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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

December 2022

Firearm Safety and Public Health

Posted on December 23, 2022 by ODPHP

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.   

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

Posted on December 5, 2022 by ODPHP

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.

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