Trust for America's Health

06/03/2026

The rate of Deaths from alcohol-induced, drug overdose, and su***de declined by 16 percent decline in 2024, building on a decrease of 4 percent in 2023. This trend shows promise but the cuts to the federal workforce and funding put the decline at risk. Trust for America’s Health’s Pain in the Nation 2026: the Epidemic of Alcohol, Drug, and Su***de Deaths report highlights the programs and policies that have led to lower death rates on the local, state, and federal levels. https://www.tfah.org/report-details/pain-in-the-nation-2026-report/

05/18/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of policies and programs that support communities in address issues. Individuals can also play a role in having compassionate conversations. Supportive language can help people feel seen, heard, and respected. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/how-to-talk

Mental health is essential to a person’s life in the same way as physical health. Hesitation to talk about mental health adds to the notion that the topic is taboo. It is important to normalize conversations surrounding mental health so people can feel empowered to seek the help they need. The fol...

05/13/2026

How are supported in rural communities?

Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, TFAH's President and CEO is joined by Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association for a lively discussion on aging in rural communities and provides insights into how the Rural Health Transformation Grants are being used to support older adults and expand access to services. Listen to their conversation at https://afphs.org/afphs-podcast/

05/08/2026

How prepared is the nation for disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and other health emergencies?

Trust for America's Health's new report, Ready or Not 2026: Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism, evaluates all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 10 indicators of emergency preparedness and outlines steps policymakers can take to strengthen readiness.

The report finds wide variation across states and warns that national preparedness depends not only on state capacity, but also on strong and stable federals systems, sustained coordination across levels of government, and long-term investment in public health infrastructure. Read the report and see how your state performed:

Ready or Not 2026: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism Contact Andrea Takash [email protected] Resources Ready or Not 2026 Press Release State-by-State Fact Sheets National Fact Sheet As TFAH marks its 25th anniversary, this annual report assesses the nation’...

04/29/2026

Health department are connectors within communities. How can they continue to do this successfully? J. Nadine Gracia TFAH's President & CEO is joined by Sara Lyons, Senior Program Analyst of the National Association of County and City Health Officials to discuss how local public health departments are actively supporting older adult health through existing programs and other initiatives.

Local Public Health Leading the Way for Healthy Aging April 2026 In this episode of Age-Friendly Public Health: The Podcast, host J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust for America’s Health…

04/22/2026

How can public health systems navigate the evolving landscape, to ensure that local, state, and federal programs are able to adapt and move forward in providing care? TFAH hosted a conversation with public health officials to discuss ensuring good health for all.

Trust for America’s Health hosted a national webinar in recognition of National Public Health Week 2026. This year’s theme is Ready. Set. Action!, a call to ...

04/15/2026

Join us in celebrating the 9th annual Black Maternal Health Week, founded, and led by Black Mamas Matter Alliance. is a week of awareness, healing, and celebration as we honor the movement and envision a future Rooted in Justice and Joy. Learn more at https://blkmaternalhealthweek.com.

04/01/2026

TFAH is searching for 2026 Summer interns for our Government Relations and Policy Development teams. Learn about the opportunities and share within your community: https://www.tfah.org/job-openings/

02/05/2026

Is your state advancing public health policies for older adults? TFAH'S Age-Friendly Public Health Systems initiative developed a public health ecosystem map tool that shares information on each of the age-friendly movements across the nation. The map focuses on age-friendly communities, age-friendly health systems, and other areas of healthy aging importance. Hear from a few of the champions and learn more about the program at

As the population ages, one of the most important ways to support older adult health is through multi-sector collaboration. Many sectors are now working to promote health and well-being across the…