National Public Health Information Coalition

06/24/2026

🕷️ Tick-borne diseases are on the rise and experts say personal prevention alone may not be enough.

As tick populations expand and new health threats emerge, communities are exploring broader strategies to reduce risk, from surveillance and reporting to wildlife management and future vaccines.

Health officials and researchers hope that efforts to control deer populations, which serve as "party buses" for mating ticks, can reverse the tide of ticks and the illnesses they cause.

06/21/2026

Extreme heat is becoming a predictable public health emergency—not a future risk. 🌡️

Hospitalizations from heat-related illness are projected to nearly double by 2040, signaling growing strain on health systems, rising costs, and widening inequities.

This summer’s heat is part of that trajectory, not an exception.

Sharp rise in hospital visits will in turn drive up annual healthcare costs for heat-related conditions to over $1bn

06/19/2026

Could we see cures for certain cancers within the next 10 years? 🎗️

New advances in immunotherapy and precision medicine are fueling optimism among researchers and healthcare leaders. Some experts believe the next decade could transform how we prevent, detect and treat cancer.

Johnson & Johnson CEO says the goal is to eliminate cancer in the next decade, citing progress in multiple myeloma and immunotherapy treatments.

06/16/2026

Cancer data are becoming more local and that could make prevention and intervention efforts more effective. 📊

CDC’s latest U.S. Cancer Statistics release now includes complete county-level cancer incidence data nationwide, offering new opportunities to identify disparities and target resources where they are needed most.

One notable finding: rural communities experienced higher cancer incidence rates than urban areas from 2019–2023.

https://www.cdc.gov/united-states-cancer-statistics/index.html

06/14/2026

Public trust in health guidance is shifting 📊 ...

CDC trust has fallen while state and local public health agencies remain more trusted sources.

What does this mean for how public health communication should evolve?

One Year In: Public Views of a Changing Public Health Landscape explores trust in health agencies and views on vaccines and dietary guidelines.

06/14/2026

For the first time in nearly 30 years, the FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient for use in the U.S. ☀️

Skin cancer prevention remains one of public health's most effective—and most preventable—success stories.

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The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe and Asia.

06/09/2026

A livestock parasite is becoming a public health surveillance challenge. 🐄

As new New World screwworm cases emerge beyond the initial outbreak area, officials are expanding monitoring, containment, and response efforts.

The situation highlights the importance of early detection, coordinated animal health surveillance, and preparedness for threats that can affect agriculture, wildlife, and, in rare cases, people.

Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation’s cattle industry.

06/07/2026

Join CDC for its upcoming Public Health Grand Rounds on measuring vaccine effectiveness. 💉

Understanding how vaccine effectiveness is measured is critical for informing public health policy, practice, and communication.

This session will explore methodological approaches, real-world applications, and the strengths and limitations of different study designs.

https://www.cdc.gov/public-health-grand-rounds/php/vax-effectiveness/index.html

06/04/2026

Major events can put public health systems to the test long before a crisis emerges.

As millions travel for the FIFA World Cup, officials are expanding disease surveillance and response efforts, with experts noting that measles and respiratory viruses may pose greater risks than Ebola.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/04/world-cup-2026-health-officials-focused-on-ebola-measles.html

Officials are more concerned about highly contagious diseases like measles and respiratory viruses, which can spread quickly through large, fast-moving crowds.

06/01/2026

📢 Webinar opportunity for public health communications professionals:

Clear, timely communication is critical during emerging public health threats—and often shapes how communities understand and respond to risk.

NPHIC is sharing this upcoming webinar on June 9 from VectorED Network, a CDC-funded Training and Evaluation Center through Penn State Extension.

It will explore evidence-based strategies for risk communication during emerging vector-borne disease threats, including audience engagement, misinformation response, and message development.

Learn core principles of risk communication during emerging vector-borne disease threats, including strategies for clear, actionable messaging and effective audience engagement.