Innovators, Everywhere! LymeX Diagnostics Prize Attracts Over 50 Submissions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation (Cohen Foundation) announced that the LymeX Diagnosti
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HHS History and the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity
The idea that HHS has a responsibility to safeguard the public from climate change, including the inequities it exacerbates, is firmly rooted in U.S. …
National Hispanic Heritage Month Blog by Dr. Fátima Coronado
Every year, the United States recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) from September 15 to October 15, to celebrate the histories, cultures…
Office for Human Research Protections Exploratory Workshop: Beyond Altruism – Exploring Payment for Research Participation
At the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), we are committed to addressing inequities and advancing equity in health care, which begins…
The HHS Office for Civil Rights Celebrates National Recovery Month
Every September, our country celebrates National Recovery Month to highlight that behavioral health is an essential part of health care. Support
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Year One of the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity
It’s been one year since the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE) to protec…
2022 Civic Digital Fellows with HHS InnovationX
Almost 100 Civic Digital Fellows joined federal agencies this summer through a competitive fellowship program, which is coordinated by Harvard Univers…
Doing Homework on Vaccines this Back-to-School Season? Here are 10 Ways to Separate Fact from Fiction.
A new school year is an exciting, yet busy time. There are supplies to buy, schedules to plan, and forms to complete. And there are things to do to ke…
I Can’t Wait to End Viral Hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is a major public health threat both here in the United States and across the globe. So, this World Hepatitis Day, I join the global e…
Celebrating the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, affirming the inherent dignity of every person, regardless of disabil…