Newsroom - Washington State Department of Health
Department of Health partners with local responders to tackle opioid crisis. Oct 03. State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers. Oct 02. Introducing ‘Vital’: A free mobile app designed to support cancer survivors. Sep …
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Investment to …
Sep 19, 2024 · Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced $240 million in awards to launch and expand mental health and substance use disorder services in more than 400 community health centers across the country that care for more than 10 million people.
FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine: Live Updates - The New York Times
Aug 23, 2021 · The Defense Department’s website said that as of Aug. 18, more than one million service members have been vaccinated, along with more than 300,000 civilian employees. Vaccine mandates for...
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Over 20 Million Selected ...
Jan 10, 2024 · Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that over 20 million people have selected an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace plan since the 2024 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period launched on November 1 — a record number of enrollments.
Public Health Departments Face a Post-Covid Funding Crash
5 days ago · In California, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting the state’s public health funding by $300 million. And the Department of Health in Washington state slashed more than 350 positions at the end of last year and more than 200 this year. Public health experts warn that losing staff who perform functions like disease investigation ...
News & Events - Health.gov
Oct 10, 2024 · health.gov. News & Events. ODPHP plays a crucial role in keeping the nation healthy. Stay up to date on our work by checking out our blog posts, news and announcements, and upcoming events. There’s Still Time to Register for the Final Public Meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Posted on October 10, 2024 by ODPHP.
HHS Reorganizes Technology, Cybersecurity, Data, and Artificial ...
Jul 25, 2024 · The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a reorganization that will streamline and bolster technology, cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and policy functions.
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $558 Million to Improve ...
Aug 27, 2024 · The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of HHS, is awarding more than $440 million in funding to expand voluntary, evidence-based maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting services for eligible families across the country.
Recent Press Releases - NYC Health - NYC.gov
Jun 18, 2024 · Recent Press Releases. October 17, 2024. Health Department Announces Drug Overdose Deaths in 2023 Decreased Slightly for the First Time in Four Years. September 10, 2024. City Opens First Ever Full-service Animal Shelter in Queens. August 28, 2024.
Judge tells Florida not to threaten TV stations over abortion ads | AP News
2 days ago · Updated 2:10 PM PDT, October 18, 2024. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A judge has blocked the head of Florida’s state health department from taking any more action to threaten TV stations over an abortion-rights commercial they’ve been airing. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker’s ruling Thursday sided with Floridians Protecting Freedom, the ...