Planning is underway for the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans to be released in 2018. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is seeking nominations for the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. Details about qualifications and requirements for nominations are available through the Federal Register Notice.
Past Events
Join Healthy People 2020 and the Diabetes Advocacy Alliance for a webinar highlighting evidence-based resources and strategies focused on diabetes self-management education.
Diabetes affects an estimated 29.1 million people in the United States. Diabetes self-management education is a proven strategy for reducing complications and improving quality of life for people with diabetes.
Thursday, November 19, 2015 12:00 pm ET | Register now
Good nutrition, regular physical activity, and a healthy body weight are essential parts of a person’s overall health and well-being.
Join us on Thursday, November 19 to learn more about the King County, WA Communities Putting Prevention to Work Initiative, which focuses on implementing policy, systems, environment, and infrastructure changes to address obesity by promoting healthy eating and active living (HEAL).…
Public comment period closes on November 13, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. ET
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting written comments on proposed new objectives to be added to Healthy People 2020 since the last public comment period in fall 2014. During this round of public comment, we would like your input on proposed new objectives in the following topic areas:
Proposed Family Planning Objectives Proposed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Objectives Proposed Preparedness Objectives Proposed Social Determinants of Health ObjectivesThese proposed objectives were developed by topic area workgroups, which are led by various agencies within the federal government.…