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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.

Fifth Meeting of the National Clinical Care Commission

November 22, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET | Register Now The National Clinical Care Commission (NCCC) will hold its fifth meeting on November 22, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. This meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center, Rockville, MD...

Saturday Night Lights: Lighting the Way for Young Athletes

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From the National Youth Sports Strategy Bright Spots, a series that highlights how successful programs are boosting youth sports participation across the Nation. Turn on the lights and get youth moving — that’s the bottom line at Saturday Night Lights (SNL), a signature youth development program created by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance...

Joining Forces to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in New York State

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From Healthy People 2020 Stories from the Field, a series highlighting communities across the Nation that are addressing the Leading Health Indicators (LHIs). Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in the United States, and the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths. But although colorectal cancer is very common — and there are effective tests for it — many people in the United States aren’t getting screened...