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Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases

Rapid Distribution of Monkeypox Vaccines   A new contract between ASPR’s Strategic National Stockpile and AmerisourceBergen will ensure rapid delivery of vaccines and treatments to address monkeypox infections in at-risk communities. Learn more »       HHS News Releases Week of September 25, 2022     HHS Announces Initiative to Help Uninsured and Underinsured Americans Access COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment September 23, 2022   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 monoclonal antibody treatment bebtelovimab even after the product became available on the commercial market last month. Read full news release »         HHS Announces Health Resources and Services Administration-Funded Health Centers Partnering With National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers to Improve Equity in Cancer Screening September 23, 2022   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 community health centers to facilitate access to life-saving cancer screenings and early detection services for underserved populations. Read full news release »       Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $1.6 Billion in Funds for Communities Addressing Addiction and Overdose Crises September 23, 2022   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is awarding more than $1.6 billion in investments for communities throughout the country addressing the addiction and overdose crises. Read full news release »         HHS Approves 12-month Extension of Postpartum Medicaid and CHIP Coverage in North Carolina September 22, 2022   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), approved the extension of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for 12 months after pregnancy in North Carolina. Read full news release »       HHS Delivers First National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers September 21, 2022   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, released the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. Read full news release »         HHS Secretary Becerra Declares Public Health Emergency for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona September 21, 2022   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. Read full news release »       HHS Awards nearly $1 Million to Address Eating Disorders in Adolescent Girls September 20, 2022   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 development of evidenced-based interventions that target COVID-19-related stressors and potential barriers to early diagnosis. Read full news release »         Statements by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Other Department Leaders on National Sickle Cell Awareness Month September 20, 2022   U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and other HHS leaders from across the Department released statements to celebrate September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.   Read full news release »       OCR Settles Three Cases with Dental Practices for Patient Right of Access under HIPAA September 20, 2022   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the resolution of three investigations concerning potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule's patient right of access provision. Read full news release »         HHS Awards $3 Million for Initiative to Promote Black Youth Mental Health September 19, 2022   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 (BYMH). Read full news release »     See More News Releases         Giving = Living   HHS recently launched Giving = Living, a campaign to increase awareness of the importance of donating blood and plasma and to encourage people to donate regularly. Learn more »         U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: 1-877-696-6775 Website: HHS.gov         Follow us     View in browser