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July 2023

August National Health Observances: Breastfeeding, Immunizations, and Children’s Eye Health and Safety

National Health Observances

Each month we highlight select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our mission to improve health in the United States. In August, we are raising awareness about breastfeeding, immunizations, and children’s eye health and safety.

Third Meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Will Be Held on September 12-13, 2023, and Will Include Oral Public Comments

Dietary Guidelines

The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s work continues, and the Committee will hold its third meeting September 12-13, 2023. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) invite the public to participate in this important event via livestream. Registration is required and will open on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at DietaryGuidelines...

Strengthening Resilience in Children and Adolescents

Healthy People 2030

On June 28, 2023, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) hosted the sixth installment of the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series: Strengthening Resilience in Children and Adolescents. During this one-hour event, ODPHP and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics presented on the webinar’s three featured objectives, and Healthy People 2030 Champion Adaptive Sports Ohio presented on their efforts to increase participation in sports teams for children and adolescents with physical disabilities.

Share Your Experience on How Sports and Food Have Improved Cultural Awareness

President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) is offering an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities to come together and speak to the power of sports and cooking to bridge gaps between racial, ethnic, and religious communities and overcome discrimination of all types...