In Case You Missed It: HHS Launches Office of Climate Change and Health Equity

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HHS Secretary Becerra declares public health emergencies for states of New York and New Jersey due to Hurricane Ida September 3, 2021   Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra today declared public health emergencies for New York and New Jersey due the damage inflicted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Read full news release

Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Texas Law SB8 September 1, 2021   "Every American, no matter who they are or where they live, deserves access to quality, affordable health care — including safe and legal abortion." Read full news release

 

Biden-Harris Administration Releases Medicaid and CHIP Guidance Targeting Vaccination and Testing for COVID-19 August 30, 2021   As part of its implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), the Biden-Harris Administration is issuing guidance that provides essential information to states as they navigate the options available to advance COVID-19 vaccination and testing, and the Medicaid program's broader aim of providing much-needed health coverage for millions of eligible individuals. Read full news release

Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE)

 

Did you hear? HHS has a new office focused on Climate Change and Health Equity. OCCHE is here and committed to protecting communities most impacted by the health effects of climate change. Learn more »

HHS Secretary Becerra declares public health emergencies for states of Louisiana and Mississippi due to Hurricane Ida August 30, 2021   Following President Biden’s lead in declaring an emergency for the states of Louisiana and Mississippi due to Hurricane Ida, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra today declared public health emergencies for both states. Read full news release

 

HHS Establishes Office of Climate Change and Health Equity August 30, 2021   Protecting Americans’ health and well-being has always been at the heart of fighting climate change, and now for the first time, its importance is being elevated at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Read full news release

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COVID-19 Back-to-School Guidance

In case you missed it, CDC has released updated guidance to support safe in-person learning at K-12 schools. Visit CDC.gov to learn about strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and maintain safe operations. Learn more »

 

 

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