National Public Health Week
Join us in Celebrating National Public Health Week, April 6 - 12, 2026
Ready. Set. Action! is this year’s theme. As we celebrate, take a moment to recognize how public health has improved our daily lives, safeguarded our families, expanded our life spans, and strengthened our communities. This week is also a chance to honor the public health workers who show up for us every day — and to advocate for policies and practices that promote good health for all.
Each National Public Health Week highlights key public health topics essential to building the healthiest nation. APHA develops factsheets, social media content and engagement tools to help you take action and educate your community.
Explore our past focus areas to see how your organization, school, or community can make a difference.
NPHW 2025 PRIORITY AREAS AND FACT SHEETS
It Starts Here: Your Health is Our Mission | Climate Action Starts Here: Championing Resilience for Health | Health Equity Starts Here: Optimizing Health for All | Advocacy Starts Here: Amplifying Voices for Public Health | The Future of Public Health Starts Here: Strengthening the Public Health Workforce
NPHW 2024 DAILY THEMES AND FACT SHEETS
Civic Engagement | Healthy Neighborhoods | Climate Change | New Tools and Innovations | Reproductive and Sexual Health | Emergency Preparedness | Future of Public Health
NPHW 2023 DAILY THEMES AND FACT SHEETS
Community | Violence Prevention | Reproductive and Sexual Health | Mental Health | Rural Health | Accessibility | Food and Nutrition
NPHW 2022 DAILY THEMES AND FACT SHEETS
Racism: A Public Health Crisis | Public Health Workforce: Essential to our Future | Community: Collaboration and Resilience | World Health Day: Health is a Human Right | Accessibility: Closing the Health Equity Gap | Climate Change: Taking Action for Equity | Mental Wellness: Redefining the Meaning of Health