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This week we celebrate Public Health Week (April 1-7) and all who lead, work, and advance #publichealth🎉 Public health saved your life TODAY and you don’t even know it! 💡 Consider these questions: 👉🏾What is the connection between public health & public trust? 👉🏾What role can each of us play in a more holistic approach to health? 👉🏾why do you think data is important for shaping public health policies & health interventions that save lives? Check out PBS new documentary The Invisible Shield! Four part series: 📘The Old Playbook 📊Follow the Data 💉Inoculation & Inequity 🆕 New Playbook https://lnkd.in/eagbQmFe

Finally, public health in the US is getting the showcasing it deserves. The new PBS documentary "The Invisible Shield" sheds light on the critical role public health plays in our lives. This four-part series beginning March 26 features experts from across the public health field is a must-see for everyone. Explore how public health has increased life spans and saved countless lives from disease but underfunding, disinformation, and skepticism of science and government place human lives at risk. #publichealth #pbs #healthpromotion #diseaseprevention

"Public health saved your life today, and you don't even know it." That's why it's crucial to invest in public health. The Invisible Shield, a documentary highlighting the importance of public health, airs on PBS this week. Don't miss out on this important documentary! #InvestinPublicHealth #PublicHealth

Check out PBS's 4-part Invisible Sheild Documentary!! The four-part documentary series Invisible Shield reveals a little-known truth: that public health saved your life today, and you probably don’t even know it. But while public health makes modern life possible, the work itself is often underfunded, undervalued, and misunderstood. https://lnkd.in/gZgSjvcn

Public Health Conversation: Uncertainty, Trust, and the Future of Public Health Communication.: This program will explore public health communication in the context of a post – acute COVID world. How can we more effectively communicate public health messaging across different populations? What are the consequences of misinformation? How can we mitigate disinformation and disseminate accurate information to promote better health for all?

Public health professionals have to communicate timely public health information in an increasingly complex environment. Misinformation is pervasive across disciplines, but there are unique impacts on the field of public health: Erosion of trust in public health Compromised public health communications Inequitable health outcomes With PHCC's new resource, The Public Health Communicators Guide to Misinformation, you can learn more about the current landscape of trending false narratives and tips and tools for assessing risk and responding. 🔗 Download the guide: https://lnkd.in/gT9qkzXt

https://lnkd.in/gyVERSYP This starts tonight. Whatever your source is for viewing, please watch, record, or stream, if available. We must become more aware of and know the value of public health. Our lives, lifespan, and state of wellness are directly connected to PUBLIC HEALTH. If you want to be more familiar with the term public health, watch. If you fiercely believe as an individual that what you do is or should be no matter for others to consider, watch. If you don't really care about what happens to you ("what will be will be") but do care about others that touch your life, watch. If you question "why", watch. Watch.

As #AspenIdeasHealth, we talked about the symbiotic relationship between public health and the private sector. For more on the correlation between a healthy population and a robust and healthy economy, visit the CDC Foundation’s webpage for examples of public health in action: https://lnkd.in/e7XYuxkw

Stay informed with the latest developments that are shaping the public health landscape. From groundbreaking research findings to innovative health policies, we’re here to highlight the most significant stories that impact our communities and health systems. Each week, we’ll delve into the most important breakthroughs, share insights from experts, and discuss how these updates may influence public health initiatives. Join us in exploring these crucial updates and understanding their implications for public health practice and policy! #PublicHealthMatters #TISS #MPH #MPHHPEF #WeeklyUpdates