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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.

National Association of County and City Health Officials: Helping Local Public Health Agencies Use Healthy People

Posted on December 16, 2020 by ODPHP

As the national nonprofit organization that represents local public health departments, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) plays an important role in improving health and advancing health equity nationwide. And by teaming up with Healthy People 2030, NACCHO is demonstrating just how important local health departments are to achieving national health objectives.

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Just Released: Healthy People 2030’s Leading Health Indicators and Overall Health and Well-Being Measures

Posted on December 10, 2020 by ODPHP

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On December 10, HHS released a new subset of objectives and a new set of health measures as part of the Healthy People 2030 initiative: Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) and Overall Health and Well-Being Measures (OHMs). Together, LHIs and OHMs will help public health and health care professionals, businesses, policymakers, national organizations, and community leaders set priorities and track nationwide progress toward improving health and well-being...

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NEW Move Your Way® Materials Emphasize Importance of Physical Activity During and After Pregnancy

Posted on December 4, 2020 by ODPHP

Move Your Way - "I started slow after my baby was born. That really worked for me.". Any amount of physical activity - even 5 minutes - has benefits: more energy, better mood, less stress.

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), in collaboration with the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), released new Move Your Way® resources to support women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We are excited to share these new materials, developed through extensive audience research and user testing with women across the country...

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