose work shaped modern disease prevention. We extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Foege’s family, colleagues, and all who worked alongside him. https://debeaumont.org/news/2026/remembering-dr-william-h-foege/
Remembering Dr. William H. Foege
de Beaumont mourns the passing of Dr. William H. Foege, a public health leader whose work shaped modern disease prevention.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:56 PM
de Beaumont mourns the passing of Dr. William H. Foege, a public health leader whose work shaped modern disease prevention. We extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Foege’s family, colleagues, and all who worked alongside him. https://debeaumont.org/news/2026/remembering-dr-william-h-foege/
Looking back at 2025, a few clear patterns emerged about how public health is actually advancing today — and where it’s headed next. https://bit.ly/3Nb4buc
Five Themes From 2025 That Are Reshaping Public Health
From partnerships to grassroots leadership, five lessons from 2025 show how public health is evolving—and what matters most heading into 2026.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Looking back at 2025, a few clear patterns emerged about how public health is actually advancing today — and where it’s headed next. https://bit.ly/3Nb4buc
The Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) is more than a wealth of data. On this episode of the @jphmpdirect.com Talk podcast, experts discuss how survey data guide workforce development and decision making at every level of public health.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Yt0dPR
Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Yt0dPR
Celebrating 10 Years of the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS)
This episode of JPHMP Direct TALK celebrates 10 years of the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS)—the first and only nationally representative survey of the governmental public...
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January 4, 2026 at 6:36 PM
The Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) is more than a wealth of data. On this episode of the @jphmpdirect.com Talk podcast, experts discuss how survey data guide workforce development and decision making at every level of public health.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Yt0dPR
Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Yt0dPR
Check out our top five most-read blog posts of 2025 — stories and insights that inspired us as we work to strengthen the public health workforce and promote health for all.
Here's to carrying that momentum into 2026! 🧵
Here's to carrying that momentum into 2026! 🧵
December 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Check out our top five most-read blog posts of 2025 — stories and insights that inspired us as we work to strengthen the public health workforce and promote health for all.
Here's to carrying that momentum into 2026! 🧵
Here's to carrying that momentum into 2026! 🧵
Many Americans this season are turning to buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans to finance their holiday shopping — a trend that's wrapped up in deeper concerns about mental health. 🛍️ https://bit.ly/4s5SViB
Use of Buy Now, Pay Later Loans Tied to Poor Mental Health, Study Shows
Adults with certain mental health conditions are more likely to use buy now, pay later loans than their peers.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Many Americans this season are turning to buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans to finance their holiday shopping — a trend that's wrapped up in deeper concerns about mental health. 🛍️ https://bit.ly/4s5SViB
Ten years of the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) shows that listening to the workforce drives real change. Reflect on a decade of growth in the new @jphmpdirect.com supplement on PH WINS. https://bit.ly/4pnZBXL
December 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Ten years of the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) shows that listening to the workforce drives real change. Reflect on a decade of growth in the new @jphmpdirect.com supplement on PH WINS. https://bit.ly/4pnZBXL
The administration's calling for healthier school lunches — but also cuts to funding and eligibility. This paradox may hurt millions of students, @brianccastrucci.bsky.social writes for Forbes.com. https://bit.ly/4j4wPcs
Food Assistance Cuts Conflict With Calls To Raise Nutritional Standards
The administration's call for better nutritional standards is at odds with its support for massive cuts to food assistance programs that keep families fed.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The administration's calling for healthier school lunches — but also cuts to funding and eligibility. This paradox may hurt millions of students, @brianccastrucci.bsky.social writes for Forbes.com. https://bit.ly/4j4wPcs
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For the first time, all eight U.S. territories and freely associated states are included in PH WINS.
On today’s PHRME, Rachel Hare Bork of @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social explores key findings and why this milestone matters for the public health workforce.
🎧: https://discover.astho.org/3N6lvjO.
On today’s PHRME, Rachel Hare Bork of @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social explores key findings and why this milestone matters for the public health workforce.
🎧: https://discover.astho.org/3N6lvjO.
December 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
For the first time, all eight U.S. territories and freely associated states are included in PH WINS.
On today’s PHRME, Rachel Hare Bork of @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social explores key findings and why this milestone matters for the public health workforce.
🎧: https://discover.astho.org/3N6lvjO.
On today’s PHRME, Rachel Hare Bork of @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social explores key findings and why this milestone matters for the public health workforce.
🎧: https://discover.astho.org/3N6lvjO.
Yes, it’s cold outside in many parts of the country. But now’s the time to plan for extreme heat, which kills more Americans than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined. @brianccastrucci.bsky.social explains why in his new column. https://bit.ly/48ZYIO6
Why the Best Time to Prepare for Extreme Heat Is Winter
Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related threat in the U.S., and important decisions to prevent it are made when temperatures are cold. Why planning now matters.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Yes, it’s cold outside in many parts of the country. But now’s the time to plan for extreme heat, which kills more Americans than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined. @brianccastrucci.bsky.social explains why in his new column. https://bit.ly/48ZYIO6
Building inclusive, useful, and transformative civic data systems relies on data equity, data justice, and data sovereignty. In @ssir.org, learn how the Modernized Anti-racist Data Ecosystems (MADE) for Health Justice initiative applies these concepts to data transformation. ssir.org/articles/ent...
