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News & Announcements

Learn about new ODPHP trainings and initiatives, stay current on our programs and projects, and read stories from the field showing our national policies at work.

New Tools to Support Food Is Medicine Initiatives Around the Country

Today, we are pleased to release a virtual toolkit with a collection of new resources that can support the growing numbers of health professionals who are implementing or developing Food Is Medicine initiatives around the country. These foundational resources arm the health care sector, human services entities, medical professionals and others with tools they can use to improve the health and wellbeing of all people living in the United States.

There’s Still Time to Register for the 2024 National Healthy Aging Symposium!

Healthy Aging.

There’s still time to register for the 2024 National Healthy Aging Symposium: Innovation Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem! The free, half-day event will be held this Thursday, September 26 starting at 1:00 PM ET.

ICYMI: The PCSFN Held Annual Meeting, One Lacrosse Event in Washington, D.C.

Official logo for President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition had a busy weekend in the nation’s capital. On Friday, September 6, Council members and federal leaders convened at the Hubert H. Humphrey building in Washington, D.C. for the Council’s second annual meeting. After opening remarks from co-chair José Andrés, who joined remotely via Zoom, PCSFN Executive Director Rayhaan Merani offered a recap of the Council’s activities over the past year...

Meet the 2024 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Awardees

Official logo for President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

Congratulations to the 2024 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) awardees! The 2024 Council Awards recognize individuals or organizations that have contributed to the advancement or promotion of physical activity, fitness, sports, or nutrition.Learn more about each award and the awardees below...