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Trust for America's Health (TFAH)
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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.
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 11m
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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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 1d
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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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 1d
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
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 7d
🤔#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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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 7d
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...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 7d
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
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 9d
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
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 13d
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...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 14d
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/
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 15d
Learn more about in AI in Action: Strengthening Public Health Communications with Care & Clarity at Public Health Communications Collaborative on Sept 30 #webinar publichealthcollaborative.org/webinars/ai-...
AI in Action: Strengthening Public Health Communications with Care & Clarity - Free Public Health Webinar - Public Health Communications Collaborative
Whether you’re an AI-curious or AI-overwhelmed public health communicator, this webinar will help you understand the AI landscape and the tools and practices that can support your work connecting with...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 19d
What does it look like when the federal government slashes funding for public health and cuts its workforce to unprecedented lows? TFAH’s new report, Public Health Infrastructure in Crisis provides a comprehensive look at the recent and proposed reductions and more. 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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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 20d
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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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 21d
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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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 22d
TFAH celebrates the work chemists, microbiologists, and administrators are doing to protect #publichealth. Thank you! #ThanksPHLabs
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 27d
Every voice matters. During American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Capitol Hill Fly-In, advocates are making sure suicide prevention is front and center in policy conversations. #StopSuicide afsp.org
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 28d
Join Public Health Communications Collaborative today at 4:30 PM ET for Communicating with Heart in Public Health. Explore active listening for deeper understanding and other tips. publichealthcollaborative.org/webinars/com...
Communicating with Heart in Public Health - Free Public Health Webinar - Public Health Communications Collaborative
This webinar will explore how active, intentional listening can deepen our understanding of our communities’ needs, beliefs, and lived experiences for more effective communication.
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · 29d
Check out SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month digital toolkit because the right support can save a life. www.samhsa.gov/about/digita...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · Sep 8
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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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · Sep 5
Before joining the Climate Group’s #ClimateWeekNYC learn how TFAH has been addressing #climatechange. Visit www.tfah.org/issue-detail...
Climate Impact/ Environmental Health - TFAH
All regions of the U.S. are experiencing increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. These events pose risks to people’s health and to communities’ economic stability. Mitigating and ...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · Sep 5
Healing isn’t the same for everyone. It’s a personal journey. 👣 @SAMSHA has created a portal of stories of recovery. 988lifeline.org/stories #SuicidePreventionMonth #SelfCare #Recovery #988Lifeline
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · Sep 3
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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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · Sep 2
Today at 1 PM ET Public Health Communications Collaborative and Common Health Coalition, and others will host a situational update on the respiratory season, what is known and the remaining uncertainties. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · Sep 2
Healthy Aging Month is a chance to celebrate the advances made in ensuring that public health systems focus on healthy aging for every person and every community. Learn what we’re doing in this field. www.afphs.org
Age-Friendly Public Health Systems
TFAH is prioritizing healthy aging and is working to encourage and incentivize state and local health departments to embrace older adult health as a core function.
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · Aug 29
The 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is a reminder of the critical need to invest in emergency preparedness to ensure that all communities are protected. www.tfah.org/article/tfah...
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Trust for America's Health (TFAH) @tfah.bsky.social · Aug 28
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...
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