Health Literacy

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking comments on 3 proposed new objectives and comments on refinement of 2 existing screen time objectives for Healthy People 2030. HHS invites members of the public — both individuals and organizations — to submit written comments through 11:59 p.m. ET, July 16, 2026.

Public health impacts infinite facets of our lives. Be it in supporting a stronger and healthier workforce at the heart of our economy, facilitating military readiness, or ensuring the day-to-day well-being of our children, the need to maintain and improve the health of our nation unites us with shared purpose. Please join us as we recommit to that unity and work to improve and sustain public health.

Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In January, we’re raising awareness about the importance of screening for cervical cancer, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, and maternal health.We’ve pulled together some resources that you can use to promote these NHOs...

Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In December, we’re raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and about the importance of getting a flu vaccine. We’ve pulled together some resources below that you can use to promote these NHOs...