U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

health.gov Blog

ODPHP plays a crucial role in keeping the nation healthy. Stay up to date on our work by checking out our blog posts, news and announcements, and upcoming events.

CARTEEH and Healthy People: Addressing Transportation’s Impact on Health

Posted on February 17, 2021 by ODPHP

Healthy People in Action.

At the Center for Advancing Research in Transportation Emissions, Energy, and Health (CARTEEH), cross-sector collaboration is key. CARTEEH’s work focuses on how transportation infrastructure and emissions affect human health — bringing transportation and health professionals together to tackle high-priority projects.

Read more about CARTEEH and Healthy People: Addressing Transportation’s Impact on Health
Categories:
health.gov Blog
Tags:
Healthy People

Wyandotte County Makes Creative Connections in Move Your Way® Community Campaign

Posted on February 2, 2021 by ODPHP

In 2020, ODPHP worked with 8 pilot communities to implement the Move Your Way®  campaign on the local level, using the Move Your Way Community Playbook. This installment highlights successful online campaign strategies that BikeWalkKC used to promote physical activity in Kansas City, Kansas, and across all of Wyandotte County.

Read more about Wyandotte County Makes Creative Connections in Move Your Way® Community Campaign
Categories:
health.gov Blog, Healthy People in Action
Tags:
Physical Activity, Healthy People Community Stories

Big Cities Health Coalition and Healthy People: Making Data Accessible to Urban Health Departments

Posted on February 1, 2021 by ODPHP

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) formed in 2002 with the goal of giving large urban health departments a forum to share strategies and best practices. Its mission is “advancing equity and health for present and future generations.” BCHC is a close collaborator of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), an organization previously highlighted in the Healthy People in Action series.

Read more about Big Cities Health Coalition and Healthy People: Making Data Accessible to Urban Health Departments
Categories:
health.gov Blog, Healthy People in Action
Tags:
Healthy People, Healthy People Partnership Stories

Let’s Start the New Year by Making Every Bite Count!

Posted on January 7, 2021 by ODPHP

DGA Logo and Make Every Bite Count Tagline

By: RDML Paul Reed, MD, ODPHP Director/Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health As we celebrate the beginning of this New Year, it has never been more evident that we should all strive to make changes that support a healthy way of life. As health professionals, one important change we can encourage of our patients is to consider the health implications of what we eat and drink...

Read more about Let’s Start the New Year by Making Every Bite Count!
Categories:
health.gov Blog
Tags:
Food and Nutrition