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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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Partnership for Healthy Communities: Building Bridges Between Communities and the University of Delaware

Posted on December 4, 2024 by ODPHP

Healthy People 2030.

This blog post is part of our quarterly series highlighting the work of Healthy People 2030 Champion organizations. Healthy People 2030 Champions are organizations recognized for their work to improve the health and well-being of people in their communities and to help achieve Healthy People 2030’s goals...

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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: Seeking Diverse Perspectives Throughout State Health Improvement Planning and Evaluation

Posted on October 31, 2024 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of a series highlighting the work of Healthy People State and Territorial Coordinators (Coordinators). Coordinators make Healthy People happen every day across the United States. ODPHP works with Coordinators to identify areas of alignment with their work and Healthy People 2030 goals and objectives. Colorado has positioned itself to holistically address social determinants of health (SDOH) with a focus on the needs of local communities.

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For Near West Side Partners, Neighborhood Health Is Public Health

Posted on October 23, 2024 by ODPHP

Healthy People 2030.

This blog post is part of our quarterly series highlighting the work of Healthy People 2030 Champion organizations. Healthy People 2030 Champions are organizations recognized for their work to improve the health and well-being of people in their communities and to help achieve Healthy People 2030’s goals...

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