To close #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth , we are sharing a letter from ACL's Alison Barkoff, ACF leader Jeff Hild & ADM Rachel Levine ADM Rachel Levine, which was written to improve support for people with I/DD who experience sexual violence--and to prevent it. acl.gov/news-and-event…

It is almost National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™)! We are excited to celebrate this observance with Office of Population Affairs (OPA) in May. Learn more and share resources to engage with #AdolescentHealth ! opa.hhs.gov/nahm#NationalA…

#HealthyYouthNAHM #PublicHealth

Heat-related illnesses are preventable with proper planning, education, and action. Learn how to recognize and treat heat stroke and heat exhaustion, so you can stay safe as temperatures rise.

Visit heat.gov for more #HeatSafety information. #NIHHIS

🗓️Mark your calendar for the next #DietaryGuidelines Committee meeting on May 30, 2024. And catch up on previous meetings to stay informed on the latest discussions: bit.ly/43KxRT3.

In observance of National Minority Health Month HHS.gov is hosting an esteemed panel of SCD trailblazers and individuals living with SCD to share varied perspectives—historical and contemporary—on SCD care across the lifespan.

Join us today! #NMHM hhs.gov/live/live-2/in…

Our Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) is working to advance exactly what's in their title, #EnvironmentalJustice .

Learn more about the #HHSEJChallenge and how HHS.gov aims to support community-driven solutions.

#Climate Action #PublicHealth #Climate

#ICYMI : Next Monday, HHS_Health & HHS.gov IEA will host a virtual event with an esteemed panel of #SCD trailblazers and individuals living with SCD to share varied perspectives on SCD care across the lifespan. Join the live stream here: hhs.gov/live/live-2/in… #NMHM24

This just in! The Phase 1 winners of the $1 million #HHSEJChallenge have been announced! For more details about the projects, visit hhs.gov/about/news/202…. 🌎

#Climate #Climate Action #EnvironmetalJustice #PublicHealth

This year's National Minority Health Month theme of 'Be the #SourceForBetterHealth ' highlights how culture and history impact the health of racial and ethnic minority groups. For my family and many others, food is steeped in cultural importance and is a source of healing. #NMHM24

TODAY at 10 AM 🗓️

Join our Region 1 Office as they discuss measures to improve #MaternalHealth outcomes through policy. Maternal health initiatives improve #CommunityHealth today and into the future.

Sign-up here: zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

#MaternalWellBeing #PublicHealth

Thanks for having me today, SEIU Local 2015, to celebrate #CareWeek and this week’s landmark rules on care!

Our newest actions deliver on President Biden’ comprehensive Executive Order on care and mark a crucial step towards a more just and compassionate care system for all.

Happy Anniversary! ORI Director Sheila Garrity reflects on her first year at HHS.gov. Learn more about how Research Integrity fosters an environment of #Research Integrity to advance the responsible conduct of research: ori.hhs.gov/blog/director-…

#Research #Research er

Ensuring access to Medicaid services allows people enrolled in Medicaid & CHIP to better access care when they need it while also strengthening home and community-based services— which millions of older adults & people with disabilities rely on! #CareWeek bit.ly/3y0QFS4

Proud of the @CDCGov and NOAA teams for the launch of the new HeatRisk Dashboard! This tool combines local health + weather + air quality data to give you a 7-day forecast of heat risk for your zip code. Check it out: cdc.gov/HeatRisk ☀️

By improving working conditions & wages, improvements in the recruitment & retention of direct care workers will follow. Minimum staffing standards for nursing homes will improve resident safety & promote high-quality care so residents & families can have peace of mind. #CareWeek

#EarthDay

.HHS.gov we are collaborating to advance solutions for our health and our planet. 🌎 We strive to protect the diversity of populations across the globe and of our planet.

How are you keeping the planet and yourself healthy this week?

#EarthDay 24 #PublicHealth

#HappyEarthDay2024 🌎

Check out the HHS’ Earth Week Announcements here: hhs.gov/about/news/202…

#OCCHE #EarthDay #PublicHealth #Climate Action #Climate &Health

Happy #EarthDay 🌎!

Check out the HHS’ Earth Week Announcements and learn how HHS.gov is collaborating with health systems from England, Norway, Ireland, and Australia to document alignment in climate-related procurement requirements for health sector suppliers!