Webinar: Applying Law and Policy Solutions to Public Health Challenges in the Coming Decade

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February 20, 2019 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET | Register Now

Join us on Wednesday, February 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET to learn about the role of laws and policies in creating a healthier Nation over the coming decade. Presenters will share an overview of the Healthy People 2030 development process, discuss the role of law and policy in the initiative, and demonstrate innovative efforts in the Nation’s largest cities to promote evidence-based legal and policy approaches to address population health challenges.…

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POSTPONED – Second Meeting: National Clinical Care Commission

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Due to the partial government shutdown, The National Clinical Care Commission (NCCC) has postponed its second meeting, originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The rescheduled meeting date will be announced soon, pending publication in the Federal Register.

ODPHP hosted the first NCCC in-person public meeting in October 2018.…

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TOOLKIT: Cervical Health Awareness Month

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Cervical Health Awareness Month in January is a chance to share information about how women can protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer. HPV is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity, and it causes almost all cases of cervical cancer.

The good news? The HPV vaccine (shots) can prevent HPV, and regular screening tests and follow-up care can help prevent cervical cancer.…

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