Health Literacy

Health literacy and clear communication between health professionals and patients are key to improving health and the quality of health care. We create, promote, and curate evidence-based health literacy and communication tools, practices, and research for health professionals. Use our resources to find effective strategies for sharing health information in ways that people can understand and use.

Make Informed Choices About Your Health With MyHealthfinder

We all want to protect our health, but with so much health advice all around us, it’s hard to know where to start. ODPHP’s MyHealthfinder can help you make informed choices for yourself and your family. MyHealthfinder offers personalized preventive care recommendations and simple, expert-backed health information in English and Spanish.

Healthy People 2030 Seeks Public Comments on Proposed New Objectives and Refinement of Existing Screen Time Objectives

Healthy People 2030.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking comments on 3 proposed new objectives and comments on refinement of 2 existing screen time objectives for Healthy People 2030. HHS invites members of the public — both individuals and organizations — to submit written comments through 11:59 p.m. ET, July 16, 2026.

Unlocking Better Public Health with Sound Guidance and Dedicated Partnerships

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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.