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Healthy Northeast Ohio Recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion for Supporting the Initiative’s Vision

Healthy Northeast Ohio is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion.

As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, Healthy Northeast Ohio has demonstrated a commitment to helping achieve the Healthy People 2030 vision of a society in which all people can achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan. ODPHP recognizes Healthy Northeast Ohio, along with other Healthy People 2030 Champions, as part of a growing network of organizations partnering with ODPHP to improve health and well-being at the local, state, and tribal level.

“On behalf of Healthy Northeast Ohio, it is an honor to receive this designation through ODPHP,” states Libby McGraw, MPH, regional community health improvement manager for The Center for Health Affairs, a Healthy Northeast Ohio partner. “Through Healthy Northeast Ohio we are committed to improving health outcomes locally through advancing the Healthy People 2030 vision.”

“ODPHP is thrilled to recognize Healthy Northeast Ohio for its work to support the Healthy People 2030 vision,” says RADM Paul Reed, MD, ODPHP director. “Only by collaborating with partners nationwide can we achieve Healthy People 2030’s overarching goals and objectives.”

Healthy People 2030 is the fifth iteration of the Healthy People initiative, which sets 10-year national objectives to improve health and well-being nationwide. Healthy People 2030 Champions are public and private organizations that are working to help achieve Healthy People objectives. They receive official support and recognition from ODPHP.

About Healthy Northeast Ohio

Healthy Northeast Ohio, which is a joint effort of The Center for Health Affairs and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, provides hospitals, public health departments, community-based organizations, philanthropic agencies and other stakeholders with data and resources to support regional and community health improvement activities and strengthen collaboration in the region. Healthy Northeast Ohio serves as a neutral repository of de-identified health information that highlights the collective impact toward positive health outcomes. It allows for easy identification of areas where this is a high impact, as well as those areas with the greatest need. Vetted and verified data comes from more than 30 sources.

Healthy People 2030 Champion is a service mark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Used with permission. Participation by Healthy Northeast Ohio does not imply endorsement by HHS/ODPHP.

About the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)