Concept and Mission

Concept

With support from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Health Museum (NHM) is joining with leading national organizations and institutions to undertake The National Public Health Partnership (NPHP), an initiative designed to improve public health by fostering dialogue between the nation’s public health and museum and science center communities. During Phase 1 (culminating in May 2003), the NPHP will bring together museum and science center institutions and professionals with the individuals and organizations working in the nation’s public health arena to assess needs and identify opportunities to work together toward common goals. A Phase 2 of the NPHP is also envisioned, which could include the final production and dissemination of the Phase 1 deliverables, implementation of NPHP activities as prioritized in Phase 1, and development of a plan to support an ongoing, sustainable Partnership.

Mission

The National Public Health Partnership (NPHP) will help bridge the gap between public health and informal education in museum and science center settings through robust dialogue and communication that will advance the quality of and capabilities to support public health programming in museums and science centers.