The Three Rivers Public Health Department invites the community to join in celebrating National Public Health Week on April 6–12, 2026.
This year’s theme, “Ready. Set. Action!” encourages individuals and communities to take steps toward improving health and well-being. The week is an opportunity to recognize how public health has improved our daily lives, safeguarded our families, expanded life expectancy, and strengthened our communities. It is also a time to honor the public health professionals who serve our communities every day and to advocate for policies and practices that promote health for all.
“Public health plays a vital role in our everyday lives, often in ways we don’t even notice,” said Terra Uhing, executive director of the Three Rivers Public Health Department. “From the safety of our homes to the health of our families, public health helps protect and support our communities every single day. Public Health Week is a reminder of why that work matters and why it’s important we continue investing in the health of all.”
Three Rivers, serving Dodge, Saunders and Washington counties, is hosting three free community events:
Car Seat Recycling Event
April 6 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Three Rivers Public Health Department 2400 N Lincoln Ave. in Fremont.
Start the week by safely disposing of expired, damaged, or no-longer-needed car seats. Instead of throwing them away, recycle them responsibly.
Lunch and Learn: Lead and Healthy Homes
April 8 — noon to 1 p.m. at Keene Memorial Library – Meeting Room 1030 N Broad St. in Fremont.
Join us for a free educational session focused on creating safer, healthier homes. Topics include:
· What lead is and why it is harmful
· Common household hazards
· An overview of the Lead & Healthy Homes Grant Program
At Three Rivers, the goal is to help ensure that every family has access to a safe, healthy, and affordable place to live. Through the Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes efforts, the department works to protect residents, especially children and other vulnerable populations, from environmental hazards in their homes.
Three Rivers provides education, resources, and support, partner with communities to address housing-related health concerns and help households prepare for environmental risks and changing conditions.
Ready, Set, Walk! Community Walk
April 10 — 10 a.m. to noon at the Fremont YMCA, 810 N Lincoln Ave.
Wrap up the week by getting active and connecting with others. This fun community walk is open to all ages.
All events are free and open to the public.
