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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: New funding gives states and innovators tools and flexibility to implement delivery system reform

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/22/new-funding-gives-states-and-innovators-tools-and-flexibility-to-implement-delivery-system-reform.html

Description: Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced new delivery system reform efforts made possible by the Affordable Care Act that offer states and innovators tools and flexibility to transform health care.

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Title: New interactive video aims to better protect research subjects and reduce research misconduct in clinical research

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/03/31/new-interactive-video-aims-to-better-protect-research-subjects-and-reduce-research-misconduct-in-clinical-research.html

Description: The Research Clinic, a Web-based interactive training video aimed at teaching clinical and social researchers how to better protect research subjects and avoid research misconduct, was released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Research Integrity (ORI) and Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP).

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Title: New report projects a $5.7 billion drop in hospitals' uncompensated care costs because of the Affordable Care Act

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/09/24/new-report-projects-5-7-billion-drop-in-hospitals-uncompensated-care-costs-because-of-the-affordable-care-act.html

Description: A report released today by the Department of Health and Human Services projects that hospitals will save $5.7 billion this year in uncompensated care costs because of the Affordable Care Act, with states that have expanded Medicaid seeing about 74 percent of the total savings nationally compared to states that have not expanded Medicaid.

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Title: New report shows premium affordability, competition and choice in the Marketplace in 2013-2014

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/06/18/new-report-shows-premium-affordability-competition-and-choice-in-the-marketplace-in-2013-2014.html

Description: A new report released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finds that people who selected silver plans, the most popular plan type in the federal Marketplace, with tax credits paid an average premium of $69 per month.

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Title: New resources improve states' abilities to advance Medicaid payment and delivery system reform

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/07/14/new-resources-improve-states-abilities-to-advance-medicaid-payment-and-delivery-system-reform.html

Description: Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced a new innovative collaboration with states to improve care for Medicaid beneficiaries by accelerating efforts in reforming their health care systems to improve health and care while reducing costs.

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Title: Next edition of electronic health record technology certification criteria issued

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/02/21/next-edition-of-electronic-health-record-technology-certification-criteria-issued.html

Description: The HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today issued proposals for the next edition (the "2015 Edition") of electronic health record (EHR) technology certification criteria.

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Title: Obama administration takes additional steps to strengthen the federal background check system

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/01/03/obama-administration-takes-additional-steps-to-strengthen-the-federal-background-check-system.html

Description: Today, as part of President Obama's continuing efforts to reduce gun violence, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to remove unnecessary legal barriers under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule that may prevent states from reporting certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

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Title: Observing 2014 National Nurses Week

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/06/observing-2014-national-nurses-week.html

Description: It is only fitting that the theme for this year's National Nurses Week is "Nurses: Leading the Way."

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Title: Observing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/01/observing-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month.html

Description: In May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and recognize the many contributions of these diverse and culturally rich communities to the fabric of American life.

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Title: Observing LGBT Health Awareness Week

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/03/26/observing-lgbt-health-awareness-week.html

Description: LGBT Health Awareness Week is an important time to bring attention to the unique health needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans and to highlight the progress we've made in our work to ensure LGBT Americans have the same rights and protections as other Americans, especially through implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

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Title: Observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/01/17/observing-martin-luther-king-jr-day.html

Description: Today, we honor the remarkable life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of fighting for racial equality, human rights and economic justice.

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Title: Observing National Foster Care Month 2014

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/05/observing-national-foster-care-month-2014.html

Description: Each May, National Foster Care Month serves as a reminder that there are children, youth, and families in our communities who require our collective support to achieve safety, permanence, and the tools needed to thrive in adulthood.

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Title: Observing National HIV Testing Day

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/06/27/observing-national-hiv-testing-day.html

Description: Today, as we recognize National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), it is important to note that nearly 1 in 6 Americans who have HIV do not know they are infected.

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Title: Observing National Hepatitis Testing Day

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/19/observing-national-hepatitis-testing-day.html

Description: May 19 is the third national Hepatitis Testing Day. The observance was established in the Action Plan for the Prevention Care & Treatment of Viral Hepatitis to raise greater awareness of an often silent epidemic.

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Title: Observing National Mental Health Awareness Month

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/08/observing-national-mental-health-awareness-month.html

Description: During Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize the significant advances our nation has made in our understanding of mental illness and in improving support and care for individuals with mental health problems.

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Title: Ocho de cada 10 latinos sin seguro podrían calificar para Medicaid, el Programa CHIP o una reducción del costo de sus primas mensuales a través del Mercado de Seguros de Salud

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/02/11/ocho-de-cada-10-latinos-sin-seguro-podrian-calificar-para-medicaid-el-programa-chip-o-una-reduccion-del-costo-de-sus-primas-mensuales-a-traves-del-mercado-de-seguros-de-salud.html

Description: Según un nuevo informe publicado hoy por el HHS, aproximadamente 8 de cada 10 latinos sin seguro podrían calificar para Medicaid, el Programa de Seguro Médico para Niños (CHIP) o una reducción del costo de sus primas mensuales a través del Mercado de Seguros de Salud.

