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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.

Register Now for the Next Healthy People 2030 Webinar: Breaking Down Barriers to Health Care by Addressing the Social Determinants of Health

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The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is pleased to announce its next Healthy People 2030 webinar: Breaking Down Barriers to Health Care by Addressing the Social Determinants of Health. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, December 11th from 1:00 pm ET to 2:00 pm ET. To register, please visit the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series Registration page...

Supporting Veterans' Health and Resilience

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This Veterans Day we encourage you to honor the service and sacrifices of our nation's veterans with action that supports improving their health. Many veterans encounter long-term health issues, often related to their service, which require special attention to prevention, education, and access to care. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) translates science into policy and provides vital programs and guidance that helps everyone in the United States, including veterans, maintain and improve their health and build greater resilience.

Now Available: Materials from the Final Meeting of 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

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At the final public meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (Committee) held in late October, Committee members reviewed and discussed the findings and advice that would be included in its Scientific Report. Also at this meeting, federal staff from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) discussed the next steps in the process the two Departments will use to develop the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which will be released by the end of 2025. Materials from the meeting are now available.

The Road to Los Angeles 2028: Reflecting on the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics

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It’s been nearly 2 months since the end of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, and a bit longer since the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here at the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (President’s Council), we’re beginning to think about how we can engage with the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.