[PNRNews] National Public Health Week (NPHW), April 4-10

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The theme for NPHW will focus on empowering aging Americans to live
longer, healthier lives.  The American Public Health Association (APHA)
believes that many individuals and their families, as well as
communities and policymakers, are missing opportunities to take the
preventive actions necessary to keep aging Americans strong and healthy
throughout their later years.  As a result, older Americans often endure
chronic physical and mental illnesses that could be avoided or
diminished if they were more proactively addressed.   NPHW 2005 will be
dedicated to empowering Americans to live stronger, longer.  During the
week, APHA and its partners will promote the three Ps for adding more
healthy years to life:  Preventing health problems by practicing healthy
living, Protecting your health through early detection and screening,
and developing a Plan to manage your health that will promote a high
quality of life in later years.

Consider collaborating with your local public health agency is promoting 
National Public Health Week.  A variety of materials are available on the 
web at http://www.nphw.org/.  The National Library of Medicine is a 
National Partner in the effort.  As always, if you'd like to discuss 
working with the public health workforce, please contact your RML.

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