U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Healthy People in Action

Healthy People 2030 partners and communities nationwide are striving to improve health in ways that help us move toward achieving Healthy People goals and objectives. Because of their efforts, Healthy People has a profound impact on the health and well-being of the nation.

 
Healthy People in Action.
 

Partnership Stories

Healthy People Partnership Stories highlight the work of Healthy People’s official partners. These stories show how our partners are working across sectors to achieve health equity and our vision of a society in which all people can achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan.

Community Stories

Healthy People Community Stories demonstrate how communities across the country are working to address specific Healthy People 2030 topics and objectives. These communities are putting evidence-based strategies for improving health into practice or using rigorous evaluations of promising practices.

News and Events

Healthy People News and Events posts feature webinars, events, and announcements. These posts provide information about the Healthy People 2030 initiative — like information about Healthy People objectives and data, Leading Health Indicators, social determinants of health, and how to use Healthy People in your work.

Learn more about Healthy People Partnership Stories, Community Stories, and News and Events

Latest Healthy People in Action posts

The Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Celebrates 20 Years of Uniting Transportation Efforts across the Federal Government

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Veronica Vanterpool

For millions across the country, safe and reliable transportation to healthcare is critical, especially for people with disabilities. Without reliable transportation, older adults regularly miss critical medical appointments. Without a ride to the pharmacy, Americans without cars forgo taking essential medications. To take on these challenges, the federal government has invested in providing transportation and mobility options for older adults facing challenges and is working to synchronize how federal programs can better meet their needs.

Explore the new Healthy People 2030 Leading Health Indicators Infographics

Posted on by ODPHP
Healthy People 2030.

Healthy People Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) reflect major causes of death and disease in the United States. They track health conditions like diabetes, cancer, and obesity, as well as social determinants of health like employment, environmental health, education, and food insecurity. Together, LHIs cover every stage of life.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Centering Health Equity in State Health Improvement Planning

Posted on by ODPHP
Map of States and Territories with OASH Region numbers

Healthy People 2030 goals and objectives guide the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout the development and implementation of its State Health Improvement Plan. DHS embraces its mission to “protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin” and works toward a vision of “everyone living their best life.” Unlike other states with a standalone public health agency, DHS includes public health under its umbrella of programs and services. This brings with it both benefits and challenges.

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