2026 National Public Health Week

Each year during the first full week of April, communities across the country join the American Public Health Association and NDPHA in observing National Public Health Week. It’s a moment to celebrate the impact of public health and spotlight priority issues that can improve our nation’s well-being.

For more than 30 years, APHA has led this national effort by creating campaigns, materials and resources that help communities, schools, policymakers and health professionals engage with each year’s theme. NPHW materials are designed for use both during the week and throughout the year to elevate public health and prevention.

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.

Go to the NPHW website for ideas on how to celebrate public health:  https://www.apha.org/initiatives/national-public-health-week/about-nphw!