National Public Health Information Coalition

10/15/2026

🩺 Could AI help detect years earlier?

Research suggests AI-assisted may identify warning signs that traditional mammograms alone could miss.

Researchers are also exploring breath tests that could one day offer a noninvasive way to detect breast cancer.

Dr. Rachel Brem tells Norah O'Donnell how AI is helping detect breast cancer earlier, and what younger women need to know about starting mammograms.

10/12/2026

🥛 Raw milk is gaining popularity, but the health risks are significant, particularly for children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is renewing its call for a nationwide ban on raw dairy sales.

How can public health communicators help families make informed choices?

Citing the growing popularity of unpasteurized milk and the damage it can do to children, the nation’s largest professional group of pediatricians is seeking a nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of raw dairy products.

10/12/2026

Flu activity is rising earlier than usual. 🦠

Experts are encouraging people to consider getting their flu shot earlier as activity rises in parts of the country.

Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.

10/09/2026

📚 What can public health professionals learn from rural health departments?

The de Beaumont Foundation is offering a webinar featuring new national workforce data, lessons from rural public health leaders, and strategies to strengthen recruitment, retention and workforce development.

Join the conversation on Nov. 18 and bring new insights back to your work!

10/04/2026

Adult rates may be holding steady, but the challenge is far from over.

A new State of Obesity Report 2026 finds that 4 in 10 U.S. adults have obesity.

21 states reporting adult obesity rates of at least 35% in 2025.

State of Obesity Report 2026: Better Policies for a Healthier America This annual report tracks U.S. obesity rates by state, race, gender, and age and recommends policy action to address the nation's obesity crisis. Analyzing 2025 data, the report found that adult obesity rates held stable but warne...

10/01/2026

It’s the first day of ! 📚

The Institute of Museum and Library Services' Information Literacy Initiative offers a collection of free, ready-to-use health literacy resources for educators and community professionals, including lesson plans, activities, teaching strategies, and more.

Whether you’re developing community outreach, supporting health education, or looking for resources to share with partners, this is a great collection to have on hand.

Explore the Health Literacy resources: https://www.informationliteracy.gov/

09/28/2026

Sudden unexpected infant deaths are rising among Black babies, reversing progress and widening an already persistent infant mortality gap. 🚨

What might this new data mean for infant safe-sleep efforts and the broader work to address disparities in infant health?

Read more from Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP):

09/25/2026

Public health is connected to civic life.

Join this upcoming webinar from Public Health Communications Collaborative to explore civic participation as a social determinant of health, practical messaging strategies and ways to build trust through ongoing community engagement.

📅 Oct. 1, 2026
🕦 11:30 a.m. ET

The panel will feature presentations, personal experiences and an in-depth Q&A.

In this panel conversation, leaders from across the civic health movement will discuss how public health communicators can effectively engage communities to build trust and understanding in their work and the role of government in their lives.

09/20/2026

📸 Public health communicators, this one’s for you! A new resource - the Public Health Visual Commons - is live!

Find free public health images that help move beyond generic stock photos and show public health in action.

Explore the library and find visuals for your next social post, presentation or report: https://publichealthvisuals.org/

Health Resources in Action

09/18/2026

Big changes are coming to the panel that helps shape hashtag care in the U.S. 🔎

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force hashtag has eight new members, including specialists in oncology, cardiology and gastroenterology, after months of vacancies.

What could these changes mean for the future of evidence-based preventive care? Read more from The Hill:

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday named eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an influential panel of experts who determine what…