How Can We Make the U.S. the Healthiest Nation by 2030?
All week long we have been observing National Public Health Week (NPHW), an initiative of the American Public Health Assocation.
One of the events held yesterday included a public health twitter chat, organized by National Public Health Week, and it included special guest tweeters, Dr. Richard Besser of ABC News, the American Medical Association, Center for Science in the Public Interest, and CVSHealth. Overall, the chat had participation from more than 1,300 people and organizations, including NCLR, who are passionate about public health.
One of the main themes of this year’s NPHW is to make the United States the healthiest nation by 2030. Yesterday’s chat was aimed at answering how to make that happen.
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Below are highlights from the event.
We can create the healthiest nation in one generation! Join us for Nat’l. Public Health Week! @NPHW #NPHW pic.twitter.com/8nRtUY9qS6
— NCLR (@NCLR) April 6, 2015
A photo posted by Patrick Benko (@patrickbenko) on Apr 8, 2015 at 2:26pm PDT
#NPHWchat is already trending! We thank all of you for helping us build a public health movement today. 10 min away! pic.twitter.com/uIg2MswQks
— NPHW 2015 (@NPHW) April 8, 2015
Q1: How are you celebrating National Public Health Week? #NPHWchat
— NPHW 2015 (@NPHW) April 8, 2015
A1: We’re sharing recipes so Latinos can make healthier food choices. http://t.co/qzdsWEys4V #NPHWChat #OurSalud #LatinoHealth
— NCLR (@NCLR) April 8, 2015
A1: We’re sharing tools, raising awareness & spreading word on what US needs to become #healthiestnation http://t.co/VgtdZUn4Ic #NPHWchat
— APHA (@PublicHealth) April 8, 2015
A1: I celebrated National Public Health Week by interviewing @BarackObama about climate change and health: http://t.co/OgQxBoGUfp #nphwchat
— #Richard Besser (@DrRichardBesser) April 8, 2015
A1: We’re celebrating in the Governor’s office. #NPHWchat #NPHWinMS http://t.co/tpHuu1KIHg
— MPHA (@mphassoc) April 8, 2015
Q2: The US ranks 34th among all nations in life expectancy at birth. What needs to change to help us live longer and healthier? #NPHWchat
— NPHW 2015 (@NPHW) April 8, 2015
A2: More education. Through “Healthy Foods, Healthy Families”, we’re getting the word out to Latinos. http://t.co/SharOJzbIC #NPHWChat
— NCLR (@NCLR) April 8, 2015
Q2: Under the new school meal standards, kids are now eating 16% more veggies & 23% more fruit at lunch #NPHWChat pic.twitter.com/a1Fb3bcM67
— USDA Nutrition (@USDANutrition) April 8, 2015
A2: We need to prevent chronic disease! We made some strides but @ahr_rankings show we have a ways to go http://t.co/x5t86UFhne #NPHWchat
— The Nation’s Health (@nationshealth) April 8, 2015
Q3: We need everyone’s help to build a healthier U.S. How can public health work with non-traditional partners to improve health? #NPHWchat
— NPHW 2015 (@NPHW) April 8, 2015
A3: Working with non-traditional partners, like promotores, is effective at improving health outcomes. http://t.co/d2cxfOz6zB #NPHWChat
— NCLR (@NCLR) April 8, 2015
A3: Experience the day in the life of a promotore: https://t.co/AnrT2ujNuz #NPHWChat
— NCLR (@NCLR) April 8, 2015
CDC’s Tracking Network has info/data on accessibility& transportation.Check it out! http://t.co/g6ZBeqEXzB #NPHWchat https://t.co/iaQdyWsWov
— CDC EPHTracking (@CDC_EPHTracking) April 8, 2015
A3. Physical activity is closest thing we have to a wonder drug. We must develop physical environments & policies to support it. #NPHWchat
— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrFriedenCDC) April 8, 2015
Q4: The ongoing Ebola epidemic is the largest in history. How can we better protect against infectious disease globally? #NPHWchat
— NPHW 2015 (@NPHW) April 8, 2015
@NPHW A4 More focus on vaccinations against new infectious diseases. Get current vaccines to where they are needed worldwide. #NPHWchat
— Aging&PublicHealth (@APHAaging) April 8, 2015
Q5: How can students and schools prepare to lead the next generation of public health? #NPHWchat
— NPHW 2015 (@NPHW) April 8, 2015
A5 Teach teens about healthy eating! Guys: http://t.co/xXkfmpbpVp and Girls: http://t.co/aol6il4kUt #MyPlate #NPHWchat
— ChooseMyPlate.gov (@MyPlate) April 8, 2015
A5: Students & schools can set the standard. Leadership by example is a powerful tool. Be models for making healthy choices. #NPHWchat
— U.S. Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) April 8, 2015
A5: Allow students to be at the #publichealth table. You’d be surprised at the innovative ideas they have to solve local probs. #nphwchat
— Nina Jolani (@NinaJTweets) April 8, 2015
A5: #SchoolSnack Time: Choose lower #sodium snacks, like fruits & veggies. Learn more: http://t.co/BG7KG4P9Rx #NPHWchat
— Million Hearts ® (@MillionHeartsUS) April 8, 2015
Here are some helpful shareable images to help you understand the importance of healthy living. http://t.co/FgRRkJIFKc #NPHWChat
— NCLR (@NCLR) April 8, 2015
Q6: We applaud top doc @Surgeon_General, who steers the US to better health. How can other leaders promote prevention & wellness? #NPHWchat
— NPHW 2015 (@NPHW) April 8, 2015
A6. We need leaders to advocate for $ & policy change. Also to model everyday healthy choices a la @letsmove. #NPHWchat
— Sarah Walsh (@sarahewalsh) April 8, 2015
A6 @FLOTUS is challenging Americans to find ways they can help kids grow up healthy: http://t.co/Vn5fxZ4QtT #GimmeFive #NPHWchat
— Let’s Move! (@letsmove) April 8, 2015
Q7: In 1995, @billclinton proclaimed the 1st week in April #NPHW. What public health wins are you proud of over the past 20 yrs? #NPHWchat
— NPHW 2015 (@NPHW) April 8, 2015
A7: Spoiler alert. #NPHWchat pic.twitter.com/q5pscQXZJN
— MPHA (@mphassoc) April 8, 2015
A7: The US has made huge progress on tobacco, vehicle safety+much more! Working together, we can be even healthier. #NPHWchat
— APHA (@PublicHealth) April 8, 2015
Last question! Q8: Finally today’s theme is “building momentum.” What steps must US take to become the healthiest nation by 2030? #NPHWchat
— NPHW 2015 (@NPHW) April 8, 2015
A8: We can start by reversing #obesity! #NPHWChat #OurSalud #LatinoHealth pic.twitter.com/IXV9Gdn4Lt
— NCLR (@NCLR) April 8, 2015
A8: Solving childhood obesity isn’t easy. But, we must use best efforts where kids live, play & learn. http://t.co/Z4HYeXGXuD #NPHWchat
— CDCObesity (@CDCObesity) April 8, 2015
Q8 We must find ways to overcome silos. Develop relationships & create funding streams that encourage non-traditional partnerships #NPHWchat
— Ivana Castellanos (@ivanacastell) April 8, 2015
Thank you, Generation Public Health, for making #NPHWchat the nation’s talking point. Let’s keep the convo alive throughout #NPHW!
— NPHW 2015 (@NPHW) April 8, 2015
1,382 of you helped make #NPHWchat the top trend in the US! ICYMI check out the transcript http://t.co/jSjeTLCx7u pic.twitter.com/1pQ8VXT1dP
— NPHW 2015 (@NPHW) April 8, 2015
Thank you @NPHW for hosting such a great chat and exploring topics important to Latinos. #NPHWChat #NPHW
— NCLR (@NCLR) April 8, 2015
