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June 2024

Find Preventive Health Services with MyHealthfinder’s New Resource

MyHealthfinder

Preventive services — like screening tests, checkups, and vaccines — have always been at the heart of MyHealthfinder and its mission. That’s why we’re happy to announce that MyHealthfinder now features Find and Access Preventive Services — a new resource that highlights the benefits of clinical preventive services and offers actionable tips to help people find free or low-cost preventive care, regardless of their health insurance status...

Thank You for Celebrating National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with ODPHP!

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With the month of May behind us, we are reflecting on another wonderful and successful observance of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Older Americans Month. This year, ODPHP and its partners used these observances to highlight the integral role of physical activity in preserving our mental health and maintaining good overall health as we age...

ICYMI: HHS and PCSFN National Press Club Headliner Event on Youth Physical Activity, Sports, and Mental Health

On Tuesday, May 28th, the U.S. Department of Health, and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Health, along with members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (Council), discussed the challenges and opportunities for improving the mental health and well-being of Americans through physical activity...