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National Public Health Week

The Defense Health Agency recognizes National Public Health Week 2023 from April 3-9. NPHW is an annual themed event sponsored by the American Public Health Association to build awareness and educates the public on various public health issues. 

 

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National Public Health Week

Suggested Social Media Message: "Get ready, set, and jump into #NationalPublicHealthWeek with #DefensePublicHealth as we fast rope through #publichealth initiatives and resources to support the readiness of service members. #NPHW"


National Public Health Week - April 3-9 2023

Suggested Social Media Message: "Get ready as we prepare to celebrate National Public Health Week! Our military public health is critical to the readiness of our global military forces and their families. Stay connected to see our approach: http://www.health.mil/publichealth #DHAPublicHealth #NPHW"


National Public Health Week - Community

Suggested Social Media Message: "A strong family, community, and self are as important to the success of a service member as training. In a healthy community, communication, collaboration, and leadership are key to mission success. https://crg.amedd.army.mil/ #NPHW #DefensePublicHealth"


National Public Health Week - Violence Prevention

Suggested Social Media Message: "We are committed to fostering a culture that keeps service members and their families safe from violence and abuse. The Family Advocacy Program offers a range of services for violence prevention. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/preventing-violence-abuse/unhealthy-relationships/the-family-advocacy-program/ #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW #DefensePublicHealth"


National Public Health Week - Sexual Health

Suggested Social Media Message: "Service members are responsible for protecting their own sexual health, protecting others by preventing the transmission of STIs, and preventing unintended pregnancy/paternity. #DefensePublicHealth provides resources for service members to educate themselves. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthyliving/rsbwh/ #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW #DefensePublicHealth"


National Public Health Week - Mental Health

Suggested Social Media Message: "Mental wellness is important for everyone, including service members, veterans, and their loved ones. Mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. Resources related to combat stress, depression, reintegration, how to get into treatment, types of treatment for mental health conditions, and many other topics are available. https://www.health.mil/MentalHealthisHealthCare #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW #DefensePublicHealth"


National Public Health Week - Deployment Health

Suggested Social Media Message: "There are many factors to maintaining and improving environmental health on installations and in deployment locations. Check out what #DefensePublicHealth provides on subjects such as air and water quality, solid and medical waste, pest management, and much more. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/envirohealth/ #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW #DefensePublicHealth"


National Public Health Week - Food and Nutrition

Suggested Social Media Message: "Fueling service members for maximum physical and mental performance goes beyond the basics. Good #nutrition is vital to good health, disease prevention, and essential for healthy growth and development. https://health.mil/PerformanceNutritionHelpsReadiness #FoodisFuel #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW #DefensePublicHealth"


National Public Health Week, April 3-9 2023: Armed Forces Health Surveillance, Occupational Environmental and Health Division, Radiation Safety Division, Immunization Healthcare Division, Veterinary Services Division, DOD HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, Health Readiness Support Division, Health Promotion and Wellness Division

Suggested Social Media Message: "It’s National Public Health Week! Join DHA Public Health as we celebrate health professionals around the globe caring for the total health of the Joint Force, military services, families, and the DOD. Learn how public health contributes to healthy communities! Read more at: www.health.mil/publichealth  #DHAPublicHealth #NPHW"


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Mar 27, 2023

National Public Health Week: Sexual Health

National Public Health Week - Sexual Health

Soldiers are responsible for protecting their own sexual health, protecting others by preventing the transmission of STIs, and preventing unintended pregnancy/paternity. #DefensePublicHealth provides resources for soldiers to educate themselves. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthyliving/rsbwh/Pages/default.aspx #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW ...

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Mar 27, 2023

National Public Health Week: DHA Public Health

National Public Health Week, April 3-9 2023: Armed Forces Health Surveillance, Occupational Environmental and Health Division, Radiation Safety Division, Immunization Healthcare Division, Veterinary Services Division, DOD HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, Health Readiness Support Division, Health Promotion and Wellness Division

It’s National Public Health Week! Join DHA Public Health as we celebrate health professionals around the globe caring for the total health of the Joint Force, military services, families, and the DOD. Learn how public health contributes to healthy communities! Read more at: www.health.mil/publichealth #DHAPublicHealth #NPHW

Infographic
Mar 27, 2023

National Public Health Week: Food & Nutrition

National Public Health Week - Food and Nutrition

Fueling service members for maximum physical and mental performance goes beyond the basics. Good #nutrition is vital to good health, disease prevention, and essential for healthy growth and development. https://health.mil/PerformanceNutritionHelpsReadiness #FoodisFuel #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW #DefensePublicHealth

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Mar 27, 2023

National Public Health Deployment Health

National Public Health Week - Deployment Health

There are many factors to maintaining and improving environmental health on installations and in deployment locations. Check out what #DefensePublicHealth provides on subjects such as air and water quality, solid and medical waste, pest management, and much more. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/envirohealth/Pages/default.aspx ...

Infographic
Mar 27, 2023

National Public Health Week: Mental Health

National Public Health Week - Mental Health

Mental wellness is important for everyone, including service members, veterans, and their loved ones. Mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. Resources related to combat stress, depression, reintegration, how to get into treatment, types of treatment for mental health conditions, and many other topics are available. https://www.health.mil ...

Infographic
Mar 27, 2023

National Public Health Week: Violence Prevention

National Public Health Week - Violence Prevention

We are committed to fostering a culture that keeps service members and their families safe from violence and abuse. The Family Advocacy Program offers a range of services for violence prevention. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/preventing-violence-abuse/unhealthy-relationships/the-family-advocacy-program/ #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW ...

Last Updated: July 11, 2023
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