The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition had a busy weekend in the nation’s capital. On Friday, September 6, Council members and federal leaders convened at the Hubert H. Humphrey building in Washington, D.C. for the Council’s second annual meeting. After opening remarks from co-chair José Andrés, who joined remotely via Zoom, PCSFN Executive Director Rayhaan Merani offered a recap of the Council’s activities over the past year. Two discussion panels, moderated by Council members J. Nadine Gracia and Elana Meyers Taylor,…
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Congratulations to the 2024 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) awardees! The 2024 Council Awards recognize individuals or organizations that have contributed to the advancement or promotion of physical activity, fitness, sports, or nutrition.Learn more about each award and the awardees below.Lifetime Impact AwardsThe Lifetime Impact Award celebrates individuals at the end of their careers who have greatly contributed to the advancement or promotion of physical activity, fitness, sports, or nutrition nationwide. This year’s…
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We’re less than one month away from the 2024 National Healthy Aging Symposium hosted by ODPHP and Trust for America’s Health. During this free, half-day event on September 26, attendees will hear from policymakers, researchers, and professionals from across sectors about successful innovations that improve older adult health and well-being in communities around the country. The full agenda is now available.The symposium will feature prominent speakers addressing important issues facing older adults. Attendees will hear from:Admiral Rachel Levine, MD,…
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Earlier this month, two members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition took to the airwaves to share a bit about their personal and professional lives, and how one can be impacted by the other.Olympic Gold Medalist Chloe Kim joined the U.S. Surgeon General on his podcast, House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy. Chloe and Dr. Murthy shared a deep discussion about her success as a champion snowboarder, and how that success has impacted her relationships, her mental health, and her own sense of self-worth. You can watch the full episode…
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Register now to view the livestream of the sixth meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 25, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET, and Thursday, September 26, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM ET, the Committee will use this meeting to share details on progress made since the fifth public meeting, including evidence review and synthesis, draft conclusion statements, and plans to finalize the Committee’s work, including its Scientific Report. There will be an additional meeting dedicated to the…
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Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In September, we’re raising awareness about healthy aging, sickle cell disease, substance use recovery, and HIV/AIDS. Below, you’ll find resources to help you spread the word about these NHOs with your audiences. Healthy Aging MonthEach September, we celebrate Healthy Aging Month to promote ways people can stay healthy as they age. Explore our healthy aging resources, bookmark the Healthy People 2030 and Older Adults…
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Health and Well-Being Matter is the monthly blog of the Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. In August, we observe National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) and promote the importance of vaccinations in improving individual and community health and resilience. It has consistently become a more critical issue, as doubt concerning the importance of vaccines — including for children — continues to increase. As childhood vaccination rates decline in the U.S., the urgency to help parents and caregivers understand the truth…
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The 2024 Annual Meeting of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition will be held on September 6, 2024, from 1:30pm to 4:00pm ET, at the Hubert H. Humphrey building in Washington, DC. The meeting will also be viewable via livestream on hhs.gov/live. The focus of this meeting will be to share highlights from the previous year, present the 2024 Council Awards, and discuss priorities for the future. The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition is a federal advisory committee that aims to engage, educate, and empower all…
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The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is pleased to announce its next Healthy People 2030 webinar: Healthy People 2030: Empowering Diabetes Prevention, Treatment, and Management. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, September 25 from 11:00 am ET to 12:00 pm ET. To register, please visit the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series Registration page. Continuing Education Credits* (CEs) are available for those who register and attend the live webinar.During this one-hour event, ODPHP will present on three Healthy People 2030…
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This blog post is part of our quarterly series highlighting the work of Healthy People 2030 Champion organizations. Healthy People 2030 Champions are organizations recognized for their work to improve the health and well-being of people in their communities and to help achieve Healthy People 2030’s goals. Healthy Northeast Ohio is a web-based repository for population health data that serves 9 counties in Ohio. With frequently updated local and state data — plus a suite of tools to help users understand that data — the platform aims to give public…
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