Resources on Infertility and Reproductive Health, Working Together for Mental Health Equity, 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]( Good morning. In this week's digest, find resources on  [infertility and reproductive health]( and learn why HHS will provide $176 million to [develop a pandemic influenza mRNA-based vaccine.]( [See All News Releases]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [Module 1 - Image]( [Infertility and Reproductive Health]( If you are hoping to become a parent, difficulty conceiving can be frustrating and disappointing, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t be able to have a child. As you explore your options, it’s important to understand possible causes of infertility and options for treatment. [Find out more →]( HHS News Releases Week of July 7th, 2024 [FEMA and HHS Announce Resources and Tips to Address Extreme Heat Sweeping the Nation]( July 3, 2024 [3-minute read]( FEMA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are encouraging everyone to plan and act now to protect themselves against the dangers of heat-related illness and deaths. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Reaffirms Commitment to EMTALA Enforcement]( July 2, 2024 [4-minute read]( Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. United States, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure sent a letter to hospital and provider associations across the country today reminding them that it is a hospital’s legal duty to offer necessary stabilizing medical treatment (or transfer, if appropriate) to all patients in Medicare-participating hospitals who are found to have an emergency medical condition. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Authorizes Five States to Provide Historic Health Care Coverage for People Transitioning out of Incarceration]( July 2, 2024 [4-minute read]( Adults and youth transitioning out of incarceration can experience delays in getting access to Medicaid or CHIP coverage upon return to their communities — harming public health and public safety. [Read the full release →]( [HHS provides $176 million to develop pandemic influenza mRNA-based vaccine]( July 2, 2024 [2-minute read]( The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), will provide approximately $176 million to Moderna for the development of an mRNA-based pandemic influenza vaccine. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Invests Over $200 Million to Help Primary Care Doctors, Nurses, and Other Health Care Providers Improve Care for Older Adults]( July 1, 2024 [2-minute read]( On Monday, July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced more than $200 million to support 42 programs across the country aimed at improving care for older Americans, including those experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Security Rule Failures for $950,000]( July 1, 2024 [2-minute read]( On Monday, July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Heritage Valley Health System (Heritage Valley), which provides care in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, concerning potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule, following a ransomware attack. [Read the full release →]( [See All News Releases]( [Module 2 - Image]( [Working Together for Mental Health Equity]( Mental health matters — for everyone! Race or ethnicity shouldn’t be a barrier to getting mental health care. July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and a great time to remember we all have a role to play in mental health equity. [Learn what you can do →]( [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](