AFPHS Recognition Program Honors Engagement in Healthy Aging
Since 2017, Trust for America's Health (TFAH) has been working with state and local health departments to expand their roles in improving the health and well-being of older adults. To further encourage health department adoption of healthy aging as a core function, TFAH is releasing a revised AFPHS Recognition Program that honors engagement and provides greater flexibility to achieve recognition.
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Recognition Program
Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Recognition Program
TFAH is supporting state and local health departments as they work to adopt healthy aging as a core public health function through the AFPHS Recognition Program. This program provides states and local health departments with the opportunity to receive recognition for their work to support the health of older adults.