There’s still time to register to view the livestream of tomorrow’s meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The meeting will be livestreamed on January 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Convened jointly by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA), during this meeting the Committee will hear updates from each subcommittee and discuss progress made since the third public meeting. Topics will include protocol development, evidence review and synthesis, draft conclusion statements, and…

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This blog post is part of our quarterly series highlighting the work of Healthy People 2030 Champion organizations. Healthy People 2030 Champions are organizations recognized for their work to improve the health and well-being of people in their communities and to help achieve Healthy People 2030’s goals. For Community First Health Plans, Inc., the name mirrors the mission. As a locally owned and managed nonprofit health plan, Community First was founded to serve the residents of Bexar County, Texas — home to San Antonio — and 7 surrounding…

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On December 6, 2023, The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion hosted the Healthy People 2030 webinar Substance Misuse Prevention Strategies to Improve Public Health: A Focus on State Practices.During this one-hour event, ODPHP and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics presented on the webinar’s three featured objectives related to substance misuse. Additionally, New York State Department of Health discussed their efforts to address substance misuse through their state health improvement…

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The next meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will be held on January 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Convened jointly by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA), the Committee will hear updates from each subcommittee and discuss progress made since the third public meeting. Topics will include protocol development, evidence review and synthesis, draft conclusion statements, and plans for future Committee work, including development of the Committee’s scientific report.HHS and USDA invite…

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ODPHP is pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new LinkedIn page! We’re excited to have this space to connect with other professionals, provide resources, and answer questions about our work to encourage everyone to lead healthy and active lives.We’ll share information about our national health initiatives — like Healthy People 2030, the Physical Activity Guidelines, the Move Your Way Campaign, and MyHealthfinder. And we’ll offer tips and insights on how to use the many actionable tools and resources available across initiatives to support…

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By Dr. Jennifer Olsen, CEO, Rosalynn Carter Institute for CaregiversFormer First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s caregiving journey began early in life, when she helped care for her father when he was diagnosed with cancer. Following his passing when she was 13, and the passing of her grandmother soon after, Mrs. Carter’s grandfather moved into the family home to receive care from her mother.These formative experiences would shape her future policy and advocacy work as a trailblazer for caregivers everywhere.Many Americans can see their own caregiving…

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Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that support our mission to improve health across the United States. In January, we’re raising awareness about the importance of screening for cervical cancer.We’ve listed some resources below that you can use to promote this NHO with your networks. Cervical Health Awareness MonthMore than 11,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. The good news: vaccination and regular screening can prevent the disease. During Cervical Health Awareness Month, help…

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Health and Well-Being Matter is the monthly blog of the Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. This month, RDML Paul Reed is pleased to share a guest post by Susana Calderon, MPH, Regional Women’s Health Analyst, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Region 8; and Traci Pole, MBA, MS, Assistant Regional Director, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Region 8.There is abundant evidence that good nutrition is imperative to overall physical health, supports disease prevention, and offers cognitive…

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By ADM Rachel L. Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesLast month I was honored to deliver the keynote address to the American Public Health Association 2023 Annual Meeting held in Atlanta, Georgia. I spoke about an important initiative that we are continuing to develop and the need to take the social determinants of health “to the next level.” To reach the broadest possible audience, I am sharing my remarks from that meeting. If you have thoughts that you would like to share, please send a note at…

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As part of its ongoing work, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will hold its next public meeting on January 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Convened jointly by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA), the Committee will hear updates from each subcommittee and discuss progress made since the third public meeting. Topics will include protocol development, evidence review and synthesis, draft conclusion statements, and plans for future Committee work, including development of the Committee’s…

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We’re excited to announce that MyHealthfinder now features 2 resources on anxiety disorder in adults. MyHealthfinder provides plain language information encouraging people to get recommended preventive services and adopt healthy behaviors. The new anxiety resources align with a final recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) showing that adults age 64 years and younger can benefit from screening to help identify anxiety disorders — so they can get the treatment they need. Talk with Your Doctor About Anxiety offers…

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Space is still available for the next Healthy People 2030 webinar: Substance Misuse Prevention Strategies to Improve Public Health: A Focus on State Practices. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, December 6 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET. To register, please visit the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series Registration page. Continuing Education Credits* (CEs) are available.During this one-hour event, ODPHP and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics will present on the webinar’s three featured objectives…

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“Different groups of Veterans face unique barriers to doing the things they need to do: taking their medicines, taking the right medicines, complying with diet and exercise. We think it’s a matter of taking what we know we can do well, because we’re doing it for some Veterans, and making sure that all Veterans can gain those benefits – making sure that it resonates with all of our veterans that they can do the things that they need to do to stay healthy.” - Dr. Ernest Moy, Executive Director of the Office of Health Equity, Veterans Health…

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Each month, we feature National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our mission to improve health across the United States. In December, we’re raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and the importance of getting a flu vaccine. We’ve pulled together some resources that you can use to promote these NHOs with your networks.World AIDS DayEvery year on December 1, we observe World AIDS Day to show support for people living with HIV/AIDS and work toward our goal of ending stigma and increasing HIV testing. This year’s theme is “World AIDS Day 35:…

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By Amy Lansky, PhD, MPH, director of the Office of Scientific Evidence and Recommendations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Grant Baldwin, PhD, MPH, director of the Division of Overdose Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDCYouth substance use is associated with increased risk for delinquency; academic underachievement; teen pregnancy; sexually transmitted infections; perpetration of, or experience with, violence; injuries; and mental health problems. Youth, parents, and families are key…

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Meet Rayhaan Merani, the new executive director of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN). Recently appointed by President Joseph Biden, Mr. Merani is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the PCSFN and for providing guidance to the Biden-Harris administration’s appointed Council members in their efforts to carry out the work of the President’s Council.The PCSFN is a federal advisory committee that aims to promote healthy eating and physical activity for all people, regardless of background or ability. The mission…

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Members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition will host a Thanksgiving-themed “Feast & Fitness” webinar on Monday, November 13, at 6pm ET.Developed with the cooperation of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, the event will feature tips and recommendations on how viewers can eat healthy and stay active during the busy holiday season. Council members and professional chefs Mike Solomonov and Jose Garces will provide a cooking demonstration during which they will prepare three nutritious and savory dishes including brussels…

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You can now earn 2.0 free continuing professional education (CPE) credits for reading the Introduction and Chapter 1 of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025! Credits are provided by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing body for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered. …

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The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (the Council) will convene for a virtual meeting tomorrow, October 26, from 1:30-3pm ET. Members of the public are welcome to view the meeting and can find an agenda and Zoom link to attend on health.gov. …

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The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is pleased to announce its next Healthy People 2030 webinar: Substance Misuse Prevention Strategies to Improve Public Health: A Focus on State Practices. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, December 6 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET. To register, please visit the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series Registration page. Continuing Education Credits* (CEs) are available. …

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