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Collected by: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Archived since: Sep, 2013

Description:

This collection includes HHS news and announcements from 1991+.

Subject:   Government - US Federal Science & Health

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Title: Statement from Secretary Burwell on the introduction of Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/04/16/statement-from-secretary-burwell-on-the-introduction-of-bipartisan-trade-promotion-authority.html

Description: Today's introduction of bipartisan trade promotion authority is key to ensuring that American values and priorities are reflected in global trade.

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Title: HHS awards $112 million to help 5,000 primary care professionals advance heart health

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/05/26/hhs-awards-112-million-to-help-5000-primary-care-professionals-advance-heart-health.html

Description: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today awards of $112 million to regional cooperatives to work with about 5,000 primary care professionals in 12 states to improve the heart health of their nearly 8 million patients.

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Title: HHS Proposes Vision for the Future of Head Start, Releases New Performance Standards

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/06/16/hhs-proposes-vision-for-the-future-of-head-start-releases-new-performance-standards.html

Description: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today important steps to improve the quality of services at Head Start programs across the country.

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Title: Aging in 2015: HHS and the White House Conference on Aging

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/07/13/aging-in-2015-hhs-and-the-white-house-conference-on-aging.html

Description: Today's White House Conference on Aging is focusing on the issues facing every American as they plan for retirement, care for older loved ones, and improving the quality of life for older Americans.

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Title: White House Conference on Aging: Combating Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/07/13/white-house-conference-on-aging-combating-alzheimers-and-other-dementias.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today the release of the 2015 Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, reflecting our nation's progress toward accomplishing goals set in 2012 and current action steps to achieving them.

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Title: HHS and DOJ issue technical assistance for child welfare systems under the Americans with Disabilities Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/08/10/hhs-and-doj-issue-technical-assistance-for-child-welfare-systems-under-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-and-section-504-of-the-rehabilitation-act.html

Description: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) today issued joint technical assistance to state and local child welfare agencies and courts on the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Title: During National Health Center Week, HHS announces an additional $169 million in Affordable Care Act funding to 266 community health centers

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/08/11/hhs-announces-an-additional-169-million-in-affordable-care-act-funding-to-266-community-health-centers.html

Description: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today $169 million in Affordable Care Act funding to 266 new health center sites in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico for the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services in communities that need them most.

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Title: US Surgeon General launches campaign with National Call to Action on Walking

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/09/09/us-surgeon-general-launches-campaign-national-call-action-walking.html

Description: The United States Surgeon General today issued a call to action to address major public health challenges such as heart disease and diabetes.

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Title: Establishment of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/09/15/establishment-of-the-presidential-advisory-council-on-combating-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announce the appointment of nationally recognized experts to the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (the Advisory Council).

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Title: Grants aim to reduce opioid overdoses in rural communities

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2015/09/17/grants-aim-reduce-opioid-overdoses-rural-communities.html

Description: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today $1.8 million to support rural communities in reducing morbidity and mortality related to opioid overdoses.

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