NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mediaplanet today announces the launch of its Future of Healthy Living Campaign, a comprehensive health-awareness initiative publishing today within USA TODAY and online through the campaign’s digital content hub, futureofpersonalhealth.com. The campaign brings together leading voices across the healthcare and public health landscape to provide readers with information, insights, and resources addressing some of the most important health challenges facing individuals and communities today.
Featured editorial contributors include the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the American Public Health Association, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and American Academy of Family Physicians, among other industry experts. At the center of the campaign is a cover story featuring actor Ricco Ross, who opens up about the stigmas surrounding prostate health and the importance of men taking a proactive approach to their well-being. Ross explores why conversations around prostate health should be normalized and why men should not delay speaking with their healthcare providers about appropriate prostate screening.
The Future of Healthy Living Campaign examines a range of topics designed to empower readers to take a more informed and proactive approach to their health, including:
Prostate and Urological Health: Encouraging greater awareness, open conversations, and proactive approaches to screening and treatment.
Healthy Aging: Exploring strategies and resources that can help people maintain health, independence, and quality of life as they age.
Infectious Diseases: Highlighting the importance of prevention, awareness, research, and public health efforts in addressing infectious disease threats.
Addiction and Recovery: Examining pathways to recovery while helping reduce stigma and encouraging individuals and families to seek support.
“Health is not a single conversation—it is an ongoing journey shaped by the choices we make, the information we access, and the conversations we are willing to have,” said Mediaplanet. “Through the Future of Healthy Living Campaign, we are bringing together trusted voices to help readers better understand important health issues and feel empowered to take meaningful steps toward healthier futures.”
The print edition can be found as a magazine insert within USA TODAY. The digital component is distributed nationally, through a vast social media strategy, and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign, visit: CAMPAIGN LINK
This campaign was made possible with the support of: American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), American Urological Association (AUA), Cancer Support Community, Colin McFarlane, Movember, National Association for Continence (NAFC), Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN), Ricco Ross, ZERO Prostate Cancer, Aging Life Care Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Dental Hygienists’ Association, American Podiatric Medical Association, American Public Health Association, Brooke Burke, Carnie Wilson, National Council on Aging, National Menopause Foundation, WSCN, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Public Health Association, American Society for Microbiology, AMR Action Fund, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Alex Sundermann, Billy Porter, Families Fighting Flu, International Society for Infectious Diseases, Javier Muñoz, Jessica Malaty Rivera, Marysol Patton, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, UNAIDS, World Hepatitis Alliance, Addiction Policy Forum, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), CADCA, Faces & Voices of Recovery, NAADAC, Partnership to End Addiction, Shatterproof, and features paid content from American Families for Vaccines, Biotia, Diasorin, Dr. Scholl’s, Eurofins Viracor, Laborie, Levee Medical, Northpoint Recovery, Sonablate, Vaccinate Your Family, Partnership for International Vaccine Initiatives (PIVI).
Contact:
Joelle Hernandez
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