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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.

Just Released: Healthy People 2030’s Leading Health Indicators and Overall Health and Well-Being Measures

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On December 10, HHS released a new subset of objectives and a new set of health measures as part of the Healthy People 2030 initiative: Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) and Overall Health and Well-Being Measures (OHMs). Together, LHIs and OHMs will help public health and health care professionals, businesses, policymakers, national organizations, and community leaders set priorities and track nationwide progress toward improving health and well-being...

NEW Move Your Way® Materials Emphasize Importance of Physical Activity During and After Pregnancy

Move Your Way - "I started slow after my baby was born. That really worked for me.". Any amount of physical activity - even 5 minutes - has benefits: more energy, better mood, less stress.

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), in collaboration with the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), released new Move Your Way® resources to support women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We are excited to share these new materials, developed through extensive audience research and user testing with women across the country...

Southern West Virginia Blends In-Person and Virtual Activities for Move Your Way Community Campaign

In 2020, ODPHP is working 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 campaign strategies that Active Southern West Virginia (Active SWV) is using to promote physical activity both online and in person.