National Public Health Week

Dear Readers, We have many challenges ahead on our path to creating the healthiest nation. One thing we have learned in the past 20 years of celebrating National Public Health Week: the public health community can overcome even the most daunting obstacles. Take a moment to remember some of the greatest public health accomplishments of the 20th century. We all have a role to play in creating the healthiest nation. Take one first step today: Join the NPHW 20th Anniversary Campaign In the spirit of NPHW, help APHA continue the great work of the public health community. We’ll share the latest research and best practices. We’ll advocate for policies that improve the health of all people and all communities. Please consider a gift of $20. If we all give a little think of the impact we can make! Share the Healthiest Nation Infographic Help people understand the challenge of creating the healthiest nation. Sign the healthiest nation pledge When we come together, we are strong enough to drive the change necessary to create the healthiest nation. Be an inspiration Show us what you are doing to create the healthiest nation. Enter the “We Can Do Better” contest, and you could win $100. Thank you for everything you do. Together, we can become the healthiest nation in one generation! Sincerely, Torrey Wasserman Development Manager President Obama photo by Pete Souza, courtesy of Ethan Bloch/Flickr  President Clinton photo by Lauren Gerson, courtesy of LBJ Foundation/Flickr  “Public health is the foundation for a brighter tomorrow.” - President Barak Obama 2015 NPHW Proclamation “Every day thousands of individuals across our country are working… to build a safer, healthier future for all our people.” - President William Clinton 1995 NPHW Proclamation