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ODPHP plays a crucial role in keeping the nation healthy. Stay up to date on our work by checking out our blog posts, news and announcements, and upcoming events.

Support Older Americans Month with our Resources!

Posted on May 5, 2025 by ODPHP

May is Older Americans Month — a great time to highlight ways to support our nation’s growing older adult population. ODPHP offers a variety of resources to support your healthy aging work. Start by exploring Healthy People 2030’s healthy aging resources. Check out Healthy People 2030 and Older Adults for an overview of resources specific to older adults: View Healthy People 2030 objectives, use the objective search feature to find data for older adults, browse the Healthy Aging Custom List, learn about the impact of everyday factors like income and access to health care, and find evidence-based resources to support healthy aging work...

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Unlocking Better Public Health with Sound Guidance and Dedicated Partnerships

Posted on April 3, 2025 by ODPHP

ODPHP Director's Blog Thumbnail showing RADM Brandon Taylor and his title

Public health impacts infinite facets of our lives. Be it in supporting a stronger and healthier workforce at the heart of our economy, facilitating military readiness, or ensuring the day-to-day well-being of our children, the need to maintain and improve the health of our nation unites us with shared purpose. Please join us as we recommit to that unity and work to improve and sustain public health.

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This National Nutrition Month®, Let’s Promote Healthy Eating for Older Adults

Posted on March 3, 2025 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of our quarterly series highlighting important healthy aging topics, key resources, and organizations working for and with older adults.March is National Nutrition Month® — and as we age, healthy eating habits are as important as ever. Eating nutritious foods can help older adults manage chronic health conditions and lower their risk of serious health problems like heart attack and stroke...

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The Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Celebrates 20 Years of Uniting Transportation Efforts across the Federal Government

Posted on January 14, 2025 by ODPHP

Veronica Vanterpool

For millions across the country, safe and reliable transportation to healthcare is critical, especially for people with disabilities. Without reliable transportation, older adults regularly miss critical medical appointments. Without a ride to the pharmacy, Americans without cars forgo taking essential medications. To take on these challenges, the federal government has invested in providing transportation and mobility options for older adults facing challenges and is working to synchronize how federal programs can better meet their needs.

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