United States: The Arlington Health and Human Services Department (HHS) takes part in the nationwide Public Health Week that the American Public Health Association leads starting from April 7.
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The initiative started its campaign the day after a judicial decision stopped President Trump from implementing USD 11 billion in public health funding reductions following Massachusetts and other states filed their lawsuit against the Health and Human Services Department and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The current “It Starts Here” campaign of the awareness week seeks to build community capacity for resident health and wellness promotion.
Daily Themes Drive Community Engagement
Residents need to monitor the town website and social media pages because the week features daily themes according to the town’s latest announcement, as yourarlington.com reported.
Today kicks off National Public Health Week (NPHW), hosted by the @PublicHealth 🎉. This year’s theme, "It Starts Here," reminds us that public health begins in our homes, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods.https://t.co/fWIuM045lG#APHA #SOPHE #NPHW pic.twitter.com/Ju3iLqdYtE
— SOPHE (@SOPHEtweets) April 7, 2025
The Trump administration received criticism from the Healey-Driscoll administration when they proposed budget cuts to public health grants throughout the nation on March 26.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notified the state that several public health infrastructure grants received from the federal government will be stopped.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration canceled funding that was assigned to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health without proper warning.
US District Judge Mary McElroy declared on April 3 that she intended to issue a temporary restraining order that blocked these multimillion-dollar budget reductions.
The lawsuit was brought forward by Democratic attorney generals and governors from 23 states, and the District of Columbia charged these budget cuts with being illegal and damaging, as yourarlington.com reported.
HHS Stands Committed to Community Wellness
National Public Health Week is here! Public health starts with each of us making a difference in our homes and communities. It’s how the places we live, work and play affect our well-being. Join us April 7-13 https://t.co/VgtdZUn4Ic #NPHW #ItStartsHere pic.twitter.com/4UXPm3pnMz
— APHA (@PublicHealth) April 7, 2025
YourArlington requires comments from HHS Department employees in the town.
The HHS department of this town commits itself to public health protection and offers assistance to residents with basic survival needs.
HHS includes the following divisions and programs:
- Health Department
- Prevention Services
- Arlington Youth Counseling Center (AYCC)
- Council on Aging
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Veterans Services