Each month, we feature National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our mission to improve health across the nation. In November, we’re raising awareness about diabetes, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and antibiotic safety. …
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recently held its third meeting, where members discussed their list of prioritized questions that focus on the relationship of diet and health across the lifespan. As part of the discussions, the Committee presented new draft protocols for many of the scientific questions. The draft protocols discussed at the meeting are now online. …
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. …
The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (the Council) will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 1:30 - 3pm ET. The meeting will be virtual and is open the public. …
The Move Your Way® campaign — the promotional campaign for the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans — helps health professionals encourage people to be active where they live, learn, work, and play. ODPHP is pleased to announce the Move Your Way Campaign Community on LinkedIn: a space for professionals who are already using Move Your Way, and for those who want to learn more about the campaign, to engage with each other, share ideas, and connect with ODPHP. …
Healthy People just released a new 5 Things to Know About Health Equity video! Achieving health equity requires valuing everyone equally with focused and ongoing societal efforts to address avoidable inequalities, historical and contemporary injustices, and social determinants of health — and to eliminate disparities in health and health care. This short video emphasizes the importance of health equity in improving national health goals and talks about ways that organizations can use Healthy People 2030 to improve health equity.
By Alexis A. Thompson, MD, MPH, Chief of the Division of Hematology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia …
Each month, we highlight National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our mission to improve health across the United States. In October, we’re raising awareness about health literacy, breast cancer, the benefits of youth sports, and HIV/AIDS in Latinx communities. …
Healthy People 2030 is pleased to announce the publication of a new Healthy People in States and Territories web page. This new page provides: …
Rockville, Md. – ICYMI: Last week, on September 12 and 13, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee convened in person for its third official meeting. The meeting was livestreamed. …
September is Healthy Aging Month — and to celebrate, ODPHP is launching the new Social Determinants of Health and Older Adults resource. …
Space is still available for the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion's (ODPHP) next webinar: Injury and Violence Prevention Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Community. This webinar will take place on Tuesday, September 19 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET. To register, please visit the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series Registration page. Continuing Education Credits* (CEs) are available for this webinar. …
On September 12 and 13, HHS and USDA will host the third meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The Committee is tasked with reviewing the current body of science on key nutrition and public health topics and developing a scientific report that includes its independent assessment of the evidence and recommendations for HHS and USDA as they develop the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. The Committee’s report, public comments, and input from other federal nutrition experts will help inform HHS and USDA as the Departments…
On September 12 and 13, HHS and USDA will host the third meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The Committee is tasked with reviewing the current body of science on key nutrition and public health topics and developing a scientific report that includes its independent assessment of the evidence and recommendations for HHS and USDA as they develop the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. The Committee’s report, public comments, and input from other federal nutrition experts will help inform HHS and USDA as the Departments…
“When we think about definitions of ageism, it goes a little more deeply to think about not only the external ageism that we may experience, but our own internalized ageism. It’s a constant battle, and one that really has health implications for us all.” – Patricia D’Antonio, National Center to Reframe Aging …
ODPHP is inviting those who are committed to helping people live healthier lives through increased physical activity to a webinar all about Move Your Way® — the promotional campaign of the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. On September 21 from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, we hope you’ll join us for Using the Move Your Way Brand to Promote Physical Activity. …
Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In September, we’re raising awareness about healthy aging, childhood obesity, substance use recovery, sickle cell, and HIV/AIDS. …
In May, the Biden-Harris Administration released the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. Recognizing that hate and the violence it fuels are on the rise in America, the Strategy calls for everyone—regardless of personal backgrounds and beliefs—to stand united against hate, racism, bigotry, and violence. …
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is pleased to announce its next webinar: Injury and Violence Prevention Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Community. This webinar will take place on Tuesday, September 19 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET. To register, please visit the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series Registration page. Continuing Education Credits* (CEs) are available for this webinar. …
Reducing emergency department (ED) visits for medication overdoses among children under 5 years of age is a national public health priority. The Healthy People 2030 objective MPS-01 tracks this important issue. The baseline for this Healthy People 2030 objective is 25.6 estimated ED visits per 10,000 children under 5 years of age, which was observed during 2016-2017, and the target rate to be achieved by the end of the decade is 16.6 ED visits per 10,000 children under 5 years of age — an additional 35 percent reduction. …