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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.

Public Comment Period to Open on Two Reports on Alcohol and Health

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HHS and USDA will invite the public to provide input on two separate but complementary reports on the relationship between alcohol and health starting January 15. These reports and the public comments received will be considered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as the two departments collaborate to develop the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The comment period will close on February 14, 2025. 

HHS Committee Publishes Findings on Alcohol and Health

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The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD), a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) committee, has published the draft report of its alcohol intake and health study. This is one of two complementary reports on the relationship between alcohol and health that will help to inform the HHS and U...

The Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Celebrates 20 Years of Uniting Transportation Efforts across the Federal Government

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For millions across the country, safe and reliable transportation to healthcare is critical, especially for people with disabilities. Without reliable transportation, older adults regularly miss critical medical appointments. Without a ride to the pharmacy, Americans without cars forgo taking essential medications. To take on these challenges, the federal government has invested in providing transportation and mobility options for older adults facing challenges and is working to synchronize how federal programs can better meet their needs.

Register to hear comments on the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines

There’s still time to register for the virtual public meeting to hear the public share feedback on the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Published in December, the Scientific Report contains the findings and advice to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. HHS and USDA encourage interested parties to register to view the livestream of the meeting. In addition, members of the public also have the opportunity to provide written comments by February 10, 2025.