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.
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
www.tfah.org
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...
apha.confex.com
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!
www.apha.org
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
YouTube video by Trust for America's Health
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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
www.tfah.org
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
www.tfah.org
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
www.tfah.org
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
publichealthcollaborative.org
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...
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/
October 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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/
As our populous ages, the critical role of family and informal caregivers will continue to grow, what are their support needs? www.tfah.org/report-detai...
Public Health's Roles in Supporting Informal and Family Caregiving - TFAH
www.tfah.org
October 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
As our populous ages, the critical role of family and informal caregivers will continue to grow, what are their support needs? www.tfah.org/report-detai...
🤔#DYK that TFAH’s AFPHS 6Cs Training & Implementation Guide provides practical strategies for collaboration, coordination, and community engagement? afphs.org/afphs-6csfra...
October 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🤔#DYK that TFAH’s AFPHS 6Cs Training & Implementation Guide provides practical strategies for collaboration, coordination, and community engagement? afphs.org/afphs-6csfra...
Join TFAH’s AFPHS team on Oct 16 at 3 PM ET for an overview of the dementia-friendly movement and the importance of integrating it into the broader age-friendly framework. afphs.org/events/octob...
October 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Join TFAH’s AFPHS team on Oct 16 at 3 PM ET for an overview of the dementia-friendly movement and the importance of integrating it into the broader age-friendly framework. afphs.org/events/octob...
Caring for an adult over the age of 50 comes with its own set of challenges – economically, emotionally, and physically. A new brief by TFAH’s Age-Friendly Public Health Systems initiative highlights the role that public health agencies can play in supporting caregivers. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
Public Health's Roles in Supporting Informal and Family Caregiving - TFAH
www.tfah.org
October 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Caring for an adult over the age of 50 comes with its own set of challenges – economically, emotionally, and physically. A new brief by TFAH’s Age-Friendly Public Health Systems initiative highlights the role that public health agencies can play in supporting caregivers. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
The Public Health Communications Collaborative has created resources for health communicators who are working to inform consumers that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy, as directed by their doctor, does not increase the chances of autism. 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
publichealthcollaborative.org
September 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Public Health Communications Collaborative has created resources for health communicators who are working to inform consumers that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy, as directed by their doctor, does not increase the chances of autism. publichealthcollaborative.org/communicatio...