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Join Us for a Move Your Way® Webinar: The Physical Activity Guidelines in Action!

Move Your Way home page

ODPHP is inviting organizations committed to helping people live healthier lives through increased physical activity to a webinar all about Move Your Way — the promotional campaign for the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans! On April 27 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET, we’ll host an informational webinar highlighting success stories and lessons learned from select Move Your Way pilot communities.

Celebrate Healthy Aging Month and Join Us at the Healthy Aging Symposium!

Healthy Aging 2021 Symposium.

Every September we recognize Healthy Aging Month as a time to focus national attention on the health and well-being of older adults. In observance of Healthy Aging Month this year, ODPHP and Trust for America’s Health are hosting a free virtual Healthy Aging Symposium this week on September 8 and 9. It’s not too late to register!

Learn When to Seek Emergency Care for Symptoms Not Related to COVID-19

Physical distancing is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but it is equally important that you monitor your health and know when to seek emergency medical care for serious symptoms that are not related to COVID-19. You may be concerned about going to a hospital or urgent care site during this outbreak, when many people are seeking care for coronavirus...

Achieving Value in Health Care Through Health Literacy

By Cindy Brach, MPP, Senior Health Care Researcher, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Bernard Rosof, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has developed a roadmap to drive the health care system to deliver better value...