Office of Communications

National Public Health Week

National Public Health Week (NPHW) is a time to recognize the everyday efforts that keep communities safe and healthy. Public health is for everyone, not just in emergencies but in everyday life, from heart health to mental wellness to food safety and beyond.

What is Public Health?

At its foundation, public health is about everyday prevention, and is most effective when combining science, education, policy, advocacy and innovation. When public health works as intended, its impact is often unnoticed. It can look like:

Everyday safety measures that prevent injury and save lives: Seatbelts, airbags and bike helmets all stem from public health efforts. Safe food that we purchase or eat in a restaurant are part of our work behind the scenes.
Innovations and actions that prevent disease: From vaccinations, early detection systems and health screenings, to everyday actions like draining standing water and repairing window screens to control mosquitoes that carry deadly diseases.
Community well-being: Parks, sidewalks, water treatment facilities and even garbage collection are all public health advancements that promote a healthier society.

During NPHW and beyond, we aim to highlight the stories, work and wins public health professionals do every day.

Resources

CDPH: About CDPH

CDPH: What is Public Health?

CDPH: A New Look for CDPH

CDPH: News Release

NPHW: National Public Health Week
de Beaumont Foundation: Communicating About Public Health Toolkit

Video

What is Public Health from CDPH (Full - 2:18)

Social Media

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It’s National Public Health Week! So much of public health work happens quietly behind the scenes—often without you noticing.

Now with a bold new brand, CDPH continues to tackle public health challenges, like:

Preventing injury and providing safety regulations
Controlling and preventing communicable and chronic diseases
Reducing mental health disparities
Ensuring the safety of food, medication, cosmetics and medical devices
Protecting patient safety in hospitals

And so much more! Public health is everywhere and for everyone. When we do our job right, people thrive. Working together, we can build a stronger, healthier California!

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Let’s celebrate public health agencies working to help everyone achieve their best health. With our bold new brand, we continue to tackle challenges, promote safety and keep California thriving.

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Public health isn’t just about hospitals and doctors. It’s the invisible shield protecting you every day. From helmets to clean water, safe food to vaccines, public health keeps you and your community thriving. 

This National Public Health Week let’s celebrate the countless ways public health shapes our lives!  

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Public health works behind the scenes every day—from seatbelts to clean water, safe food to vaccines, it keeps communities thriving. This National Public Health Week, celebrate the countless ways public health protects and shapes our daily lives!  

Cdph.ca.gov  