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Q4) Promoting health literacy is one of the most effective strategies for improving both individual and community health. When people can understand and use their own health information, they’re empowered to make informed decisions about their well-being. #NPHWChat #NPHW (1/2)

Q6 Public health in action — All communities, rural, urban and everything in between require strong public health systems. What are unique approaches you have used to engage policymakers to assure a public health system that promotes opportunities in your community to be healthy? #NPHWChat #NPHW

A5: It is more important than ever that we build strong community connections. We must find ways to support our community partners. They will need our help filling in the gaps, in staffing, funding, and program support. Ask your local health orgs how you can help support them. #NPHWChat

A5: Recognizing that public health professionals might not be the only messengers. There are many community touch points that share information & resources. Partnerships w/ these are vital to keep PH professionals & programs integrated in our communities when resources are constrained #NPHWChat

A4a. Home-based childcare facilities with unresolved lead or other environmental hazards can harm roomfuls of kids. We worked with CEHN and NAFCC to help providers keep kids safe. bit.ly/Lead-SafeToo... #NPHWChat #NPHW #NHHM2025 #LeadPoisoning #PublicHealth

Important point! The conditions where we live impact all of us - thus the need for us all to understand social determinants of health! #NPHWChat

A5 @apha.org Community members are the experts in communities. Public health can work with community organizations and grassroots efforts to build trust and shift power to communities. To learn more, enroll in our training: www.mitrainingcenter.org/courses/sypa... #NPHWChat #NPHW

A3 Extreme weather resilience now includes public health interventions like cooling centers and vector-borne disease mitigation—highlighting how health and climate are no longer siloed. apha.org/infographic #NPHW #NPHWChat

Q3 having a plan is key! make a plan with family and your communities #nphwchat

A3: Monitoring weather patterns and having clear communications are vital to helping communities prepare for extreme weather events. The elimination of programs at CDC, EPA, and NOAA that work on these issues is worrying as weather continues to get worse. #NPHWChat

A3 It is really important to have access to information from #NOAA and other sources so we can be prepared. Making sure the people who are most vulnerable have access to the services they need is also important. #NPHWChat

Q3 Resiliency and communities — With extreme weather events becoming more common, preparation is key. What strategies have been most effective in helping you and your community to prepare for extreme weather? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth

A2 APHL fosters collaboration across public health labs and partners. Even within the lab system, partnerships are vital. Recently three labs worked together to test for and respond to a case of Lassa fever in Iowa City. Read that amazing story on our blog: www.aphlblog.org/how-three-pu... #NPHWChat

Hey there, chatters! I’m Michele. I’m executive editor of The Nation’s Health at APHA. Super pumped to talk public health today #NPHWChat