July 2020

Innovative Solutions to Address Social Isolation in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

August 10, 2020 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm EDT | Register Now

Join the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs (ONHPP) for a Spotlight on Health webinar on Monday, August 10, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The webinar will highlight innovative solutions to address social isolation in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Join Us for the Healthy People 2030 Launch!

August 18, 2020 Webcast: 1:00 p.m. ET, Twitter Q&A: 2:30 p.m. ET On August 18, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will unveil the latest iteration of Healthy People! Healthy People 2030 is a set of science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving health and well-being in the United States...

The ADA at 30: the Importance of Law and Health Policy in Expanding Equity

On July 26th the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrates 30 years of ensuring the rights of over 61 million persons with disabilities to pursue and enjoy the same opportunities available to all Americans. Similar to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the ADA codifies protections that seek to improve access and participation and eliminate barriers imposed by discrimination, but with a focus on those with disabilities...

Register Now for the USDA-HHS Comment Meeting on the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report

USDA and HHS will hold an online-only meeting to hear comments from the public on the Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Registration to attend the online meeting and to present oral comments is now open. For members of the public interested in providing oral comments, please note that confirmation of registration is on a first come, first serve basis...