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September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month
World Sexual Health Day
(Sept. 4)
World Sexual Health Day
(Sept. 4)
National Suicide Prevention Week
(Sept. 7-13)
National Suicide Prevention Week
(Sept. 7-13)
September Blogs Coming Soon
Other Month-Long Observances in September
📰 Recent Releases
📰 Recent Releases
COVID-19 Vaccine Internal Talking Points
COVID-19 Vaccine Internal Talking Points
August 29, 2025
The Immunization Team sent out internal talking points on recent COVID-19 vaccine developments.
More developments are expected, and the team will share updates as they receive them.
➡️ Other VDH talking points are available on Media Resources.
📌 Social Media Highlights
📌 Social Media Highlights
Office of Vital Records Temporary Closure
Office of Vital Records Temporary Closure
The Office of Vital Records is moving and will be closed from September 8 – 15.
During that time, the vital records office will still receive online, expedited, and mailed-in requests, but these requests will not be processed until the office reopens on September 16.
💡 Resource Updates
💡 Resource Updates
This PHCC resource aims to help public health professionals understand forever chemicals and communicate effectively about this topic
🎙️Available in English
📌 Find in Household Safety
💡 Use as a resource and share with community partners.
Added 08.29.25
Use these CDC graphics and sample messages below to help spread the message that suicide is preventable, and we all play an important role in prevention efforts.
🎙️Available in English
📌 Find in Mental Health.
💡 Share on social media, in newsletters, and with community partners.
Added 08.28.25
This playbook can help you develop suicide prevention communication campaigns that contribute to behavior change. It can also help you clarify your goals, define and understand your audience, and develop and evaluate your campaign.
🎙️Available in English
📌 Find in Mental Health.
💡 Use as resource. Share with community partners.
Added 08.28.25
🗓️ Upcoming Webinars
🗓️ Upcoming Webinars
Vaccines and the Respiratory Season Ahead: What We Know, What We Don’t, and How to Talk About It
Vaccines and the Respiratory Season Ahead: What We Know, What We Don’t, and How to Talk About It
September 2, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
As the 2025–2026 respiratory season unfolds, public health communicators face the challenge of translating evolving science into clear, trusted messages for the public.
This webinar will provide a situational update on what we know about the season so far, what has happened to date, and what uncertainties remain.
Communicating with Heart in Public Health
Communicating with Heart in Public Health
September 10, 2025 @ 4:30-6PM
This webinar, hosted by the Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC), will explore how active, intentional listening can deepen our understanding of our communities’ needs, beliefs, and lived experiences for more effective communication.
We want to hear from you so we can make the Comms Hub useful to your work.
➡️ Please share your feedback on the Comms Hub using this anonymous survey.
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