North Central Health District

Macon-Bibb County Health Department Recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion

Posted June 6, 2023 by Michael Hokanson

Macon-Bibb County Health Department (MBCHD) 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, MBCHD 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 the health department, 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.

“ODPHP is thrilled to recognize Macon-Bibb County Health Department 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.

For more information on the Healthy People 2030 Champion program, visit health.gov/healthypeople/about/healthy-people-2030-champion-program.

For more information on the Healthy People 2030 initiative, visit health.gov/healthypeople.