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Title: Over 8.2 million seniors have saved more than $11.5 billion on prescription drugs since 2010

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/07/29/over-8-2-million-seniors-have-saved-more-than-11-5-billion-on-prescription-drugs-since-2010.html

Description: Information released today by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that more than 8.2 million seniors and people with disabilities with Medicare continue to enjoy prescription drug savings as a result of the Affordable Care Act, saving $11.5 billion since 2010.

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Title: Proposed health IT strategy aims to promote innovation, protect patients, and avoid regulatory duplication

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/04/03/proposed-health-it-strategy-aims-to-promote-innovation-protect-patients-and-avoid-regulatory-duplication.html

Description: Proposed health IT strategy aims to promote innovation, protect patients, and avoid regulatory duplication.

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Title: Public voting opens to select top innovation at HHS

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/29/public-voting-opens-to-select-top-innovation-at-hhs.html

Description: Today HHS announced the opening of public voting to select the People's Choice Award winner in this year's Health and Human Services Innovates, a competition designed to recognize employee achievements in solving workplace challenges.

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Title: Report shows more options and savings for consumers who shop in the Health Insurance Marketplace in 2015

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/12/04/report-shows-more-options-and-savings-for-consumers-who-shop-in-the-health-insurance-marketplace-in-2015.html

Description: New choices and more competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace are giving consumers affordable options during Open Enrollment this year, and the majority of returning consumers who shop can save money on premiums, according to a report released by the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Title: Secretary Burwell announces Region II Director of HHS

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/08/06/secretary-burwell-announces-region-ii-director-of-hhs.html

Description: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced her appointment of Jackie Cornell-Bechelli as Region II Director of HHS.

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Title: Secretary Burwell announces Region IX Director of HHS

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/11/19/secretary-burwell-announces-region-ix-director-of-hhs.html

Description: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced the appointment of Melissa Stafford Jones as the Region IX Regional Director.

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Title: Secretary Burwell announces steps to bolster management and accountability ahead of the 2015 open enrollment period

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/06/20/secretary-burwell-announces-steps-to-bolster-management-and-accountability-ahead-of-the-2015-open-enrollment-period.html

Description: Today Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell announced a series of management changes designed to strengthen the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

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Title: Secretary Burwell announces steps to further strengthen HHS management team

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/07/23/secretary-burwell-announces-steps-to-further-strengthen-hhs-management-team.html

Description: Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell has named Leslie Dach to a newly-created Senior Counselor position, to further strengthen the HHS leadership team and enhance the Department's ability to deliver impact for the American people.

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Title: Secretary Burwell further strengthens HHS management team

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/08/13/secretary-burwell-further-strengthens-hhs-management-team.html

Description: Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell named Kevin Thurm as a Senior Counselor, to further strengthen the HHS management team and help the agency fulfill its mission to better serve the American people.

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Title: Secretary Burwell further strengthens HHS management team

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/09/04/secretary-burwell-further-strengthens-hhs-management-team.html

Description: Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell promoted HHS Chief of Staff Andrea Palm to a Senior Counselor, in order to further strengthen the HHS management team and help the agency fulfill its mission to better serve the American people.

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Title: Secretary Burwell issues declaration under PREP Act to support development of Ebola vaccines

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/12/09/secretary-burwell-issues-declaration-under-prep-act-to-support-development-of-ebola-vaccines.html

Description: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced a declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act to facilitate the development and availability of experimental Ebola vaccines.

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Title: Starting tomorrow, consumers can once again shop for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/11/14/starting-tomorrow-consumers-can-once-again-shop-for-coverage-through-the-health-insurance-marketplace.html

Description: Starting tomorrow, consumers can sign up for 2015 health insurance plans through HealthCare.gov, the call center, or in-person assistance.

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Title: Statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on CVS Tobacco Announcement

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/02/05/statement-by-health-and-human-services-secretary-kathleen-sebelius-on-cvs-tobacco-announcement.html

Description: The Department of Health and Human Services applauds CVS Caremark Corp. for their leadership in helping to make the next generation tobacco-free.

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Title: Statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell on CVS ending tobacco sales

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/09/03/statement-by-health-and-human-services-secretary-sylvia-burwell-on-cvs-ending-tobacco-sales.html

Description: We applaud CVS Health for becoming tobacco-free and ending the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products at its 7,700 CVS/pharmacy locations.

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Title: Statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell on Senate Confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy as U.S. Surgeon General

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/12/15/statement-by-health-and-human-services-secretary-sylvia-burwell-on-senate-confirmation-of-dr-vivek-murthy-as-us-surgeon-general.html

Description: Statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell on Senate Confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy as U.S. Surgeon General

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Title: Statement by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on African American History Month

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/02/03/statement-by-secretary-kathleen-sebelius-on-african-american-history-month.html

Description: Today, we celebrate the beginning of African American History Month, a time for all Americans to recognize the countless contributions African Americans have made to our nation, including major advances in scientific research and public health.

