National Public Health Information Coalition

06/01/2026

📢 Webinar opportunity for public health communications professionals:

Clear, timely communication is critical during emerging public health threats—and often shapes how communities understand and respond to risk.

NPHIC is sharing this upcoming webinar on June 9 from VectorED Network, a CDC-funded Training and Evaluation Center through Penn State Extension.

It will explore evidence-based strategies for risk communication during emerging vector-borne disease threats, including audience engagement, misinformation response, and message development.

Learn core principles of risk communication during emerging vector-borne disease threats, including strategies for clear, actionable messaging and effective audience engagement.

05/31/2026

A new experimental drug doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer in a large clinical trial and could signal a new era for precision medicine. 🧬

The experimental drug daraxonrasib, which doubled survival time in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, may also prove effective for lung, colon and ovarian cancers.

05/27/2026

More screening options could mean more lives saved. 🩺

As colorectal cancer rates continue to rise, especially among younger adults, updated screening guidance reflects a growing public health focus on reducing barriers to early detection and increasing access to preventive care.

The updated guidelines from the American Cancer Society are meant to increase the number of people screened for colorectal cancer.

05/24/2026

For public health professionals working to expand cross-sector impact, this new resource is for you. 🤝

The de Beaumont Foundation's new toolkit, "Engaging Business Leaders in Public Health Partnerships," offers practical guidance for strengthening collaboration with the private sector.

Based on insights from business leaders, it highlights common barriers to engagement and provides strategies for messaging, partnership roles, and identifying when and how to engage.

🔗 Explore the toolkit and consider how it could support your partnership efforts:

Research-based insights, a practical framework, and messaging guidance for public health professionals to engage with the private sector.

05/22/2026

Enhanced screening for travelers from affected countries is now being centralized through Washington Dulles instead of multiple U.S. airports. 🛫

Health officials say coordinated monitoring and follow-up are key parts of outbreak response and prevention efforts.

The CDC and Homeland Security are increasing screening for the Ebola virus in air travelers, but despite naming Chicago O'Hare International Airport as one of those locations, new documents obtained by CBS News Chicago show that's no longer the case.

05/19/2026

A fast-moving Ebola outbreak in central Africa is raising urgent public health concerns — especially because this strain has no approved vaccine or treatment. 🌍

At least 131 people are believed to have died and 531 infected in the outbreak, according to health authorities in central Africa. An American missionary was among those who tested positive for the deadly disease.

05/13/2026

A name change can shape awareness, diagnosis, and care. 🩺

“PCOS” is now “PMOS” — reflecting a broader understanding of this complex hormonal and metabolic condition that affects 1 in 8 women worldwide. Experts hope the shift will reduce missed diagnoses and improve whole-person care.

Could clearer language help improve women’s health outcomes and public understanding?

A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care.

05/11/2026

Public health emergency readiness across the U.S. is uneven, and gaps in funding, workforce stability, and prevention capacity persist. 🧭

A new national report by Trust for America's Health shows strong performance in some states, but significant vulnerabilities in others.

What would it take to build a more consistent baseline of readiness nationwide?



https://www.tfah.org/report-details/ready-or-not-2026/

05/08/2026

CDC says it is “closely monitoring the situation,” while WHO emphasizes this is not the start of another pandemic.

Even when the public risk is low, clear communication and rapid coordination matter. 🦠

As global health officials respond to a outbreak linked to a cruise ship, experts are drawing important distinctions between this virus and COVID-19 — while also raising questions about outbreak preparedness, public communication, and response coordination.

The outbreak began in early April on a cruise ship. Now health authorities around the world are working to contain it. Here's what infectious disease experts have to say.

05/07/2026

Public health continues to navigate a complex balancing act: reducing the harms of smoking among adults while preventing ni****ne addiction among youth. 🚭

The FDA’s authorization of certain fruit-flavored e-ci******es raises important questions about how we evaluate risk, cessation tools, youth prevention, and long-term public health impact.

The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic ci******es intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the va**ng industry.