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HHS Secretary Sebelius announces new action on Alzheimer's at the National Press Club.

Taking Action on Alzheimer’s

HHS is taking new steps to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The National Institutes of Health will immediately dedicate an additional $50 million to Alzheimer’s research. The President’s 2013 budget also includes new funding for Alzheimer’s research.

The preliminary National Alzheimer’s Disease Plan includes funding for education, outreach and support for Alzheimer’s patients.

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Medicare Savings in 2011

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, seniors and people with disabilities are experiencing improved benefits and lower costs. New data shows nearly 3.6 million Americans have taken advantage of free preventive benefits and saved an average of $604 on prescription drugs in 2011.

Read the News Release.

 

 

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African American History Month

HHS pays tribute to the African Americans
who have made lasting impacts in the fields of scientific health research, medicine, and public health. HHS celebrates this year’s theme, “Black Women in American Culture and History,” and continues its commitment to health equity for all Americans.

Read the Secretary’s statement.

 

Secretary's Key Initiative Sites

HealthCare.gov

HealthCare.gov

Take health care into your own hands, explore insurance coverage options and learn about how the Affordable Care Act impacts you. Find information for individuals, families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, young adults and employers.

 
StopBullying.gov

StopBullying.gov

Bullying can happen anywhere: face-to-face, by text messages, or on the web. Learn to recognize the warning signs of bullying and how to get help.

 
StopMedicareFraud.gov

StopMedicareFraud.gov

Learn how to spot Medicare fraud and report it when you witness it to help prevent fraud, waste and abuse. You can also learn how to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft.

 
FoodSafety.gov

FoodSafety.gov

Get alerts on life-saving food recalls and helpful tips for keeping food safe, from the trusted source for food safety information from the federal government.

 
InsureKidsNow.gov

InsureKidsNow.gov

Find state-specific information about health insurance coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

 
Flu.gov

FLU.gov

Get everyday actions for preventing the flu; learn about the symptoms and treatment for those with the flu virus.  Find a place near you to get a flu shot; all ages should be vaccinated this year.

 
Let's Move!

Let's Move!

Join America’s move to raise a healthier generation of kids. Learn the facts about raising healthier kids through physical activity and nutrition.

 
HHS.gov/Open

HHS.gov/Open

Engage with HHS as it makes its operations more transparent to the public. Collaborate on data sets, tools and HHS initiatives to help us serve the public more effectively.

 
HHS.gov/Recovery

HHS.gov/Recovery

See what HHS is doing to implement and manage health and human service programs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Find information on programs, plans, reports, updates, announcements and how HHS is doing its part to help jumpstart the economy.

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