Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Health

senate

Introduced on April 10, 2024 by Ben Ray Luján

Legislation Details

Supports the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week during the week of April 1, 2024.
Emphasizes the theme “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health” for National Public Health Week 2024.
Aims to recognize public health contributions towards improving U.S. health and achieving health equity.
Highlights the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for a robust public health infrastructure and workforce.
Acknowledges the importance of supporting state, local, tribal health departments, healthcare workers, public health labs, and first responders.
Stresses the significance of addressing racism as a public health crisis and reducing racial and ethnic health disparities.
Notes the preventability of chronic conditions, which are among the most common and costly health challenges.
Points out disparities in health status across different states and among racial and ethnic minority populations.
Recognizes the economic and social impacts of violence, including homicides and suicides, on U.S. society.
Highlights the issues of child abuse, infant mortality, maternal mortality, drug overdose deaths, and the prevalence of smoking and e-cigarette use.
Discusses environmental health concerns, including deaths related to particulate matter and heat-related mortality among the elderly.
Emphasizes the connection between health and voter participation.
Advocates for disease prevention as a means to reduce healthcare costs and improve public health outcomes.
Celebrates the achievements of vaccination in preventing disease and reducing healthcare costs.
Acknowledges the role of public health professionals in preventing, preparing for, and responding to health threats.
Encourages community and individual efforts towards healthier lifestyles to prevent disease and injury.
Supports increased efforts and resources to improve U.S. health and aims to make the U.S. the healthiest nation in one generation.
Encourages the U.S. population to learn about the role of the public health system in improving health.

Last updated 8/8/2024