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July 2023

ICYMI: The Biden-Harris President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition First Annual Meeting

President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

On June 27, the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition convened in person for its first official meeting, and its newest members were sworn-in by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra. The President’s Council is a federal advisory committee with a mission to improve the nation’s health by educating, engaging, and empowering people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition.

Using Healthy People 2030 to Support Multisector Partnerships Webinar

Healthy People 2030

Register now for the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)  Using Healthy People 2030 to Support Multisector Partnerships webinar taking place on July 26th from 12:00 to 1:30 PM ET. During this webinar ODPHP and NACCHO will offer an overview and examples of how local health departments (LHDs) can use multisector partnerships to help achieve the Healthy People 2030 vision.

Northeast Business Group on Health: Helping Employers Prioritize Employee Health and Well-Being

Healthy People 2030

Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) is a nonprofit coalition of health care stakeholders centered in and around New York City. NEBGH’s members include private- and public-sector organizations that provide health care benefits to employees — as well as other organizations interested in employee health, like labor unions and major health plans. 

ODPHP Deputy Director Carter Blakey Named as One of the Most Influential Women Leaders in Health Promotion

Photo of Carter Blakey, ODPHP Deputy Director

The American Journal of Health Promotion has recognized Carter Blakey, ODPHP Deputy Director, as one of The Most Influential Women Leaders in Health Promotion. In their recently published editorial, Deputy Director Blakey features amongst “13 of the most accomplished female leaders working in health promotion based on their contributions to health science, their mentorship, and their executive leadership for organizations with far reaching health impact.”