Black History Month, Children’s Dental Health, 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 [Module 1 - Photo]( Black History Month This Black History Month, HHS encourages all of us to commit to health equity nationwide. To achieve a healthier future, we need to dismantle health disparities and improve health outcomes for Black Americans. Together, we can build a healthy future for everyone. [Learn more →]( HHS News Releases Week of February 4th, 2024 [HHS Hosts First-Ever ‘Food is Medicine’ Summit, Launches Three Public-Private Partnerships]( February 2, 2024 On Tuesday, January 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted its first-ever Food is Medicine summit in Washington, D.C., an all-day summit for stakeholders at the intersection between food and health. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Announces $28 Million in Funding Opportunities for Grants Expanding Treatment Services for Substance Use Disorder]( February 2, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is announcing notices of funding opportunities for two grant programs aimed at expanding substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services among pregnant and postpartum women and through adult and family treatment drug courts. [Read the full release →]( [ICYMI: HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Joined Vice President Kamala Harris on the Fight for Freedoms Tour During Trip to Bay Area]( February 1, 2024 On Monday, January 29, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra joined Vice President Kamala Harris’s “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour in San Jose, California. During the tour, Secretary Becerra delivered remarks on the work that HHS is doing to protect and expand access to reproductive health care. [Read the full release →]( [Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Black History Month]( February 1, 2024 As we pay tribute to the Black trailblazers and visionaries who have shaped our history during this Black History Month, it is imperative to lift-up and recognize the impact of Black leaders in health and reaffirm our work to ensure that our African American and Black communities have access to the care and resources they need. [Read the full statement →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Marks Two Years of Advancements in HHS’ Overdose Prevention Strategy with New Actions to Treat Addiction and Save Lives]( February 1, 2024 On February 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) marked two years of its Overdose Prevention Strategy (Strategy) by announcing bold new actions to combat overdoses. [Read the full release →]( [2023 List of Accomplishments: Biden-Harris Administration Marks Two Years of Advancements in HHS’ Overdose Prevention Strategy with New Actions to Treat Addiction and Save Lives]( February 1, 2024 On February 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) marked two years of its Overdose Prevention Strategy (Strategy) by announcing bold new actions to combat overdoses. [Read the list of accomplishments →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Marks Two Years of Advancements in HHS’ Overdose Prevention Strategy with New Actions to Treat Addiction and Save Lives]( February 1, 2024 On February 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) marked two years of its Overdose Prevention Strategy (Strategy) by announcing bold new actions to combat overdoses. [Read the fact sheet →]( [Biden-Harris Administration to Make First Offer for Drug Price Negotiation Program, Launches New Resource Hub to Help People Access Lower-Cost Drugs]( February 1, 2024 On February 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is sending initial offers to the participating drug companies of the first 10 prescription drugs selected for negotiation in the first cycle of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. [Read the full release →]( [CMS Releases Proposed Payment Updates for 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs]( January 31, 2024 On January 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Advance Notice for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Programs that would update payment policies for these programs. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration is Strengthening Medicare; Protecting and Serving America’s Seniors]( January 31, 2024 The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to protecting and strengthening Medicare. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Announces Action to Increase Access to Sickle Cell Disease Treatments]( January 30, 2024 The Biden-Harris Administration announced on January 30, 2024, that sickle cell disease (SCD) will be the first focus of the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model, which was initially announced in February 2023. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Announces Department Actions to Slow Surging Syphilis Epidemic]( January 30, 2024 In response to the surging number of syphilis and congenital syphilis cases nationwide, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking action to slow the spread with a focus on those most significantly impacted. [Read the full release →]( [Readout of HHS Officials’ Meeting with Private Sector and Patient Advocacy Leaders to Improve National Access to Important Asthma Medications]( January 29, 2024 On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including those from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), met with representatives from leading patient advocacy organizations, provider groups, and health insurers to discuss solutions that help guarantee nationwide access to medications that help manage asthma and eosinophilic esophagitis in children. [Read the full statement →]( [See More News Releases]( [Module 2 - Photo]( Children’s Dental Health Did you know that cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States? Luckily, cavities are preventable. There are several things parents and caregivers can do to help ensure good oral health for their children. 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