NIH Public Health Campaigns
Use these evidence-based campaigns in your community or as models for how to help health care professionals, practitioners, and the general public make informed decisions about their health and the health of their patients. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Provides strategies, tips, and other important information about Alzheimer's disease to health professionals, patients, and their families.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
A public-private partnership designed to improve treatment and outcomes for people with diabetes, promote early diagnoses, and prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes in the United States.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Works with community health workers to encourage heart-healthy behavior changes in underserved and minority communities.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
A campaign to raise awareness about heart disease and its risk factors among women and educate and motivate them to take action to prevent the disease and control its risk factors.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Educates the public about the signs of stroke and the importance of getting to the hospital quickly to prevent stroke-related death.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Educates people about the importance of controlling blood pressure in midlife (ages 45–65) to reduce the risk of stroke and possibly dementia later in life.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Raises awareness about peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) and its link to heart attack and stroke. The campaign targets adults over age 50 who are particularly at risk for the disease.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
One-minute tips on living a healthy lifestyle featuring conversations with top researchers on a variety of health issues.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Improves the understanding, detection, and management of kidney disease among groups most at risk, including African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and American Indians.
Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Provides tools to help people learn about reaching and maintaining a healthy weight and reducing their risk for diseases associated with obesity, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Provides easy, practical advice about how older adults can fit exercise and physical activity into their daily lives.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
A national program that encourages black women ages 18 and older to maintain a healthy weight by becoming more physically active and eating healthier.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI); Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD); National Cancer Institute (NCI); National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Empowers parents, caregivers, and communities to help children get an early start on maintaining a healthy weight to prevent obesity and obesity-related conditions.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Provides evidence-based information and resources on obesity, weight control, and physical activity.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Provides a variety of educational resources for health and community professionals to use to educate patients, caregivers, and the general public about lung diseases and conditions.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Provides research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides information to adolescents, parents, and teachers about the link between drug abuse and serious health consequences like HIV.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Connects teens with scientists and other experts to counteract myths about drugs and alcohol.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Offers information for adults on alcohol use, and encourages them to evaluate their own drinking habits.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Provides personalized tools and strategies to smokers who want to quit and to people who want to help their loved ones quit smoking.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Provides resources and information to support older adults in thinking, preparing, and taking action to quit smoking.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Offers tips and support, including a mobile text-messaging service, to help military veterans who want to quit smoking.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Provides tools and strategies for those in the Spanish-speaking community who want to quit smoking.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Offers quizzes, apps, and other resources to help teens quit smoking. Includes resources to help teens quit vaping and deal with cravings so they can stay vape-free.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Provides quitting advice, tips, and support specific to women’s needs, including pregnant women.
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Encourages people to learn about their family health history in order to better understand their risks for certain diseases.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Educates preteens and their parents about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Improves the health of women and kids by providing pregnant women, mothers, families, and health care workers with evidence-based information about maternal and child health.
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Designed to reach populations at higher risk for eye disease and vision loss, and to promote the use of vision rehabilitation services.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Educates parents, families, child care providers, health care providers, and the general public about safe infant sleep and ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Last updated on March 4, 2020
