 Executive orders and the proposed FY 2026 budget have initiated significant legislative and administrative restructuring in the US Federal Government in 2025, with some requested changes awaiting Congressional approval, that will alter the funding, scope, and structure of public health services. These changes primarily fall into three categories: restructuring and funding reductions for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), cuts and eligibility changes to the social safety net and health insurance, and administrative, policy, and regulatory shifts in global health policy and health-related and supporting federal departments and agencies.
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Announcing Our New E-Book: Using Person-Centered Language in Public Health Communications10/16/2025  We're excited to share the release of a brand-new resource: Using Person-Centered Language in Public Health Communications.
Public health professionals work hard to communicate clearly and respectfully, but even well-intended messages can unintentionally reinforce stigma or overlook how communities self-identify. This resource is designed to assist public health professionals at all levels in understanding these nuances. It offers strategies for engaging with target populations and demonstrates the importance of incorporating these strategies into their communication plans and health messaging toolkit.  Plain language is more than just simplifying words—it’s about making sure your message lands. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) describes it as language that improves understanding. It should always be professional and accurate, yet never condescending. Public health professionals are trained in this concept, and federal agencies are mandated to use it by the Plain Writing Act, but there is still work to be done in making public health information truly accessible to everyone.
 Here at Let's Talk Public Health, we are constantly developing and testing creative and innovative ways to engage people around public health topics and issues. That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of our latest digital download: Public Health Puzzle Book No. 1!
 Tell us about you…I’m Melissa Goetz, and I graduated in December from Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. in Health Communications. I knew I wanted to participate in the Experiential Learning Program at LTPH after following them on LinkedIn and Instagram for about six months. I could see the value in providing Public Health professionals with much needed tools to communicate complex issues to the general public. I knew that I not only wanted to be a part of that but also take what I had been learning in my coursework and see how that applies in the real world.
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