Meeting Webcast: The Secretary’s Advisory Committee for Healthy People 2030

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January 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET | Register now

Register for the next meeting of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2030 (Committee). The Committee will:

Continue its deliberations regarding the Nation’s health promotion and disease prevention objectives Develop recommendations on topics including: The proposed Healthy People 2030 objectives Activities to implement the disease prevention and health promotion goals and objectives for the Nation

Be a part of the Healthy People 2030 development process.…

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Webinar Recording: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition

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The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance hosted an informational webinar about the updated Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans on November 13th, 2018.

Katrina Piercy, PhD, RD, ACSM-CEP and Frances Bevington, MA from the HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion presented about the updated key guidelines, what’s new, and information about the new Move Your Way campaign.…

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Help Shape the Next Decade of Healthy People — Submit Your Comments

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting written comments on the proposed objectives for Healthy People 2030.  The public comment period will be open from December 3, 2018 through January 17, 2019. You are invited to review and comment on the proposed objectives, and you may also propose additional objectives for consideration.…

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Webinar: Using Law and Policy as Tools to Support Healthy Aging in Healthy Communities

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December 11, 2018 | 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET | Register Now

Join us on Tuesday, December 11 at 1:00 p.m. ET to learn about using laws and policies as tools to create communities that are supportive and connected environments for older adults. Presenters will discuss policies and services that can help older adults thrive in their homes and communities, including strategies to support and encourage healthy homes and aging in place.…

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