Past Events

WEBINAR: Who’s Leading the Leading Health Indicators? Substance Abuse

Posted on July 14, 2016 by ODPHP

Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET | Register Now

Substance abuse is associated with a range of destructive social conditions, including family disruptions, financial problems, lost productivity, failure in school, domestic violence, child abuse, and crime. Additionally, social attitudes and legal responses to the consumption of alcohol and illicit drugs make substance abuse one of the most complex public health issues facing our Nation today.…

First Meeting of the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee

Posted on July 1, 2016 by ODPHP

Be a part of the process of developing the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. As the first step in the process, 17 nationally recognized experts in physical activity and health have been appointed to serve on the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee's first meeting will take place on July 14, 8:30 - 11:30 AM and July 15, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM. The meeting is open to the public in person at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Campus in Bethesda or via webcast.

WEBINAR: Health Literacy Online

Posted on May 12, 2016 by ODPHP

Thursday, May 17, 2016 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET | Register Now

Hosted by DigitalGov University, this webinar will provide insights into simplifying the user experience online with highlights from the second edition of Health Literacy Online, a research-based guide with practical tips for creating easy-to-use health websites and digital health information tools.…

WEBINAR: Who’s Leading the Leading Health Indicators? Clinical Preventive Services

Posted on May 12, 2016 by ODPHP

Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET | Register Now

Clinical preventive services, such as routine disease screening and scheduled immunizations, are key to reducing death and disability and improving the Nation’s health. These services prevent illnesses and diseases or detect them in their earlier, more treatable stages, significantly reducing the risk of illness, disability, early death, and medical care costs.…