March Is Women’s History Month, It’s Time to Celebrate Nutrition, 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 [Multicolored silhouettes of five women in profile view with the text, “Women’s History Month.”]( March Is Women’s History Month Prioritizing women's health and their physical, psychological, emotional, and social well-being has never been more important. During Women’s History Month, take the time to learn more about women's health issues and related resources. [Learn more →]( HHS News Releases Week of March 10th, 2024 [HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Statement on Women’s History Month]( March 8, 2024 On Friday, March 8, 2024, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released a statement in honor of Women’s History Month, which is celebrated every year in the United States throughout March, and in recognition of International Day of Women on March 8, 2023. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Announces Utah’s Medicaid and CHIP Postpartum Coverage Expansion; 45 States Now Offer Full Year of Coverage After Pregnancy]( March 8, 2024 On Friday, March 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced Utah's extension of comprehensive coverage for postpartum individuals for a full 12 months through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). [Read the full release →]( [HHS Announces New Smoking Cessation Framework to Support Quitting]( March 8, 2024 On Friday, March 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a new Framework to accelerate smoking cessation and reduce smoking- and cessation-related disparities. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Announces Launch of Nearly $50 Million Initiative to Support Opioid Treatment and Recovery Services in Rural Communities]( March 6, 2024 On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in support of President Biden’s Unity Agenda, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the launch of nearly $50 million for HRSA’s Rural Opioid Treatment and Recovery Initiative and released the initiative’s funding application. [Read the full release →]( [Issue Request for Public Input as Part of Inquiry into Impacts of Corporate Ownership Trend in Health Care]( March 5, 2024 The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly launched a cross-government public inquiry into private-equity and other corporations’ increasing control over health care. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Office for Civil Rights Works with Hospital to Improve Access to Kosher Electronic Devices Used for Virtual Patient Visitation]( March 5, 2024 On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) finalized its work with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital to ensure virtual visitation is accessible to Jewish patients. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Statement Regarding the Cyberattack on Change Healthcare]( March 5, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is aware that Change Healthcare – a unit of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) – was impacted by a cybersecurity incident in late February. HHS recognizes the impact this attack has had on health care operations across the country. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Receives Counteroffers from Drug Companies as Part of Ongoing Negotiations to Lower Drug Prices]( March 4, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced today that all manufacturers participating in the first cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations have responded with counteroffers. [Read the full release →]( [See More News Releases]( [A woman is smiling and cooking healthy food in her kitchen.]( It’s Time to Celebrate Nutrition! Nutritious diets are vital in helping individuals stay healthy throughout their lives. March is National Nutrition Month — a fitting time to learn more about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide advice on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and prevent disease. [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](