Trust for America's Health

TFAH’s team has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned GR professional passionate about #publichealth and working with other smart, passionate people here in DC. Learn about the Senior Government Relations Manager position and apply today to join our team! https://lnkd.in/eaMaCQg

2024 – Year in Review, Looking Ahead to 2025 This year, Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) continued its work to support and advance a strong, resilient, trusted, and equitable #publichealth system. We’ve advanced this work by continuing to call attention to the importance of increased and consistent investment in public health.  Our annual report, The Impact of Chronic Underfunding on America’s Public Health System 2024 documented the impact of chronic underfunding on emergency preparedness and Americans’ health, . We’ve also consulted with partners across the public health and healthcare sectors to author the Pathway to a Healthier America: A Blueprint for Strengthening Public Health for the Next Administration and Congress. This report provides the new Administration and Congress with a policy roadmap for investing in public health to improve the nation’s health, economy, and national security within six priority areas. TFAH is committed to promoting policies and programs that support health and economic security. Learn more about our work and follow this page to stay updated on TFAH’s work in the New Year! Read more about TFAH's year in review: https://lnkd.in/eb65mNgB

Congratulations to Dr. Shah on his tenue as Washington's Health Secretary. TFAH is happy that he will continue to provide leadership to the public health community through his ongoing membership on the TFAH Board of Directors. Thank you Dr. Shah.

With vaccines at the center of public discussion, this New York Times article provides a timely reminder of the life-changing impact they have made in preventing devastating diseases. https://lnkd.in/di2mWniP

The Common Health Coalition is launching its inaugural Common Health Challenge to Champion Catalysts for Change kickoff on December 9, from 1 – 2:30 PM ET. The challenge rallies Common Health Coalition members and partners around a critical health system-wide issue to strengthen collaboration across #healthcare and #publichealth systems. This year's challenge spotlights the critical role of community health workers as important bridges between clinical care, public health, and community organizations. Learn how your organization can be part of the Challenge. Register at https://lnkd.in/dVMVYffP

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) explores the cultural strengths that support Native American health while also discussing the ways that systemic atrocities committed against Native Americans still impact their well-being in the 21st century. The essay urges federal lawmakers to address hardships within Native American communities caused by government actions of past eras and to renew its commitment to improving health outcomes for Native American peoples by removing barriers to federal funding and by fully respecting Tribal Nations’ right to self-determination. Learn about the policies that TFAH’s Blueprint report recommends advancing the federal government’s trust responsibility and treaty obligations to support the health and well-being of Native populations. https://lnkd.in/e8NMPS5y

“We need to create more space and opportunity to talk about aging.” Jess Maurer, Executive Director of the Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) told Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, M.D, MSCE, TFAH President & CEO, and host of the Age-Friendly Public Health: The Podcast, during the just posted new episode.  Their conversation was a thought-provoking  discussion on the prevalence of ageism in our country and how to overcome it. MCOA is committed to ending #ageism in Maine by 2032. Listen to the latest episode today! https://lnkd.in/ebeFd7tW

TFAH joined over 120 leading public health scholars and organizations in authoring an Amicus brief for the U.S. Supreme Court on Becerra V. Braidwood Management. The brief outlines the #publichealth implications of an earlier ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that threatens access to preventive health services and screenings for more than 150 million Americans enrolled in private insurance plans. https://lnkd.in/eHmu2hiJ

The American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting, #APHA2024 has come to an end. TFAH’s team had a rewarding time discussing the present and future of #publichealth with our peers. Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, TFAH President & CEO, and other public health leaders led a closing session to talk about the policy actions needed to strengthen the public health system and workforce. Read TFAH’s report, Pathway to a Healthier America: A Blueprint for Strengthening Public Health for the Next Administration and Congress to learn about six priority areas and how policymakers can improve the nation's health and economic security. https://lnkd.in/euxtMPAJ

Optimal #health for all is part of TFAH’s mission. Working together with other #health and #publichealth focused organizations such as the American Public Health Association and others, enables the amplification of the priorities listed in our Blueprint for a Healthier America 2024 report. The report is key to shaping the policies the next Administration and Congress should adopt to strengthen the nation’s public health system, infrastructure, and workforce. #APHA2024 https://lnkd.in/euxtMPAJ