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! Government Partners
Government agencies and public health professionals must row in the same direction. Coordination is the backbone of clean water, safe food, disease prevention and emergency response. Good health doesn’t just happen — it’s built on a foundation of safety and sanitary laws enacted by governments to keep us all healthy.
Ready
- Eradication of polio through coordinated federal, state and local vaccine distribution campaigns
- Creation of the national 911 system – standardizing emergency response nationwide
- Implementation of the Clean Water Act – dramatically reducing waterborne illnesses such as cholera and typhoid
Set
- State and national adoption of seat belt laws
- Evidence-based immunization schedules adopted nationwide
- Public health surveillance systems that detect outbreaks early (e.g., flu, COVID-19, foodborne illness)
Action
- Support policies that prioritize equitable distribution of public health resources
- Strengthen partnerships between federal and state authorities, public health departments, schools, health care systems, Tribal Nations and local leaders
- Improve emergency preparedness through shared data systems, workforce investment and readiness training