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Forgot to get the mpox vaccine? In some cities, you can get vaccinated at many of the large social gatherings. You may also be able to go to a health department, clinic or hospital. For more information, visit: bit.ly/3K0dIjG
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HHS approved a state plan amendment allowing Illinois to expand #Medicaid for eligible children to receive covered health care services in schools – addressing the challenges our nation’s youth are facing & meeting their health care needs where they are!
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HHS Approves Illinois Proposal to Expand Access to Care for Kids in Schools
Action makes more Medicaid funding available for school-based health services in Illinois, improving health care access, including mental health services
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At HHS, we're committed to ending cancer as we know it by working across our Department to screen, prevent, and support people with Cancer. Today,
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Cancer Institute and discussed how we’re working to do this through
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Roundtable discussion at Inova Schar Cancer Institute
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In support of
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HHS Approves Illinois Proposal to Expand Access to Care for Kids in Schools
Action makes more Medicaid funding available for school-based health services in Illinois, improving health care access, including mental health services
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This past weekend at the “greatest show under the sun” — the 61st annual #DelrayAffair — the Florida Community Health Centers team helped attendees get their free updated COVID vaccine at the #WeCanDoThis booth. Find free updated COVID vaccines at vaccines.gov.
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HHS continues steps to advance health equity & the public safety of our nation by working to ensure formerly incarcerated people can transition successfully back into the community with the health care supports & services they need. Read more:
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HHS Releases New Guidance to Encourage States to Apply for New Medicaid Reentry Section 1115...
New guidance can help people at high risk of substance use disorders and other health conditions get care as they transition from back to the community
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Building on the #ACA’s promise to expand access to quality, affordable health care, HHS announced a final rule which increases access to health care services, making it easier to enroll in coverage – strengthening markets, & reinforcing program integrity! go.cms.gov/3MUeOzk
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Clinicians: this Transgender HIV Testing Day, ensure you’re familiar with
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’s HIV Nexus, your one-stop location for information, guidelines, and resources across the HIV prevention and care continuum. More: bit.ly/3N20iWv #NTHTD
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The Biden-Harris Administration is taking measures to make coverage more accessible, expand behavioral health care access, simplify choices & improve the health care plan selection process for millions of Americans! Learn more about the Final Rule here:
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HHS Finalizes Policies to Make Coverage More Accessible and Expand Behavioral Health Care Access...
Measures will make coverage more accessible, expand behavioral health care access, simplify choice, and make it easier for millions to select a health plan
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NEW! HHS issued a State #Medicaid Letter to help increase care including substance use disorders & chronic health conditions for people who are transitioning from incarceration back to the community – helping them to succeed & thrive during reentry.
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HHS Releases New Guidance to Encourage States to Apply for New Medicaid Reentry Section 1115...
New guidance can help people at high risk of substance use disorders and other health conditions get care as they transition from back to the community
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At HHS, we recognize there's a heart-wrenching maternal health crisis in our country & we are taking unprecedented action to close disparities & strengthen Black #maternalhealth ensuring safer pregnancies & postpartum services for parents & babies. #BMHW23 bit.ly/41oiH3s
Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17 “HHS won’t rest until women in every state have continuous access to medical care throughout the postpartum period. During Black Maternal Health Week and every week, HHS will continue its work to ensure safer pregnancies.” - HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra
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“We are funding community-based organizations, diversifying our workforce, addressing social determinants, & expanding access to maternal mental health care – 80% of maternal deaths are preventable. We know what to do, it’s up to us to fund it” -
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Black Maternal Health Outcomes Matter: Keeping Hope Alive! panelists discuss HHS’ commitment to improving maternal health outcomes among Black populations & the innovations of bringing clinical & community together to address these disparities. #BMHW23
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"We have a #maternalhealth crisis. We are showing people that if you really want to tackle some of these disparities, all you have to do is get to work. We know we can’t wait; we know we have to be intentional, & we know we have to go where they are." -
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Join HHS Live today @ 10 AM ET for the Black Maternal Health Outcomes Matter: Keeping Hope Alive! Panel & Roundtable commemorating #BlackMaternalHealthWeek. We’ll discuss best practices & innovative models used to improve maternal & infant health outcomes. bit.ly/3ocGIME
Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17 Black Maternal Health Outcomes Matter: Keeping Hope Alive April 17, 2023 10:00 AM ET
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Happening today! ➡️ Black Maternal Health Outcomes Matter: Keeping Hope Alive! Join us at 10 AM ET as we dive into discussion on best practices & innovative models used to improve maternal & infant health outcomes! bit.ly/3MJD2MF
Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17 Black Maternal Health Outcomes Matter: Keping Hope Alive! April 17, 2023 10:00 AM ET
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HHS celebrates America’s extraordinary maternal health care workforce — including doulas & midwives, who have been associated w/lower rates of maternal & infant health complications, supporting our Nation’s mothers throughout pregnancy, childbirth, & postpartum. #BMHW23
Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17 Celebrating maternal health care workers - including doulas and midwives - who are essential to the health and well-being of our mothers and children.
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