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Published on September 28, 2022 - 00:05 GMT

Joint Statement of the United States of America and the World Health Organization on the U.S.-WHO Strategic Dialogue

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus held the first U.S.-WHO Strategic Dialogue. Convened under the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S.- …

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Published on September 27, 2022 - 16:34 GMT

Joint Statement by the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Theresa Tam, and Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel ...

Today, the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Theresa Tam, and the United States Assistant Secretary for Health, Admiral Rachel Levine, MD, issued the following joint statement on the release of a white paper on substance use and harms: Canada and …

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Published on September 27, 2022 - 15:59 GMT

HHS Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm Gets Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

Palmetto, GA—Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm received the updated COVID-19 vaccine during a visit to a vaccination clinic run by YourTown Health at the Palmetto Community Center in Palmetto, Georgia. …

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Published on September 27, 2022 - 00:26 GMT

HHS Secretary Becerra Declares Public Health Emergency for Florida in Response to Hurricane Ian

National Disaster Medical System personnel and resources pre-deployed to support health response U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra today declared a Public Health Emergency for the state of Florida to address health …

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Published on September 26, 2022 - 17:29 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Makes More Medicare Nursing Home Ownership Data Publicly Available, Improving Identification of ...

In support of President Biden’s plan to protect seniors, additional data files will provide a powerful new tool for researchers, state and federal agencies Today, in another effort to improve nursing home transparency, safety and quality, and …

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Published on September 23, 2022 - 21:58 GMT

HHS Announces Initiative to Help Uninsured and Underinsured Americans Access COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment

Efforts will help smooth transition of outpatient treatment bebtelovimab to commercial marketplace The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a new effort to help uninsured and underinsured Americans access the COVID-19 …

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Published on September 23, 2022 - 20:01 GMT

HHS Announces Health Resources and Services Administration-Funded Health Centers Partnering With National Cancer Institute-...

Initial $5 million investment supports President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded over $5 million to 11 HRSA-funded …

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Published on September 23, 2022 - 13:03 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $1.6 Billion in Funds for Communities Addressing Addiction and Overdose Crises

Four Types of Awards for State, Tribal, and Rural Opioid Response and Technical Assistance Will Fund Spectrum of Prevention, Harm Reduction, Treatment and Recovery Supports for People in Need Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), …

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Published on September 22, 2022 - 18:50 GMT

HHS Approves 12-month Extension of Postpartum Medicaid and CHIP Coverage in North Carolina

Announcement comes as CMS also celebrates all 50 states and D.C. providing dental coverage in Medicaid/CHIP for pregnant and postpartum individuals, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s push for more comprehensive health care to support families, …

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Published on September 21, 2022 - 17:08 GMT

HHS Delivers First National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, released the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. It highlights nearly 350 actions the federal government will take to support family …

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Published on September 21, 2022 - 12:37 GMT

HHS Secretary Becerra declares public health emergency for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra today declared a Public Health Emergency for the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico due to the flooding impact of Hurricane Fiona. The declaration follows President Biden’s disaster …

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Published on September 20, 2022 - 17:48 GMT

HHS Awards $3 Million for Initiative to Promote Black Youth Mental Health

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) announced more than $3 million in grants to eight organizations for a new initiative to demonstrate policy effectiveness to promote Black youth mental health ( …

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Published on September 20, 2022 - 17:09 GMT

OCR Settles Three Cases with Dental Practices for Patient Right of Access under HIPAA

Enforcement Actions Ensure Patients Receive Timely Access to their Records, at a Reasonable Cost Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the resolution of three investigations concerning …

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Published on September 20, 2022 - 17:09 GMT

Statements by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Other Department Leaders on National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and other HHS leaders from across the Department released the following statements to celebrate September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month: “Sickle cell disease …

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Published on September 20, 2022 - 17:09 GMT

HHS Awards nearly $1 Million to Address Eating Disorders in Adolescent Girls

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health announced it awarded nearly $1 million in grant awards to improve early detection and prevention of eating disorders in adolescent girls. The grants will support …

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Published on September 16, 2022 - 16:35 GMT

HHS Awards More Than $3.6 Million to Bolster Support, Training on Substance Use Disorder During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) announced it awarded more than $3.6 million in competitive grants to seven organizations working to bolster support for individuals experiencing substance use …

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Published on September 16, 2022 - 15:24 GMT

After Launching National Tour to Strengthen Mental Health, HHS Releases Roadmap Based on Patient and Provider Feedback

The roadmap details policy solutions that would help to better integrate behavioral health care into the larger healthcare system. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the HHS Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration ( …

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Published on September 15, 2022 - 18:06 GMT

Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on National Hispanic Heritage Month

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement to mark the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month: “During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the …

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Published on September 15, 2022 - 00:54 GMT

Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on House Republicans Introducing Legislation to Rip Away Women’s Access to Contraception ...

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement on House Republicans introducing legislation to deny women essential medications: “Denying women the care they need is un-American — in …

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Published on September 14, 2022 - 21:52 GMT

HHS Announces Melanie Fontes Rainer as Director of the Office for Civil Rights

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra formally swore in Melanie Fontes Rainer as Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Director Fontes Rainer previously served as the Acting …

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