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Spotlight

Firearm Safety and Public Health

Health and Well-Being Matter. ODPHP Director RDML Paul Reed, MD.

Firearm-related injuries and deaths in the United States are a public health crisis. HHS remains committed to reducing the number of firearm-related injuries and deaths. As with other public health challenges, that means openly acknowledging the scope of the problem, updating the public on what we’re doing to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths, and providing the most up-to-date available guidance to help the broader public navigate the crisis.   

Learn How to Use Healthy People 2030 Evidence-Based Resources in Your Work

Healthy People 2030

Healthy People 2030 sets measurable objectives to improve the health and well-being of people across the United States — and provides tools and materials to help individuals and organizations achieve them. These tools include evidence-based resources (EBRs).

Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Eating with New Move Your Way Resources!

Move Your Way

The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion developed the Move Your Way campaign in 2018 to share key recommendations from the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Now HHS is releasing new Move Your Way resources for consumers that highlight simple steps people can take to get active and eat healthy. Share the new resources with your audiences today!