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Make Food Safety a Part of Your Holiday Menu

When you prepare and serve your Thanksgiving meal, watch for uninvited guests: the harmful bacteria that can cause food borne illness.

From stuffing the turkey to storing the leftovers, find out how to make your celebration safe and successful at FoodSafety.gov.

Family Health History Day

Many common diseases and disorders can run in families. Family reunions and holiday gatherings are a great time to ask about and document your family’s health history. Well-documented health histories can help your doctor predict which diseases and disorders you and your family may be at risk for developing.

Find out more about the Surgeon General’s Family Health History Initiative and build your own family health portrait using our online tool.

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November 25, 2009
Surgeon General Declares Thanksgiving as "Family Health History Day"

Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, today declared Thanksgiving Day 2009 to be the nation's sixth annual "Family Health History Day," when families can make plans for gathering their health history, with the aid of the My Family Health Portrait Web site.

November 24, 2009
HHS Announces Plans to Make $80 Million Available to Support Health IT Workforce

Dr. David Blumenthal, HHS' National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, today announced plans to make available $80 million in grants to help develop and strengthen the health information technology workforce.

November 20, 2009
HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Senate Confirmation of Pamela Hyde as Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the United States Senate unanimously confirmed Pamela Hyde as Administrator for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within HHS.

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HRSA - Health Resources & Services Administration

IHS - Indian Health Service

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SAMHSA - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

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