February 2017 - News & Events

Integrating Fall Prevention into Primary Care in Oregon

Posted on February 27, 2017 by ODPHP

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults aged 65 years and older. But falls aren’t an inevitable part of aging—and that’s the premise behind the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) Initiative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Check out healthfinder.gov’s Guidelines for Assessing Reliable Health Websites

Posted on February 27, 2017 by ODPHP

Online health information is easy to access and abundant — but searching for health information can be overwhelming and confusing. healthfinder.gov has guidelines that can help consumers and patients figure out which health websites are credible and reliable.

healthfinder.gov has been sharing reliable health information since 1997. Along the way, the healthfinder team developed criteria for sites they will link to.…

TOOLKIT: American Heart Month

Posted on February 24, 2017 by ODPHP

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions.

MyHealthfinder provides toolkits for several National Health Observances, including American Heart Month.…

Committee Member Spotlight: Featuring Dr. Powell

Posted on February 22, 2017 by ODPHP

The Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee is composed of 17 nationally recognized experts in the fields of physical activity and health. Today, we are highlighting Dr. Ken Powell, a public health and epidemiologic consultant. He was an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for 25 years and with the Georgia Department of Human Resources for nearly 8 years. On the Committee, Dr. Powell is a co-chair and is a member of the majority of subcommittees.