HHS posted a notice in the Federal Register on May 12, 2016 announcing the re-establishment of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee (PAGAC). The Department is currently reviewing candidates for the 2018 PAGAC and expects to reach a decision in time to convene a public meeting in the summer of 2016.…
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.…
A new story on mental health from Healthy People 2020’s Who’s Leading the Leading Health Indicators? monthly bulletin shows how the Zero Suicide in Texas Program (ZEST) implemented suicide prevention activities at the organizational, local, and state levels in an effort to reduce deaths by suicide and suicide attempts among youth in Texas.…
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.…