Tekisha Everette
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Community and local-level examples and evidence is one of the most effective ways to build support for implementing statewide public health policies, according to TFAH's new report www.tfah.org/report-detai...
Advancing Policies that Create Conditions for Good Health - TFAH
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December 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Community and local-level examples and evidence is one of the most effective ways to build support for implementing statewide public health policies, according to TFAH's new report www.tfah.org/report-detai...
So much has and is happening related to our public health infrastructure in 2025. Take a look at @tfah.bsky.social recent #funding report that talks about the impact of the funding cuts on our #publichealth system.
In our recent #funding report we evaluate the impacts of funding cuts on the #publichealth system and recommends policy changes to improve health systems. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
Public Health Infrastructure in Crisis: HHS Workforce Cuts, Reorganizations, and Funding Reductions: Impacts and Solutions - TFAH
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December 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
So much has and is happening related to our public health infrastructure in 2025. Take a look at @tfah.bsky.social recent #funding report that talks about the impact of the funding cuts on our #publichealth system.
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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...
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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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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...
TFAH's State of Obesity report examines obesity trends in our nation. This year's special feature focuses on Colorado Public Schools' focus on the meals provided in their school system.
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 3:15 PM
TFAH's State of Obesity report examines obesity trends in our nation. This year's special feature focuses on Colorado Public Schools' focus on the meals provided in their school system.
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#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...
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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...
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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/
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🤔#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...
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Did you miss the AFPHS September training? Alison Barkoff from @gwpublichealth.bsky.social discussed the importance of including the disability community in age-friendly efforts. afphs.org/events/septe...
September 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Did you miss the AFPHS September training? Alison Barkoff from @gwpublichealth.bsky.social discussed the importance of including the disability community in age-friendly efforts. afphs.org/events/septe...
We are looking for our next great Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research! Is that you?
We want you to join our team. 👇🏾
TFAH is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research. Learn about the position at www.tfah.org/job-openings/
TFAH is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research. Learn about the position at www.tfah.org/job-openings/
September 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We are looking for our next great Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research! Is that you?
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TFAH’s new report on public health funding gives a clear-eyed breakdown of the impact of recent and proposed cuts to federal public health programs. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
Public Health Infrastructure in Crisis: HHS Workforce Cuts, Reorganizations, and Funding Reductions: Impacts and Solutions - TFAH
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September 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
TFAH’s new report on public health funding gives a clear-eyed breakdown of the impact of recent and proposed cuts to federal public health programs. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
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What’s an mRNA vaccine? Are they safe and how will changes to mRNA funding impact communities? The Public Health Communications Collaborative developed talking points resources for Public Health Communicators publichealthcollaborative.org/topics/vacci...
September 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
What’s an mRNA vaccine? Are they safe and how will changes to mRNA funding impact communities? The Public Health Communications Collaborative developed talking points resources for Public Health Communicators publichealthcollaborative.org/topics/vacci...
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Gain a greater understanding of the intersections between aging and disability policies with Alison Barkoff at our Sept 18, 3 PM ET training. afphs.org/events/septe...
September 2025 AFPHS Training - Understanding the Importance of Including the Disability Community in Age-Friendly Efforts
Understanding and addressing the intersections between aging and disability policies has become increasingly important as health departments and public health organizations broaden their approaches to...
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September 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Expanding and funding CDC’s initiatives to address extreme weather and other environmental threats assures that the nation is #prepared for potential emergencies this and every National Preparedness Month. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
Ready or Not 2025: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism - TFAH
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September 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Expanding and funding CDC’s initiatives to address extreme weather and other environmental threats assures that the nation is #prepared for potential emergencies this and every National Preparedness Month. www.tfah.org/report-detai...
In this week's assault on public health, Dr. Susan Monarez was fired for standing on the side of science. Additional leaders resigned under the pressure and trauma of an untenable work environment. All this after the CDC building and it's employees were assaulted by a gunman earlier this month.
TFAH statement: The firing of Dr. Monarez and other CDC senior staff departures means the country is losing critical expertise and threatens our collective health security. www.tfah.org/article/stat...
August 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
In this week's assault on public health, Dr. Susan Monarez was fired for standing on the side of science. Additional leaders resigned under the pressure and trauma of an untenable work environment. All this after the CDC building and it's employees were assaulted by a gunman earlier this month.
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National Immunization Awareness month is almost over but the importance of staying up to date on vaccine schedules remains. www.tfah.org/story/immuni...
Immunizations are a Critical Public Health Tool to Support Both Individual and Community Health - TFAH
Observed annually in August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Some vaccines prevent the spread of diseases, while others pr...
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August 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
National Immunization Awareness month is almost over but the importance of staying up to date on vaccine schedules remains. www.tfah.org/story/immuni...
School is starting back soon!!! Let’s make sure students are prepared for a healthy and safe year!
As students head back-to-school @vaxyourfam.bsky.social #FirstDayVax campaign reminds us that a safe and healthy school year should include immunizations. vaccinateyourfamily.org/firstdayvax/
July 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
School is starting back soon!!! Let’s make sure students are prepared for a healthy and safe year!
Happy to be a first time attendee of @nacchoalerts.bsky.social 360 Bright Lights: Bold Ideas Conference in Anaheim, CA. Looking forward to hearing about, thinking about, and discussing the contemporary and future opportunities to advance public health! #publichealth #healthequity
July 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Happy to be a first time attendee of @nacchoalerts.bsky.social 360 Bright Lights: Bold Ideas Conference in Anaheim, CA. Looking forward to hearing about, thinking about, and discussing the contemporary and future opportunities to advance public health! #publichealth #healthequity
Reaching elimination status on any disease requires public health, health care, policymakers, and communities, families, and individuals coming together to support sound science. The MMR vaccine is proven to work. Let’s move forward, not backward
Measles cases have reached a 33-year high in the U.S. We have earned elimination status with this disease before. We can do it again by relying on the science that shows the MMR vaccine is safe and effective. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
U.S. measles cases reach 33-year record high as outbreaks spread
Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles was officially eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.
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July 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Reaching elimination status on any disease requires public health, health care, policymakers, and communities, families, and individuals coming together to support sound science. The MMR vaccine is proven to work. Let’s move forward, not backward
Excited to be in New Orleans with my colleagues for the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture! Looking forward to the programming from the Truth Initiative and Black Women's Roundtable among others. #publichealth #EssenceFest2025
July 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Excited to be in New Orleans with my colleagues for the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture! Looking forward to the programming from the Truth Initiative and Black Women's Roundtable among others. #publichealth #EssenceFest2025
We’re proud to have developed the 6Cs Training and Implementation Guide with funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation. Visit the guide and explore its modules to learn more about supporting older adults in your community. afphs.org/afphs-6cs-fr...
AFPHS 6Cs Framework
Welcome to the Age-Friendly Public Health Systems 6Cs Framework Training and Implementation Guide (6Cs Guide). This guide is designed to increase your knowledge and expertise in understanding the…
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July 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We’re proud to have developed the 6Cs Training and Implementation Guide with funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation. Visit the guide and explore its modules to learn more about supporting older adults in your community. afphs.org/afphs-6cs-fr...
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What is the state of #mentalhealth and substance use among #olderadults? TFAH’s AFPHS team’s recent training explores the data. Watch the recording today. youtu.be/ssVTjBO6YnU
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June 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
What is the state of #mentalhealth and substance use among #olderadults? TFAH’s AFPHS team’s recent training explores the data. Watch the recording today. youtu.be/ssVTjBO6YnU