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Monday is the 19th year of #PHTYD, a day to express appreciation to the public health workforce who work tirelessly to promote and protect health every day of the year. Mary discusses how to get involved, provides hill updates, and more in her letter: Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/e-FAQdNk?

On December 3 at noon ET, Dr. Alfred Sommer, recipient of Research!America’s 2025 Outstanding Achievement in Public Health Award, will chat with fellow Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health professor Dr. Scott Zeger, about his storied career – from his lifesaving work as a clinician making the connection between Vitamin A deficiency and childhood mortality to his leadership as Dean of the Bloomberg School for over a decade. Register: https://ow.ly/o2G550UfcWG

Today, #PHTYD, we say thank you to public health professionals. But it doesn't have to stop today! Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m. ET is the chance to hear from a public health hero. Dr. Alfred Sommer, recipient of Research!America’s 2025 Outstanding Achievement in Public Health Award, will chat with fellow Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health professor Dr. Scott Zeger, about his storied #publichealth career. Register: https://ow.ly/fS9u50UfcWz

We are grateful to Reps. Rob Wittman and Rep. Lauren Underwood and the entire Public Health Caucus for their introduction of H.Con.Res. 133 commending the public health workforce for their service to the U.S. on #PHTYD. #WhyPublicHealth

Sending a massive thank you to everyone who works to protect and advance public health. Your efforts save lives. Happy Public Health Thank You Day! #PHTYD #PublicHealthHeroes #PublicHealthIsALifesaver

If research agendas are to shift toward more directly addressing societal needs, what changes in research culture are needed, and what would it take to launch and sustain them? On Dec. 5, at the National Press Club, Elsevier is bringing together key stakeholders, including our own Jennifer Luray, to discuss this important topic. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about how the evaluation and showcasing of research impact are evolving, as well as how the research process itself and the funding opportunities available are adapting to this developing strategic direction. Learn more: https://ow.ly/KpUN50UachO

Public health is protecting health, preventing disease, improving our quality of life, and so much more. #PHTYD, coming up on Monday, Nov. 25, not only calls attention to the tremendous efforts of public health professionals but highlights the importance of training the next generation. Current MPH students share their perspectives on why public health is a lifesaver in this short video: https://lnkd.in/gYmQZWCT

In honor of Public Health Thank You Day (#PHTYD), coming up on Monday, we’re looking to the future by highlighting an interview with Miyah Reed, an MPH student at Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Read about her vision for equity and advocacy here: https://ow.ly/Bqzg50UbhOx

We are united under a common cause – advocating for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all – even as we face challenging times. This year, more than ever, we need your wisdom and financial support to meet those challenges as they unfold. Please consider a donation to support our work. https://ow.ly/g2Q850TRSnJ

Public health is: protecting health, preventing disease, and improving quality of life. We know that #PublicHealthIsALifesaver, today and every day. Next week on #PHTYD, we say thanks to public health professionals who work to promote and protect the health of our communities.?Get involved at https://lnkd.in/dwu9d3U.