National Public Health Week

National Public Health Week (NPHW) is a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight the issues that are important to improving our nation's health, important issues now more than ever. Every year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) observes NPHW during the first full week of April. 

During each day of National Public Health Week, APHA asks the nation to focus on a particular public health topic and to identify ways each of us can make a difference on that topic. These areas are critical to our future success in creating the healthiest nation, and everyone can do their part to help.

2021 event schedule

Please check back regularly for changes to the schedule as we get closer to NPHW.

Monday, April 5

Monday theme: Rebuilding

Tuesday, April 6

Tuesday theme: Advancing racial equity

Wednesday, April 7

Wednesday theme: Strengthening community

Thursday, April 8

Thursday theme: Glavanizing climate justice

Friday, April 9

Friday theme: Building COVID-19 resilience

Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11

Saturday theme: Uplifting mental health and wellness; Sunday theme: Elevating the essential and health workforce

No events currently scheduled.

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