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.
Ready. Set. ACTION! Community Leadership
Public health lives in our environments: the air we breathe, water we drink, sidewalks we walk and parks we enjoy. These are not amenities — they are lifelines. Good health doesn’t just happen — communities set the stage to shape it.
Ready
- Development of public parks and green spaces in the early 1900s to improve urban health
- Housing and zoning reforms improved safety and reducing overcrowding
- Urban tree canopy initiatives reduced heat-related illness
Set
- Parks, trails and recreation spaces promoting physical activity
- Libraries and community centers serving as cooling centers during heat emergencies
- Local food access programs and farmers markets
Action
- Invest in walkable, green and climate-resilient communities
- Support community clean-up and beautification projects
- Participate in Bike, Bus and Safe Routes to School initiatives