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ODPHP plays a crucial role in keeping the nation healthy. Stay up to date on our work by checking out our blog posts, news and announcements, and upcoming events.

Save the Date: National Healthy Aging Symposium to Take Place September 26, 2024

Posted on June 21, 2024 by ODPHP

National Healthy Aging Symposium, Save the Date, September 26, 2024

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Trust for America’s Health are excited to announce the National Healthy Aging Symposium: Innovation Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem. In observance of Healthy Aging Month, this no-cost virtual event will take place on September 26, 2024.

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News & Announcements, Healthy People in Action
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Healthy Aging, Healthy People

Southern Nevada Health District: Setting Targets to Drive Improvements in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Posted on June 20, 2024 by ODPHP

Healthy People 2030

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...

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Healthy People, Healthy People Community Stories

ODPHP, Public and Private Organizations Form Coalition to Raise Awareness, Boost Uptake of Preventive Health Services

Posted on June 18, 2024 by ODPHP

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The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) has joined a coalition of government and private-sector health partners led by American’s Health Insurance Plans, Inc. (known as AHIP) to launch a campaign to promote increased uptake of clinical preventive services (CPS).

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News & Announcements, Spotlight

Newington Senior and Disabled Center: Staying Flexible and Keeping It Creative to Meet Older Adults’ Needs

Posted on June 14, 2024 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of a spotlight series featuring examples of programs and community design changes that get older adults moving. The posts were first published as part of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults and highlight ways to apply strategies from the report in different settings.

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odphp.health.gov Blog
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Physical Activity, Healthy Aging