988 Lifeline, Eating Disorder Awareness, 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 [Text reading “You are not alone. The 988 Lifeline is here to help you. Call, text, or chat. 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE.” A group of people with their arms around each other in a circle. ]( [988 Lifeline]( We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress. It offers prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones and promotes best practices for professionals in the United States. [Learn more →]( HHS News Releases Week of February 25th, 2024 [HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Tours New England, Announces $100 Million Investment in Women’s Healthcare Alongside the First Lady]( February 23, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra toured New England to highlight how President Biden’s agenda is delivering for communities across the country. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Crisis Resources for Oklahoma]( February 23, 2024 In response to the death of Nex Benedict, a non-binary/two-spirit student in Owasso, Oklahoma, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has compiled resources related to mental health and youth crisis services, tools for youth-serving providers, and resources to preventing school-based bullying and violence. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Office for Civil Rights Delivers Annual Reports to Congress on HIPAA Compliance and Breaches of Unsecured Protected Health Information]( February 22, 2024 On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights issued two Reports to Congress on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) compliance and enforcement, specifically, on HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule Compliance and Breaches of Unsecured Protected Health Information. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Announces Proposed Rule Requiring States to Collect Additional Information on American Indian/Alaska Native Youth Entering the Foster Care System or Adoption Process]( February 22, 2024 On Thursday, February 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), proposed a rule to increase data collection on American Indian/Alaska Native children's status and experiences. [Read the full release →]( [HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles Second Ever Ransomware Cyber-Attack]( February 21, 2024 On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) with Green Ridge Behavioral Health, LLC, a Maryland-based practice that provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy. [Read the full release →]( [See More News Releases]( [Module 2 - Photo]( [Eating Disorder Awareness]( There is a commonly held misconception that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice. In reality, eating disorders are serious and often fatal illnesses associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. Take action to understand the different types of eating disorders, their signs and symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. [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](