04/11/2026
Public health is not something done to you — it is something created with you. Individuals shape outcomes through daily choices and collective advocacy. Good health doesn’t just happen — you help create it. Here are some ideas for how you can help:
Ready:
Seatbelt adoption driven by public advocacy and education
Community-led anti-smoking movements reduced to***co use
High childhood vaccination rates were built on trust between families and providers
Set:
Smoke-free workplace and public space laws
Safe driving campaigns and injury prevention programs
Community-based health education efforts
Action:
Take one meaningful action during National Public Health Week
Advocate for health-forward policies at the local, state or national level
Serve as a community health champion in schools, workplaces or neighborhoods