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Welcome to PHERN
PHERN, or the Public Health and Equity Resource Navigator, aims to help changemakers navigate over 2,000 resources focused on improving the public’s health, advancing equity, and building a resilient, robust, sustainable public health system for the future.
Making the Public's Health a National Priority
The Nation’s health is at a crossroads, and the time to act is now. Strengthening pandemic preparedness, advancing modern data systems, investing in prevention research, and implementing health-promoting policies are key in securing healthy futures for all.
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Events
Explore these events, proudly presented by the Alliance for the Public’s Health. Learn more about the Alliance.
PHERN is at the Expo
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APHA Central and look for us at the Ignition Stage!
APHA’s Campaign for the Public’s Health Rally
Join APHA and partners on the National Mall to rally for critical public health issues and initiatives. Speakers (to be announced) will share stories and ideas to inspire action and demonstrate the strength and unity of the public health community.
Whether you’re visiting Washington, D.C. for the Annual Meeting or you are a local public health advocate, this rally is for you. Take this opportunity to join and foster your network of public health peers, and speak up for public health!
Taking Action on Key Issues
Attacks on public health authority do not exist in isolation. Rather, they are part of broader social movements that threaten democratic institutions, civil rights, and progress toward health equity and mutual liberation. For example, over the last several years we have witnessed attacks on LGBTQ+ people, transgender rights, and abortion rights. Advocacy on specific issues and policies that safeguard people’s rights and opportunities for well-being is crucial. Such advocacy not only protects individuals but also drives systemic changes on interconnected issues and long-term shifts in power dynamics, culture, and environments that profoundly influence our health.
These issue areas are the focus of recent legislative action and need advocacy now. Explore these resources, which are hosted on Community Commons, a PHERN partner site that provides valuable tools and information to support advocacy efforts:
REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE
Taking Action for Reproductive Justice: Our Favorite Tools, Resources, and Data
ENVIRONMENTAL &
CLIMATE JUSTICE
Taking Action for Climate Justice: Our Top Tools, Resources, Stories, and Data
GUN VIOLENCE
Taking Action to End Gun Violence: Our Top Tools, Resources, Stories, and Data
VACCINE PREVENTABLE ILLNESSES
Taking Action to End Vaccine Preventable Illnesses
RACIAL JUSTICE
& EQUITY
Trend Bending Policies for Advancing Racial Justice Series
TRANSGENDER RIGHTS
Taking Action for Trans Rights: Our Favorite Tools, Resources, and Data
FOOD INSECURITY
An Introduction to Food Insecurity on College Campuses
SUBSTANCE USE
Taking Action to End Overdose Deaths
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