odphp.health.gov Blog

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 34 million adults in the United States have diabetes — and many of them don’t know they have it. The Diabetes Advocacy Alliance (DAA) is working to change that.

by PCSFN Executive Director Kristina Harder and ODPHP Director CAPT Paul Reed This past week we had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Commander Christopher Cassidy and Dr. Kathleen “Kate” Rubins who are currently serving aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As we talked, a microphone gently floated back and forth between them in the weightless environment; the conversation slightly delayed by the distance of the transmission...

Since 1980, Healthy People has set science-based, 10-year health promotion and disease prevention objectives for improving the health of all Americans.

Each October, the public health community observes Health Literacy Month. This year, there’s a new reason to celebrate: Healthy People 2030 has redefined the concept of health literacy for the new decade. Key stakeholders in the health literacy field are taking notice and using this new definition to support their work...