National Public Health Week is April 4-10

National Public Health Week, held April 4-10, 2016, is an annual observance to recognize the contribution and importance of public health in our communities. President Obama, in his National Public Health Week proclamation of April 1, 2016, inspires Americans to bring public health into focus for future generations.  “During National Public Health Week, we join together to enhance public health–the foundation of our security and well-being–here at home and around the world. By supporting health professionals and embracing our obligations to promote public health and protect our planet, we can uphold our shared responsibility to preserve the promise of a happy and healthy life for our children and grandchildren.” Here in the Pacific Northwest, regional public health associations have organized a number of events and communications to raise awareness of National Public Health Week. Two Mini-Grant Award Recipients were recognized during the Alaska Public Health Association’s National Public Health Week activities. North Slope organized a National Public Health week fair (“This is Public Health”) and offer community health presentations and health screenings. The All Alaska Pediatric Partnership created and posted WIC bulletin boards throughout the State highlighting the value of childhood immunizations. Oregon Public Health Week  includes a number of in-person and virtual events to bring people together around current public health issues.  Chec...
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