National Public Health Week

Daily Themes

Active Living and Healthy Eating

Promote healthy choices in your communities, such as bike lanes and farmer’s markets. Learn more >

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Identify alcohol and drug use disorders early to reduce high-risk alcohol and drug consumption. Learn more >

Communicable Diseases

Encourage proper hand-washing and food preparation habits. Learn more >

Reproductive and Sexual Health

Practice safe sex, encourage responsible contraception behavior and promote access to preventive health services. Learn more >

Mental and Emotional Well-Being

Refer people with signs of depression and suicidal thinking to appropriate resources and help centers. Learn more >

News Highlights

Happy 150th birthday, USDA

One hundred and fifty years ago today, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation establishing the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Learn more >

Today’s news: Same-sex health benefits, food allergy relief, PTSD treatment

Former CMS administrator Don Berwick applauds Massachusetts’ health care cost cutting; over-the-counter HIV test to be deliberated by national advisory committee; Iraq War vet makes music to cure mental health disorder. Those stories and more topping public health headlines today, Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Learn more >

Today’s news: Sunscreen regs, HIV program cuts, extreme weather alerts

What the SPF? FDA gives sunscreen industry extension to tighten sunscreen regulations; federal cuts force Massachusetts to reduce its HIV program in jails; extreme weather warnings via text messaging. Those stories and more topping public health headlines today, Monday, May 14, 2012. Learn more >

Digital media has growing impact on kids’ health

With the ever-evolving and increasingly accessible digital and media landscape, health and media advocates convened a symposium Thursday in Washington, D.C., to address the cognitive, social and emotional impact of media on children’s lives. Learn more >

Today’s news: House OK’s budget bill, skin cancer warnings, whooping cough

House passes a budget bill with drastic cuts to public health; CDC issues warning about sun tanning for young adults; whooping cough epidemic declared in Washington state. Those top stories and more making public health headlines today, Friday, May 11, 2012. Learn more >

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