The Office of the Surgeon General, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, plans to produce a report on how private-sector investments in community health can improve the health and prosperity of communities, and encourages stakeholders to share ideas, examples and data from their community health initiatives. For more information, see the recent CDC notice seeking comments through Nov. 5. AHA plans to submit comments.

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Obesity rates for U.S. children and teenagers have reached record highs, while rates for adults had a slight decline, according to reports by the Centers for…
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An American Heart Association study published Feb. 25 found that 6 in 10 U.S. women are projected to develop a form of cardiovascular disease by 2050. The…
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A new AHA blog shares examples of hospitals and health systems working together with Area Agencies on Aging to address the social needs of older adults and…
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One-fifth of Americans age 50 or older live alone, increasing their risk of social isolation and loneliness — factors associated with serious health problems…
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Life expectancy in the U.S. reached an all-time high of 79 years in 2024, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The average…
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Ji Im, system senior director of community and population health at CommonSpirit Health, explores why seamless navigation, community partnerships and…