December 2022

Firearm Safety and Public Health

Health and Well-Being Matter. ODPHP Director RDML Paul Reed, MD.

Firearm-related injuries and deaths in the United States are a public health crisis. HHS remains committed to reducing the number of firearm-related injuries and deaths. As with other public health challenges, that means openly acknowledging the scope of the problem, updating the public on what we’re doing to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths, and providing the most up-to-date available guidance to help the broader public navigate the crisis.   

Learn How to Use Healthy People 2030 Evidence-Based Resources in Your Work

Healthy People 2030

Healthy People 2030 sets measurable objectives to improve the health and well-being of people across the United States — and provides tools and materials to help individuals and organizations achieve them. These tools include evidence-based resources (EBRs).

Akron-Summit County Public Library and Healthy People: Prioritizing Educational Opportunities for Community Members

The post describes how Akron-Summit County Public Library, a Healthy People 2030 Champion, contributed to progress toward Healthy People 2020 objectives — as well as Healthy People 2030 objectives under the social determinants of health domain Education Access and Quality.