October 2024

A health equity mindset will help us make real strides in mitigating the negative effects of the national epidemic of loneliness and social isolation. That means deeply examining the special needs and challenges of groups with higher risk, such as certain racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, rural residents, groups who experience other forms of discrimination, and survivors of domestic violence.

Each month, ODPHP features select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In November, we are raising awareness about diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and antibiotic safety. We’ve pulled together some resources that you can use to promote these NHOs...

A few weeks ago, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) co-hosted the National Healthy Aging Symposium: Innovation Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem. Recordings from the event are now available.