Here's What You Missed from HHS: September 13, 2020

 

An official email from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

 

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

 

Trump Administration Takes Action to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines September 9, 2020   Today, under the leadership of President Trump, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Assistant Secretary for Health, issued guidance under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) to expand access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines when they are made available. Read full news release

Podcast Spotlight

 

On this episode of “Learning Curve”, Caputo sits down with the head of SAMHSA, Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz to discuss the opioid crisis, health vs. health, and the long-term effects of the COVID-19 shutdowns. Available Now

 

HHS Awards $79 Million to Support Health Center Response to Emergencies September 8, 2020   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded over $79 million in construction and other capital support for 165 HRSA-funded health centers impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkut, and Super Typhoon Yutu, and wildfires and earthquakes occurring in calendar year 2018, and tornadoes and floods occurring in calendar year 2019. Read full news release

YouTube Spotlight

 

Visit our YouTube channel for the latest official HHS videos and to learn more about how we're working to keep all Americans healthy. Visit the HHS YouTube Channel

 

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Visit CDC.gov for more public health updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and information on how to protect yourself and your loved ones. HHS and our federal partners are working together to execute a whole-of-America response to COVID-19. Learn More »

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