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Age-Friendly Public Health: The Podcast

Age-Friendly Public Health: The Podcast is a production of Trust for America’s Health’s (TFAH) Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Initiative. This quarterly podcast, hosted by TFAH’s President and CEO Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, will feature conversations with leaders in the age-friendly public health systems movement on challenges, opportunities, and model programs, with a focus on the role public health can play in helping older adults thrive.

November 8, 2023 afphs.org
AFPHS Blog/Podcast
What’s Public Health got to do with… Fall Prevention in Older Adults?

According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 years and older. Over 14 million, or 1 in 4 older adults report falling every year, contributing to over 900,000 hospitalizations annually.

November 2, 2023 afphs.org
AFPHS Blog/Podcast
What's Public Health got to do with... Rural Healthy Aging?

September 22, 2023 afphs.org
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What's Public Health Got to Do With... Accessing Community Health?

As an integral framework for public health policies, programs, and services, the 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) guide strategic planning to protect and promote the health “of all people in all communities”

September 12, 2023 afphs.org
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What’s Public Health Got to Do with… Ensuring Emergency Planning Meets Needs of Older Adults?

Public health emergencies can arise in a variety of ways, each with their own unique set of challenges for businesses, communities, and individuals. They frequently arise during or after the occurrence of natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, or floods.

July 31, 2023 afphs.org
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What's Public Health Got To Do With Older Adult Health Data?

In the world of public health, data plays a vital role by not only alerting us to pressing public health issues, but by shedding light on potential solutions.

June 17, 2023 afphs.org
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What's Public Health Got To Do With Mental Health?

According to Trust for America’s Health’s 2023 Pain in the Nation report , the rate of U.S. deaths due to alcohol, drugs, and suicide rose 11% in 2021.

May 5, 2023 afphs.org
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What's Public Health Got To Do With... Creating and Leading Policy Change to Support Older Adults?

In 2017, Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), in partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation, led a convening to explore opportunities for the public health sector to contribute to an age-friendly society and improve the health and well-being of older adults.

February 14, 2023 afphs.org
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What's Public Health Got To Do With... State Health Officials?

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is a committed partner of the Age-Friendly Public Health Systems (AFPHS) movement. During the beginning of 2022, ASTHO conducted a widespread environmental scan to track and identify public health trends within the United States.

November 17, 2022 afphs.org
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What's Public Health Got To Do With... Transportation?

Without appropriate and accessible transportation options, older adults may miss crucial medical appointments, miss opportunities for social engagement, and be limited in their ability to visit with family and shop for nutritious foods.

October 17, 2022 afphs.org