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Curious about your community’s makeup? The Community Demographics Instant Insight dashboard gives you fast, clear data on population, age, race, housing, and more—right when you need it. Dive into the numbers with IP3 ASSESS. https://bit.ly/41TNN5q #DataForEquity #CommunityInsights #IP3Assess

Poverty is often talked about in economic terms, but its impact reaches far beyond income. It shapes health outcomes, limits access to stable housing and education, and influences the conditions people are living in every day. This resource takes a closer look at how poverty shows up across communities in the U.S., grounding the data in a broader understanding of well-being and opportunity. As we think about what it takes to build healthier, more equitable communities, this kind of insight helps connect the dots between economic conditions and long-term outcomes. It also underscores why solutions need to be rooted in both data and lived experience. 🔗Read more: https://bit.ly/4sFOEl6

🧠 Understanding the dynamics of community health is crucial. The Health Risk and Enabling Factors Framework offers a comprehensive view of behaviors and conditions impacting health outcomes. Dive into the framework to explore how factors like diet, exercise, preventive care, and more influence well-being. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ezYcKS

📩 Stay In Common with the Latest Insights from Community Commons! Join the In Common Newsletter, a twice-monthly newsletter from Community Commons, and get: ✅ Curated tools & resources ✅ Data-driven insights for equity & well-being ✅ Stories from change-makers like YOU! 💡 Because together, we have the power to create thriving communities. 🔗 Sign up now: https://bit.ly/48sQa2F

Public health influences the air we breathe, the neighborhoods we live in, and the opportunities communities have to thrive. But what exactly is public health, and how does it work in practice? The Fundamentals of Public Health Email Series is a free learning opportunity that breaks down essential public health concepts through short, approachable emails delivered over time. Participants explore topics like prevention, health equity, community partnerships, and the systems that support healthier and more resilient communities. Designed for practitioners, students, advocates, and anyone interested in community well-being, this series makes public health knowledge accessible and actionable. Sign up to start learning: https://bit.ly/3Q4IRbd #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #PHERN

Coming up on Community Commons, April 2026! What are we missing? 💭 🧩 Autism Acceptance Month 💰 Financial Literacy Month 🏡 Fair Housing Month 🌎 Earth Month 📅 4/17 — World Hemophilia Day 🤝 4/19 — Volunteer Recognition Day 🌍 4/22 — Earth Day 🛠️ 4/28 — Workers’ Memorial Day 💃 4/29 — International Dance Day What’s on your calendar for April?

We're participating in APHA’s Keep It Moving Challenge as part of #NPHW2026! Will you join us? https://bit.ly/4s9V5g9

National Public Health Week 2026 invites all Americans to renew their commitment to strengthening the systems, science, and community partnerships that keep us healthy. Science is the reason most children live past the age of five and most adults live well into later life. Science delivered vaccines, sanitation, seatbelts and safer workplaces. #NPHW

Public health is all around us—shaping the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the conditions that help communities thrive. As we celebrate National Public Health Week 2026, we’re recognizing the people, partnerships, and systems working every day to build healthier, more equitable communities. From prevention to policy to community-led change, this work touches every part of our lives. Here’s to the ongoing work of protecting and advancing health for all.

As we build toward National Public Health Week (April 6–10), now is the time to deepen our understanding of what it takes to protect and advance the health of our communities. Public health progress doesn’t happen on its own—it’s shaped by advocacy, policy, and the collective voices of people pushing for change. PHERN’s Advocating for Public Health Learning Series offers a space to explore what advocacy looks like in practice, unpack current challenges, and build the skills needed to take meaningful action. From understanding policy pathways to strengthening community voice, this series is designed to support anyone ready to engage more deeply in public health work. Start learning and get ready to take action during NPHW: https://bit.ly/4uUyF55