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Celebrating Black History Month     Black History Month is a time when we pay tribute to generations of Black Americans who remained resilient through adversity and shaped the culture of our nation. Celebrate Black History Month »

 

HHS News Releases Week of February 6, 2022

HHS Issues New Guidance for Health Care Providers on Civil Rights Protections for People with Disabilities February 4, 2022   Today, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) issued guidance to health care providers on civil rights protections for people with disabilities. Read full news release

 

Readout: Vice President Harris, HHS Secretary Becerra Swear In Members of President Biden's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders February 3, 2022   On February 3, 2022, Vice President Kamala Harris and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra swore in 23 members of President Joe Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Read full news release

HHS Announces Availability of $19.2 million to Expand Training of Primary Care Residents in Rural and Underserved Communities February 3, 2022   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is announcing the availability of $19.2 million in American Rescue Plan funding to support and expand community-based primary care residency programs. Read full news release

 

HHS Announces New Reports and Grant Program Addressing the Health Needs of Pregnant Women and Children Affected by Substance Use February 3, 2022   A new series of reports from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on substance-exposed pregnancies highlights how pregnant and postpartum women who use substances and their children can benefit from evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies. Read full news release

Readout of Secretary Becerra’s Virtual Roundtable on Build Back Better’s Impact on Labor Unions February 2, 2022   On February 2, 2022, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra hosted a virtual roundtable with labor union leaders to discuss the impact that the passage of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Build Back Better legislation could have on their members and workplaces. Read full news release

 

Fact Sheet: Celebrating Black History Month 2022 February 2, 2022   The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to advancing health equity and improving health outcomes of Black communities. Read full news release

Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Black History Month February 2, 2022   Today, Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement in honor of Black History Month, along with a fact sheet detailing the actions the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken to advance health equity and improve health outcomes for Black communities. Read full news release

 

Secretary Becerra Announces New HHS Task Force to Prevent Human Trafficking January 31, 2022   Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra publicly announced the formation of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Task Force to Prevent Human Trafficking (the Task Force). Read full news release

HHS Announces a Standard Clinical Definition for Opioid Withdrawal in Infants January 31, 2022   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) together with leading clinicians, researchers, and policy experts led the development of a standard clinical definition for opioid withdrawal in infants to help improve care. Read full news release

 

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