At the Administration for Community Living (ACL), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, mass layoffs last week could significantly impact services to older adults under the Older Americans Act (OAA). Affected services could include provision of nutritious meals, social connection, and safety and well-being checks in homes due to staff terminations related to the disbursement of funding, issuance of payments for services delivered, and collection and reporting of data on people served and services provided. Read the full statement from Meals on Wheels America CEO Ellie Hollander and National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs Executive Director Bob Blancato: https://buff.ly/sI2Sja0 (fb)

Health equity means ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live their healthiest life. This week for National Public Health Week, the American Public Health Association is highlighting systemic barriers and supporting underserved communities to optimize health for all. Read more: nphw.org (fb)