May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We celebrate the contributions that AA and NHPI communities have made and continue to make to our country, and we further commit ourselves to supporting equity and
inclusion for all. #AANHPIHM

Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against Lyme disease. On #WorldLymeDay , learn how to protect yourself while enjoying the great outdoors this spring. For more tips from CDC, visit cdc.gov/lyme/prev/inde….

Mental health IS health, no exception or distinction. During Mental Health Awareness Month, make it a point to check in with your loved ones. We all must work to end the stigma around mental health and work toward a future where it’s treated the same as physical health. #MHAM2024

Tomorrow morning, I’m hosting a press conference alongside HHS OCR and ACLgov to discuss a major update regarding the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to the rights of people with disabilities.

Tune in tomorrow at 10:15am ET: hhs.gov/live/live-1/in…

#NationalAutismAcceptanceMonth is a time to embrace Americans with autism and celebrate the unique strengths, talents, and perspectives they bring to our communities. Together, we can create inclusive environments that support everyone's needs and empower one another to thrive.

Proud to host Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley & Dr. Ian Simon, Dir. of the Office of Long COVID Research & Practice at HHS.gov, for a roundtable discussion to learn about BMC’s Long COVID clinic, treatment & research, as well as to hear directly from patients and caregivers. bit.ly/3UfO4va

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…

Happy 20th anniversary, ONC! 🎉 Thanks to ONC, most Americans have online access to their electronic health information. We’re closer than ever to delivering the 21st century health care system Americans have come to expect – and deserve. HealthIT.gov/20years #ONC20

To end Care Week, HHS.gov RD Handford met w/ the AARP-RI Executive Director, Catherine Taylor, & presented her w/ a RD’s Care Award on behalf of all the great work AARP undertakes in the name of older adults. Thanks to our ACLgov colleague Jennifer Throwe for your partnership.

Thank you to Tides Family Services for hosting HHS.gov RD Handford for a tour of their beautiful building. The work you all do for the families in your community is admirable & it was an honor to hear the testimonies of your impact & present you with the RD’s Care Award #CareWeek

During National #MinorityHealthMonth , we focus on the importance of health equity, where everyone has a fair opportunity to reach their highest level of health. Minority Health creates programs that help underserved groups get the care they need. More: minorityhealth.hhs.gov

At yesterday's Rally for Care, Secretary Xavier Becerra helped cap off a week of action from the Biden-Harris Administration to lift up care workers and advance key initiatives aimed to improve their compensation and work conditions.

Mark your calendars, #NationalPreventionWeek24 starts May 12! Join us in celebrating the work of those across the country who are preventing substance use & misuse and promoting positive mental health. Learn more: samhsa.gov/prevention-week

Through his Executive Order, new initiatives, and major investments in his budget, President Biden is delivering on his promise to make child care more affordable and to better support the people who care for our children. #CareWeek

The National Minority Health Month celebrations continue with my visit to CHIRLA.

Immigrant health care workers & community leaders are the unsung heroes in the fight for health equity. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to meeting their needs & fighting with them.

#SickleCell disease is a lifelong condition that primarily affects Black and Hispanic people.

We need diverse participation in sickle cell research because clinical trials should represent the patients that will use the medical products: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

#NMHM2024

This afternoon RD Handford and our dear friend Georgia Simpson, Regional Minority Health Consultant, OASH R1, spoke to members of the Nubian Square Task Force about HHS.gov and OASH priorities. Thank you to Jasmine Irvin for including us in this empowering convening.

“Care is to show love.' – Elza, home care worker.

We all want our loved ones to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be cared for as if they were a family member.

Care work is essential and those who provide care to our loved ones deserve our full support.