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🎬 Our #NCHCMM25 highlight reel is here! Thanks to all who joined us for an energizing week of public health communication, connection & learning. 👀 See yourself or a colleague in the video? Tag them! 💬 Share your top takeaway below! #HealthComm #PublicHealthComms

🧬The CDC has identified the newly detected COVID-19 variant “#Cicada” in multiple states, with early detection through travel and wastewater surveillance. • Headache • Fatigue • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Cough • Changes in smell/taste usatoday.com/story/news/202…

Looking for ways to engage during National Public Health Week? #NPHW The @APHAPress has created a ready-to-use social media toolkit and is hosting a coordinated “Flood the Feed” activation on Wednesday, April 8. apha.org/initiatives/na…

FYI for public health professionals: The CDC has temporarily paused diagnostic testing for rabies and pox viruses. 🧪 These tests often support local labs without in-house capacity, making this a notable shift for national surveillance efforts. statnews.com/2026/04/02/hea…

📝 Public health professionals, your voice matters! @Health_Affairs is calling for stories, experiences, and creative work showing how communities are adapting to changes in public health. Share your story for the January 2027 special issue.

📊 A proposed diagnostic code for COVID-19 vaccine-related adverse events highlights the role of #publichealth systems in tracking, studying, and responding to emerging conditions. axios.com/2026/03/26/cdc…

A potential breakthrough in preventing Lyme disease is on the horizon—but what will it take to build public trust this time around? 🦠 A new vaccine candidate shows over 70% effectiveness in late-stage trials. thehill.com/policy/healthc…

When health care costs rise, basic needs fall. A new @KFFHealthNews poll shows many ACA enrollees are cutting back on food and household essentials just to afford coverage.

When health care costs rise, prevention gets postponed — and risks grow. 🩺 What happens to population health when adults delay screenings and care until Medicare eligibility? usatoday.com/story/money/20…

What if we’ve been undercounting the true impact of COVID-19 all along? 📊 New research suggests early pandemic deaths may be significantly higher, raising important questions about data systems, equity, and preparedness in #publichealth. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/m…

🚨 Influencer “parasite cleanses” trend grows, but experts warn: most gut parasites are rare & DIY cleanses can be risky. How do you counter misinformation as a public health comms professional? ➡️ Read more here: npr.org/2026/03/16/nx-…

🦠 A severe strain of #mpox has been confirmed in NYC — the first case of this variant identified there. #Publichealth leaders are encouraging vaccination for those at higher risk & continued vigilance as global travel can introduce emerging variants. nydailynews.com/2026/03/14/sev…

New Action Guide from the Public Health Communication Collaborative draws on 50 interviews with public health communicators nationwide. 📊 It highlights the real-world factors shaping communications success, and practical strategies to navigate them.📣 publichealthcollaborative.org/phcc-action-gu…

Our new Public Health Speaks episode is live! 🎧 Recorded at NCHCMM, Michael McNair (New York State Dept. of Health) discusses communicating about syphilis during pregnancy and shares insights on clear calls to action. Listen wherever you get podcasts🎙️nphic.org/podcast

What’s Ahead for NPHIC in 2026— NPHIC remains committed to supporting public health communicators. We're exploring ways to strengthen our capacity to deliver actionable resources.✅ We are pausing 2026 membership renewal invoices to ensure clarity. FAQs:nphic.org/membership

As a proud co-host of NCHCMM, the next full, in-person National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing & Media will be July 2027. As the premier conference advancing public health communication, NCHCMM remains central to our mission. Learn more: nchcmm.org

The CDC Foundation is recognizing leaders advancing health and health education! Who in your network is transforming health outcomes and deserves recognition? Nominations are open through May 7. Learn more and nominate: cdcfoundation.org/fries-awards

Many dangerous outbreaks never make headlines, often because @CDCgov experts are already containing threats before they disrupt communities. "Outbreaks You Never Heard About" shows how proactive global health action protects lives and prevents crises. cdc.gov/global-health-…

Measles remains rare in the U.S., but gaps in vaccination mean outbreaks can still happen. CDC’s Be Ready for Measles Toolkit gives public health professionals ready-to-use communication tools to help communities & clinicians act quickly when cases arise. cdc.gov/measles/php/to…

The largest U.S. measles outbreak in decades continues in South Carolina, with 876 confirmed cases—but there are early signs that vaccination outreach may be working. npr.org/2026/02/05/nx-…

People still trust childhood vaccines, but trust in the CDC is near a historic low. New KFF data show a growing disconnect with major implications for public health communication. kff.org/health-informa…