National Public Health Week

This week, the week of 1-7 April, is National Public Health Week. This year’s theme is “Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money.”

This year’s observance is designed to highlight the important return on investments made in public health that prevent disease, save lives, and curb health care costs.

In addition to other events this week, U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin is announcing the beginning of a national effort to encourage more people to participate in a simple, but beneficial, form of exercise – walking

For more information about National Public Health Week, please visit:

National Public Health Week

YouTube: Surgeon General Regina Benjamin talks National Public Health Week 2013

YouTube: APHA: National Public Health Week 2013 - Public Health is ROI

Background information:

National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council: National Prevention Strategy: America’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness (June 2011)

Surgeon General of the United States

American Public Health Association