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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”
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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.
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AFPHS Blog/Podcast
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.
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AFPHS Blog/Podcast
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.
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AFPHS Blog/Podcast
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.
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AFPHS Blog/Podcast
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.
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AFPHS Blog/Podcast
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.
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What's Public Health Got To Do With... Rural Communities?
More older Americans live in rural communities than urban – 4 percent more. And these older adults also have higher levels of health and social needs.
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What's Public Health Got To Do With... Livable Communities?
Public health is broadly and uniquely focused on population health and all that it entails. Because a population’s health and well-being are greatly influenced by having safe, healthy, “livable” places to reside, work and stay active and engaged, a major focus of public health is to support and create livable communities.