Reproductive Health Care, COVID-19 Vaccines for Children & More

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

Reproductive Health Information & Resources   While Roe v. Wade has been overturned, many reproductive health care services remain protected by law. HHS is committed to providing accurate, up-to-date information. Visit ReproductiveRights.gov »       HHS News Releases Week of July 3, 2022     Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional Deliveries of Vaccine as Part of Nationwide Vaccine Strategy for Preventing Monkeypox July 1, 2022   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today began delivering additional doses of vaccine as part of an enhanced nationwide vaccination strategy to mitigate the spread of monkeypox in communities where transmission is highest and with populations most at risk. Read full news release         HHS Orders 2.5 Million More Doses of JYNNEOS Vaccine For Monkeypox Preparedness July 1, 2022   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today ordered an additional 2.5 million doses of Bavarian Nordic's JYNNEOS, an FDA-licensed vaccine indicated for prevention of smallpox and monkeypox, for use in responding to current or future monkeypox outbreaks and as part of U.S. smallpox preparedness. Read full news release       HHS Awards Over $155 Million to Expand Training for Primary Care Residents in Underserved and Rural Communities July 1, 2022   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced over $155 million in awards for 72 teaching health centers that operate primary care medical and dental residency programs that include high need specialties such as psychiatry, as part of President Biden’s Unity Agenda to address the nation’s mental health crisis. Read full news release         Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Federal Air Pollution Standards for Power Plants June 30, 2022   U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court decision in the case of West Virginia v. EPA. Read full news release       HHS Announces New Grants to Bolster Family Planner Provider Training June 30, 2022   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Population Affairs, announced nearly $3 million in new funding bolster training and technical assistance for the nationwide network of Title X family planning providers. Read full news release         CMS Approves 12-month Extension of Postpartum Coverage in Washington State June 30, 2022   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), approved Washington state’s extension of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for 12 months after pregnancy. Read full news release       Readout of Secretary Becerra’s call with Governors in Wake of Supreme Court Decision on Roe  June 30, 2022   On Monday, June 27, 2022, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra convened a virtual roundtable with Governors to discuss the recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court Ruling, reiterate HHS’ commitment to reproductive health care access, and listen to any state-specific concerns. Read full news release         Biden-Harris Administration catalyzes private health sector commitments to reduce climate impacts and protect public health June 30, 2022   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing how President Biden’s leadership on climate change is catalyzing private health sector commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen climate resilience, and protect public health. Read full news release       HHS Issues Guidance to Protect Patient Privacy in Wake of Supreme Court Decision on Roe June 29, 2022   On the heels of the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, where the right to safe and legal abortion was taken away, President Biden and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra called on HHS agencies to take action to protect access to sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion, pregnancy complications, and other related care. Read full news release       See More News Releases       COVID-19 Vaccination Card for Children   CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older. At your child’s first COVID-19 vaccination appointment, you should get a vaccination card from the provider. 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         Forward this email