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. …
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will hold its third meeting September 12-13, 2023. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture invite the public to register to submit oral comments to the Committee regarding their deliberation. Registration is required and will open tomorrow, August 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET on DietaryGuidelines.gov. Registration details are as follows: …
"Food is hope, food is dignity, food is empathy. Food is community, food is family, food is caring. Food is nourishment and food is resilience. Food is building longer tables. Food is peace. Food is love!” …
Billy Shore was appointed to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition in March of 2023, and is the founder of the anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. The Annual Meeting of the President’s Council is available on the President’s Council YouTube page, and you can follow the Council’s activities on Twitter at @FitnessGov. …
Each month we highlight select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our mission to improve health in the United States. In August, we are raising awareness about breastfeeding, immunizations, and children’s eye health and safety. …
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s work continues, and the Committee will hold its third meeting September 12-13, 2023. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) invite the public to participate in this important event via livestream. Registration is required and will open on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at DietaryGuidelines.gov. …
On June 28, 2023, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) hosted the sixth installment of the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series: Strengthening Resilience in Children and Adolescents. …
The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) is offering an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities to come together and speak to the power of sports and cooking to bridge gaps between racial, ethnic, and religious communities and overcome discrimination of all types. We invite you to join us in this important initiative as PCSFN aims to foster inclusivity, unity, and positive community engagement through the power of sports, fitness, dance, and cooking. …
On June 27, the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition convened, in person, for its first official meeting with its newest members, who were sworn in by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra. …
Register now for the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Using Healthy People 2030 to Support Multisector Partnerships webinar taking place on July 26th from 12:00 to 1:30 PM ET. During this webinar ODPHP and NACCHO will offer an overview and examples of how local health departments (LHDs) can use multisector partnerships to help achieve the Healthy People 2030 vision. …
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 American Journal of Health Promotion has recognized Carter Blakey, ODPHP Deputy Director, as one of The Most Influential Women Leaders in Health Promotion. In their recently published editorial, Deputy Director Blakey features amongst “13 of the most accomplished female leaders working in health promotion based on their contributions to health science, their mentorship, and their executive leadership for organizations with far reaching health impact.” …
Health and Well-Being Matter is the monthly blog of the Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. …
Along with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), ODPHP is pleased to invite you to a discussion with state and local health departments about what works to get older adults moving! …
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults (Midcourse Report). The Midcourse Report is a guide to help policy makers; exercise and health professionals; health care providers; gerontologists; built environment professionals; local, state, territorial, and tribal leaders; and others working with older adults implement strategies to support physical activity among adults ages 65 years and older. …
Each year core, developmental, and/or research objectives may be proposed for inclusion in Healthy People 2030. This helps ensure that the initiative remains relevant and reflects current public health priorities throughout the decade. Most recently, ODPHP has recategorized an important research objective to core status: Increase the proportion of the voting-age citizens who vote — SDOH‑07. …
Each month we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the United States. In July we are raising awareness about HIV stigma and viral hepatitis. …
ODPHP is pleased to announce that the MyHealthfinder preventive services tool is a 2023 Clearmark Award winner! The Center for Plain Language ClearMark Awards recognize the best in plain-language communications—in English, French, and Spanish—from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies in North America. This year they recognized the MyHealthfinder microsite redesign within the “Best Before & After – Digital” category noting that the “judges enjoyed the usability of this tool, and its clear focus on providing…