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Prevention Policy Matters Weekly Updates

 

 

03/21/2018 01:50 PM EDT

Now that Spring has arrived, many Americans will begin to spend time outdoors and may be considering ways to get more active. Walking is among the most common forms of physical activity. The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance (NPAPA) celebrated the first day of Spring with the release of the “Promoting Walking and Walkable Communities – Cross-Sector Recommendations”. The recommendations aim to identify and prioritize the most critical activities that will result in the greatest impact on improving walkability and increasing walking throughout the United States.

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03/20/2018 10:30 AM EDT

March 20 marks the first day of spring. With it comes tidings of new life, warm weather, and — last but not least — National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day!

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03/20/2018 09:36 AM EDT

April 10, 2018 | 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. ET Register Now

Join us on Tuesday, April 10 at 12:30 p.m. ET for a Progress Review webinar featuring 2 Healthy People 2020 topic areas:

Public Health Infrastructure PreparednessYou’ll also learn how the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is working with community partners to build public health infrastructure and preparedness capacity.…

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Health Care Quality and Patient Safety

03/26/2018 11:00 AM EDT

Every March we celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week, a time to raise awareness about the importance of patient safety — and a great opportunity to share strategies that health professionals can use to protect their patients.

Pathways to Safer Opioid Use is an interactive training that ODPHP developed for health care professionals, public health professionals, and students.…

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