The Nation's Health

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Community-based care critical for transgender health Transgender people — who face higher rates of physical and sexual violence, mental health issues and suicide — are in need of spaces that are not only welcoming but also offer medically necessary services.
Community needs assessments leading to better outcomes Community health needs assessments help pinpoint where community health can get better and can build stronger relationships and foster cross-sector collaboration.
Communities unite around National Public Health Week Hundreds of communities rallied around the theme “Healthiest Nation 2030” to take steps toward creating a healthier nation during National Public Health Week.
Public health increasingly facing cybersecurity threats While hospitals and health care systems work to beef up their defenses against cyberattacks, more hackers may see public health as a soft target.

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