Proper Disposal of Prescription Medications, How to Spot a Stroke & 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 [Module 1 - Photo]( Proper Disposal of Prescription Medications Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 28. Find out how to properly dispose of your expired or unwanted prescription medications. [Learn more »]( HHS News Releases Week of October 22nd, 2023 [Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra’s Fireside Chat at the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum’s 13th Annual VOICES Conference]( October 18, 2023 On Wednesday, October 18, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra participated in a fireside chat hosted by the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) as a part of their 13th annual VOICES Conference. Secretary Becerra was joined by Juliet K. Choi, the President and Chief Executive Officer of APIAHF, a national health justice organization that influences policy, mobilizes communities, and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, who moderated the discussion. [Read the full release »]( [HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Resources for Health Care Providers and Patients to Help Educate Patients about Telehealth and the Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information]( October 18, 2023 On October 18, 2023, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued two resource documents to help explain to patients the privacy and security risks to their protected health information (PHI) when using telehealth services and ways to reduce these risks. [Read the full release »]( [See More News Releases]( [Module 2 - Photo]( How to Spot a Stroke Signs and symptoms of a stroke can come on quickly, and when one appears, every minute counts. Knowing how to spot a stroke using the acronym “F.A.S.T” can save a life. [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](