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Title: Statement from Acting Surgeon General Boris Lushniak about National Asbestos Week, April 1-7, 2014

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/04/02/statement-from-acting-surgeon-general-boris-lushniak-about-national-asbestos-week-april-1-7-2014.html

Description: National Asbestos Awareness Week, April 1 – 7, is an important opportunity to focus on the public health issues associated with asbestos exposure and related illnesses.

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Title: Stolen laptops lead to important HIPAA settlements

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/04/22/stolen-laptops-lead-to-important-hipaa-settlements.html

Description: Two entities have paid the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) $1,975,220 collectively to resolve potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules.

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Title: Surgeon General issues call to action to prevent skin cancer

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/07/29/surgeon-general-issues-call-to-action-to-prevent-skin-cancer.html

Description: Skin cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, is a major public health problem that requires immediate action, according to a new Call to Action released today by the U.S. Surgeon General.

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Title: Surgeon General report says 5.6 million U.S. children will die prematurely unless current smoking rates drop

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/01/17/surgeon-general-report-says-5-6-million-us-children-will-die-prematurely-unless-current-smoking-rates-drop.html

Description: Approximately 5.6 million American children alive today – or one out of every 13 children under age 18 – will die prematurely from smoking-related diseases unless current smoking rates drop, according to a new Surgeon General's report.

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Title: Take action to be ready and resilient

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/04/11/take-action-to-be-ready-and-resilient.html

Description: Take action to be ready and resilient, A statement by Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Nicole Lurie, M.D..

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Title: The Affordable Care Act supports patient-centered medical homes in health centers

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/08/26/the-affordable-care-act-supports-patient-centered-medical-homes-in-health-centers.html

Description: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced $35.7 million in Affordable Care Act funding to 147 health centers in 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to support patient-centered medical homes through new construction and facility renovations.

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Title: U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps to help treat Ebola patients in Liberia

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/09/16/us-public-health-service-commissioned-corps-help-treat-ebola-patients-in-liberia.html

Description: A team of specialized officers from the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is being prepared to deploy to manage and staff a previously announced U.S. Department of Defense hospital in Liberia to care for health care workers who become ill from Ebola.

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Title: US and EU progress in fight against antimicrobial resistance

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/13/us-and-eu-progress-in-fight-against-antimicrobial-resistance.html

Description: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the European Commission released today the first progress report of the Transatlantic Taskforce on Antimicrobial Resistance (TATFAR).Â

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Title: US and UK working to strengthen use of health IT for better patient care

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/01/23/us-and-uk-working-to-strengthen-use-of-health-it-for-better-patient-care.html

Description: As the use of health information technology (health IT) grows in both the United States and the United Kingdom, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.K. Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt today signed a bi-lateral agreement for the use and sharing of health IT information and tools.

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Title: United States, Canada and Mexico strengthen information sharing in health emergencies

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/20/united-states-canada-and-mexico-strengthen-information-sharing-in-health-emergencies.html

Description: United States, Canada and Mexico strengthen information sharing in health emergencies.

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Title: Updated Action Plan to Combat Viral Hepatitis Released

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/04/03/updated-action-plan-to-combat-viral-hepatitis-released.html

Description: Today, federal partners launched an updated Action Plan for the Prevention, Care and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis (2014-2016), building upon the nation's first comprehensive cross-agency action plan to combat viral hepatitis.

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/01/22/new-committee-to-advise-hhs-on-needs-of-children-in-disasters.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/02/20/hhs-selects-winners-in-idea-challenge-for-emergency-response.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/03/05/national-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/03/07/county-government-settles-potential-hipaa-violations.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/03/26/observing-lgbt-health-awareness-week.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/04/03/updated-action-plan-to-combat-viral-hepatitis-released.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/04/11/take-action-to-be-ready-and-resilient.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/04/16/new-national-biodefense-science-board-members-to-advise-hhs.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/04/22/44th-anniversary-of-earth-day.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/04/22/stolen-laptops-lead-to-important-hipaa-settlements.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/04/29/2014-national-alzheimer-s-disease-plan-available.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/01/observing-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/05/observing-national-foster-care-month-2014.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/06/observing-2014-national-nurses-week.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/07/data-breach-results-48-million-hipaa-settlements.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/09/celebrating-national-women-s-health-week.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/19/honoring-emergency-medical-services-during-ems-week.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/19/observing-national-hepatitis-testing-day.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/28/get-ready-during-national-hurricane-preparedness-week.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/05/29/public-voting-opens-to-select-top-innovation-at-hhs.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/06/02/epa-s-clean-power-plan.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/06/03/hhs-secretary-sebelius-statement-observing-lgbt-pride-month.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/06/09/2014-national-men-s-health-week-and-father-s-day.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/06/17/a-milestone-in-protection-from-influenza.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/06/23/800000-hipaa-settlement-in-medical-records-dumping-case.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/06/27/affordable-care-act-helps-76-million-americans.html

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URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/06/27/observing-national-hiv-testing-day.html

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