The Urgent Need for Data Equity, Justice, and Sovereignty (SSIR)
Transforming civic data in the United States is essential to improve our collective health and well-being.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Building inclusive, useful, and transformative civic data systems relies on data equity, data justice, and data sovereignty. In @ssir.org, learn how the Modernized Anti-racist Data Ecosystems (MADE) for Health Justice initiative applies these concepts to data transformation. ssir.org/articles/ent...
In case you missed it, the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) made an appearance on @npr.org's Morning Edition. Hear about the workplace benefits that can help to attract and retain young public health employees, based on the latest PH WINS findings. https://n.pr/4q1JUFp
Research finds nontraditional benefits may help retain young public health workers
New research from Columbia University suggests that nontraditional benefits, including flexible schedules and access to child care, may help keep public health workers under 35 on the job.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
In case you missed it, the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) made an appearance on @npr.org's Morning Edition. Hear about the workplace benefits that can help to attract and retain young public health employees, based on the latest PH WINS findings. https://n.pr/4q1JUFp
To rebuild credibility, public health messengers need to communicate in ways that resonate with people across the political spectrum. Four proven communication strategies promote trust in public health while centering principles of freedom and fairness: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.2...
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
To rebuild credibility, public health messengers need to communicate in ways that resonate with people across the political spectrum. Four proven communication strategies promote trust in public health while centering principles of freedom and fairness: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.2...
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*NEW* Our 2025 assessment shows 51 of the 75 largest U.S. cities earned overall medals for policies that improve residents’ lives. Cities are leading the way on health!
Read the full report: www.cityhealth.org/2025-assessm...
Read the full report: www.cityhealth.org/2025-assessm...
2025 CityHealth Policy Assessment
See how America's 75 largest cities rate when it comes to adopting 12 tried and tested policy solutions that can help build stronger, healthier cities for all.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
*NEW* Our 2025 assessment shows 51 of the 75 largest U.S. cities earned overall medals for policies that improve residents’ lives. Cities are leading the way on health!
Read the full report: www.cityhealth.org/2025-assessm...
Read the full report: www.cityhealth.org/2025-assessm...
Policies set conditions that shape community health, so public health professionals must engage effectively with policymakers. See our new toolkit, Communicating About Public Health with Policymakers. https://debeaumont.org/news/2025/new-toolkit-communicating-about-public-health-with-policymakers/
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December 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Policies set conditions that shape community health, so public health professionals must engage effectively with policymakers. See our new toolkit, Communicating About Public Health with Policymakers. https://debeaumont.org/news/2025/new-toolkit-communicating-about-public-health-with-policymakers/
We need a data transformation — shifting power, resources, and governance to communities — to achieve health equity. A new series in @ssir.org from de Beaumont + @rwjf.org explores how data can be transformed for equity and justice. https://bit.ly/3KwFYNX
Transforming Data for Equity and Justice (SSIR)
Data is a powerful tool that affects every part of our lives, especially our individual and collective health. Civic data—a diverse array of data that captures the realities of life and well...
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December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We need a data transformation — shifting power, resources, and governance to communities — to achieve health equity. A new series in @ssir.org from de Beaumont + @rwjf.org explores how data can be transformed for equity and justice. https://bit.ly/3KwFYNX
Join us, @cityhealth.bsky.social, National Association of Counties, and @apha.org for new, research-based findings on communicating with policymakers about health — and make your interactions more productive. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lSgjN8KWQ_6-9DhMamNE1Q#/registration
December 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Join us, @cityhealth.bsky.social, National Association of Counties, and @apha.org for new, research-based findings on communicating with policymakers about health — and make your interactions more productive. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lSgjN8KWQ_6-9DhMamNE1Q#/registration
Millions could lose SNAP benefits by #Thanksgiving 2026—at the same time the administration is calling for healthier diets. You can’t promote whole grains & fresh produce while cutting the programs that help families afford them. See @brianccastrucci.bsky.social’s new column. https://bit.ly/44c9MWX
Food Assistance Cuts Conflict With Calls To Raise Nutritional Standards
The administration's call for better nutritional standards is at odds with its support for massive cuts to food assistance programs that keep families fed.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Millions could lose SNAP benefits by #Thanksgiving 2026—at the same time the administration is calling for healthier diets. You can’t promote whole grains & fresh produce while cutting the programs that help families afford them. See @brianccastrucci.bsky.social’s new column. https://bit.ly/44c9MWX
The shutdown showed how fragile food security is. Cuts to food assistance programs are in conflict with the administration’s calls for healthier nutrition. Read @brianccastrucci.bsky.social's latest column. https://bit.ly/44c9MWX #Thanksgiving
Food Assistance Cuts Conflict With Calls To Raise Nutritional Standards
The administration's call for better nutritional standards is at odds with its support for massive cuts to food assistance programs that keep families fed.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The shutdown showed how fragile food security is. Cuts to food assistance programs are in conflict with the administration’s calls for healthier nutrition. Read @brianccastrucci.bsky.social's latest column. https://bit.ly/44c9MWX #Thanksgiving