Healthy Tips for Spring, Young Teens and Alcohol, and More

Read News Releases Published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [American flag] An official email from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [Header Logo]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [Two men and two women running together outside and smiling.]( Healthy Tips for Spring Prioritize your health this spring by moving more, eating healthy foods, getting enough sleep, being sun safe, and more. Your efforts could even help prevent chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. [Learn more →]( HHS News Releases Week of March 24th, 2024 [Readout of HHS Roundtable with Africa CDC on Ongoing Global Health Security Partnership]( March 23, 2024 On Saturday, March 23, 2024, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm met with Director-General Jean Kaseya of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to recognize our historic relationship and ongoing partnership. [Read the full release →]( [WHIAANHPI Announces New Steps to Support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Students, Educators, and Academic Institutions]( March 22, 2024 On Friday, March 22, 2024, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) announced that it will convene higher education leaders from across the nation for a historic leadership development summit at the University of California, Berkeley, on April 2, 2024. [Read the full release →]( [In Celebration of 10 Years of ACA Marketplaces, the Biden-Harris Administration Releases Historic Enrollment Data]( March 22, 2024 On Friday, March 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued four new reports showing President Biden’s efforts to strengthen the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are linked to historic gains in Americans’ health insurance coverage. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Announces $39.4 Million in Funding Opportunities for Grants to Help Advance the President’s Unity Agenda]( March 22, 2024 On Friday, March 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced notices of funding opportunities for grant programs addressing behavioral health across the country. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Releases Large Scale Water Utility Affordability Survey Report as Part of the First-Ever Federal Water Assistance Program]( March 21, 2024 On Thursday, March 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration of Children and Families (ACF), released the Understanding Water Affordability Across Contexts, LIHWAP Water Utility Affordability Survey Report. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Launches Clean Energy Connector to Bring Nearly $15 Million in Annual Energy Savings To Up To 40,000 Low-Income Households]( March 19, 2024 On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration, through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), launched the pilot of the Clean Energy Connector. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Initiative to Increase Investments in Person-Centered Primary Care]( March 19, 2024 On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced a new voluntary model that empowers primary care providers in eligible Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to treat people with Medicare using innovative, team-based, person-centered proactive care. [Read the full release →]( [Readout of Biden-Harris Administration’s Follow Up Meeting with Insurers Concerning Cyberattack on Change Healthcare]( March 19, 2024 On Monday, March 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm led a convening of payers to discuss concrete actions to mitigate harm to patients and providers caused by the cyberattack on Change Healthcare. [Read the full release →]( [See More News Releases]( [Module 2 - Image]( Young Teens and Alcohol Alcohol is just as much a drug as marijuana and cocaine. Not only does alcohol affect the mind and body in often unpredictable ways, but teenagers lack the judgment and coping skills to handle alcohol use wisely. Take the time to learn how to help teens avoid alcohol use. [Learn more →]( [Footer Logo]( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: [1-877-696-6775](tel:18776966775) Website: [HHS.gov]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [View in browser]( [Forward this email]( [Unsubscribe or manage your email preferences](