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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.

CARTEEH and Healthy People: Addressing Transportation’s Impact on Health

Posted on February 17, 2021 by ODPHP

Healthy People in Action.

At the Center for Advancing Research in Transportation Emissions, Energy, and Health (CARTEEH), cross-sector collaboration is key. CARTEEH’s work focuses on how transportation infrastructure and emissions affect human health — bringing transportation and health professionals together to tackle high-priority projects.

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Tenth Meeting of the National Clinical Care Commission

Posted on February 3, 2021 by ODPHP

February 17, 2021 | 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm EST | Register Now

The National Clinical Care Commission (NCCC) is holding its 10th meeting on February 17, 2021, from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. ET. This virtual meeting is open to the public. We hope you’ll join us — register today! At the meeting, the subcommittees will share updated recommendations for the NCCC’s final report...

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Wyandotte County Makes Creative Connections in Move Your Way® Community Campaign

Posted on February 2, 2021 by ODPHP

In 2020, ODPHP worked with 8 pilot communities to implement the Move Your Way®  campaign on the local level, using the Move Your Way Community Playbook. This installment highlights successful online campaign strategies that BikeWalkKC used to promote physical activity in Kansas City, Kansas, and across all of Wyandotte County.

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Big Cities Health Coalition and Healthy People: Making Data Accessible to Urban Health Departments

Posted on February 1, 2021 by ODPHP

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) formed in 2002 with the goal of giving large urban health departments a forum to share strategies and best practices. Its mission is “advancing equity and health for present and future generations.” BCHC is a close collaborator of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), an organization previously highlighted in the Healthy People in Action series.

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