The new plan includes collaboration with private organizations, funding for public awareness, and efforts to reduce tick populations. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,…
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SAMHSA Invests in 988 Lifeline Operations
The nonprofit organization Vibrant has received $255 million to help administer the 988 Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced that it has granted…
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HHS Partners with Nonprofit to Improve Maternal Health
HHS and Heartland Forward are expected to work together to share information and align their strategies to improve the care women receive before, during, and after pregnancy. The…
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Kenyan High Court Pauses U.S. Plan for Ebola Response Center
Secretary Rubio stated that Ebola cases would not be allowed into the United States. The White House announced a plan to set up a health facility in Kenya…
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HHS Launches Initiative to Ensure State Financial Audit Compliance
The effort is part of the administration’s focus on eliminating fraud. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the launch of the Audit Enforcement and…
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HHS Reorganizes Civil Rights Office to Protect Privacy and Religious Conscience
The Office for Civil Rights has been divided into three main divisions to allow HHS to better focus on combatting different aspects of discrimination in the U.S. The…
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Surgeon General’s Office Issues Advisory on Youth Screen Use and Digital Heath Risks
HHS provides guidance and tools to address harms from screen use in children and teens. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Surgeon…
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FDA Finalizes Food Safety Post-Market Assessment Program
Agency starts reassessing food additives and seeks new safety information The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a finalized framework for reviewing food chemicals already on the…
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EPA and HHS Hold Roundtable on PFAS Remediation
Administrator Zeldin has been overseeing efforts to remove the long-lasting chemicals from the water supply. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin is hosting a roundtable on Monday…
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HHS Takes Action to Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing
Secretary Kennedy shared information and resources and advocated for a reduction in prescription medications for mental health. The Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to…
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