Public Health

08/26/2026

Tune in LIVE next Tuesday, September 1, for the “Live Real Life” Symposium!

Join experts, educators, and leaders as we turn evidence into action on the Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Harms of Screen Use—and discuss how to combat excessive screen use and build a healthier, brighter future for our children.

🔴 Catch the full livestream on HHS social media channels

08/24/2026

Children's Eye Health and Safety Month is a reminder that early detection and timely care can support lifelong vision health.

08/12/2026

Screens are part of everyday life for children — but helping kids develop healthy digital habits takes more than simply telling them to put the phone down.

On today’s Public Health Review Morning Edition, Stephanie Haridopolos discusses the U.S. Surgeon General’s new toolkit on harmful screen use and the “Live Real Life” campaign.

She also shares practical strategies for families and explores how health care providers, educators, policymakers, and technology companies can help children develop healthier digital habits and spend more time sleeping, learning, connecting, and thriving offline.

Listen now: https://discover.astho.org/3SukncT.

08/06/2026

Small steps can make a big difference in lowering your risk for type 2 diabetes.

has trusted tips on eating healthy, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and talking with your doctor about prevention.

08/05/2026

Every child deserves the chance to play. 🏀⚽️🏈

help kids build confidence, develop life skills, , and have fun.

Discover how the National Youth Sports Strategy can help create positive opportunities for all youth:https://odphp.health.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/Youth%20Sports%20Infographic_2022.05_508c.pdf

08/04/2026

Healthy People 2030 uses Overall Health and Well-Being Measures (OHMs) to track our nation's progress toward a future where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their best possible health and well-being throughout life.

Learn more: https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/overall-health-and-well-being-measures

07/30/2026

📣 : NEW Extended Application Deadline!

Two OWH Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) — NAVIGATE Reproductive Center of Excellence and the Medical Forensic Access Initiative — now close on August 5, 2026. Visit our Funding Opportunities page to apply.

🔹NAVIGATE: http://ms.spr.ly/6182a687p
🔹Medical Forensic Access Initiative: http://ms.spr.ly/6184a687n

07/16/2026

During the hot summer months, hydration is key!

The emphasize choosing water (still or sparkling) and unsweetened beverages to stay properly hydrated throughout the day.

Visit RealFood.gov for more info.

07/11/2026

Day #11: “Just as the principle of respect for persons finds expression in the requirements for consent, and the principle of beneficence in risk/benefit assessment, the principle of justice gives rise to moral requirements that there be fair procedures and outcomes in the selection of research subjects.” – The Belmont Report.

The 12 Days of (Sun, July 12). Register here:

Explore The Belmont Report at Belmont Manor & Historic Park and its lasting impact on ethics, research, and public policy today.

07/10/2026

Day #10: “It's very interesting that certain ethical principles became government regulations. I think that was almost unprecedented, that a series of moral principles would be engraved in actual, official regulations subsequently.” (2004) – Commissioner Donald Seldin, MD, Former Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, when reflecting on the legacy of the Belmont Report.

The 12 Days of (Sun, July 12). Register today:
https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/education-and-outreach/upcoming-educational-events/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawS93PhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeSB-ahr9Vh0ATWPFBEDJGEFMgx4TUyQ59iho64jt_Ce7t5KK8bHEXJN_67a8_aem_2ZuB0emH48aXmT2jmfHkVw

OHRP sponsors national conferences and workshops focusing on the roles and responsibilities of researchers, institutional review boards (IRBs), and institutiona