#DYK that 4 in 10 US adults have #obesity? TFAH’s new report examines the root causes of America’s obesity crisis and includes policy recommendations for improving the nation’s State of Obesity.

Today's vote on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns ignores decades of strong evidence of the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine, putting the health of children and all Americans at risk. https://t.co/OxGgXHHiVE

40% of Americans report being online “constantly”. What are the implications for individual #mentalhealth? @PH_Comms explore this in their interactive guide, Social Media and your Mental Health.

On Dec. 11 at 3 PM AFPHS will highlight a program dedicated to creating dementia-friendly faith spaces in African American congregations, community readiness, and more with Robbin Frazier, Dir. of Equity & Community Engagement at @UMNews https://t.co/ri7qTd6i8H

It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week @NFID reminds all Americans that it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine. 👉 Learn more: #FightFlu #FluMovesFast https://t.co/YWuoSnbMa6

Rural and under-resourced communities have been particularly affected by FY 25 executive actions and funding claw backs and will be again by proposed FY 26 reductions.

What is the state of rural primary care in the US? @commonwealthfnd's brief looks at the impact of workforce shortages, fewer primary care providers, and other factors.

TFAH joins the commemoration of World AIDS Day. Addressing inequity, empowering communities and funding programs ensures progress.

TFAH’s Age-Friendly Public Health Systems team recently hosted @ruralhealth’s Laura Hudson to discuss rural public health systems can address the needs of #olderadults.

Vaccines do not cause autism, but falsehoods can spread quickly and persist. @PH_Comms provides messaging guidance and ready-to-share content to address the moment. https://t.co/b3rvHYlTZy

TFAH’s funding report recommends that Congress provides needed funding for continuous improvement of the nation’s public health capabilities and essential services, including workforce, laboratories, & data systems at all levels. https://t.co/gtMrc8NUJT #PublicHealthThankYouDay

TFAH joins the celebration of the nation’s public health workers. Your expertise and dedication save lives! #PublicHealthThankYouDay

#DYK that a 2023 NORC study found that rural residents that have obesity have an increased risk of death from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer? https://t.co/ks8rSR3VkH

Happening TODAY at 3 PM ET: Age-Friendly Public Health System team hosts a training on creating supportive environments to help older adults in rural communities in honor of #NationalRuralHealthDay. https://t.co/ugpy2A8yyc

Join @deBeaumontFndtn, @city_health, @NACoTweets, and @PublicHealth for “Communicating About Public Health with Policymakers” on Dec 8, 2:30 PM ET to learn practical, research-based strategies for developing communications campaigns that move the needle. https://t.co/TcjNi16vRZ

TFAH is searching for motivated undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduates to join our Spring 2026 internship program. https://t.co/GkR9HKEcgg

TFAH’s new State of Obesity report fact sheets explore state level data, trends, and policy recommendations. https://t.co/k2vF3XOQlR

Join TFAH’s AFPHS team on Nov. 20 at 3 PM ET for a training on the National Rural Age-Friendly Initiative featuring Laura Hudson, Sr. Dir. of Program Services & Contracting at @ruralhealth https://t.co/ugpy2A8yyc

TFAH has openings for a Senior Government Relations Manager and Dir. of Strategic Communications & Policy Research. Learn about what could be your new job at: https://t.co/GkR9HKEcgg

Complementing existing health promoting programs to ensure they meet the needs of older adults is one of the AFPHS Framework’s 6Cs and will support both older adults and their caregivers. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth

We’re back from @APHAAnnualMtg, a knowledge-packed event working to further advance the nation’s #publichealth. Learn more about #healthyaging, #obesity, and more, visit https://t.co/zOj9h8hL8C.