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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Education (ED), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have acknowledged Columbia University's steps towards meeting the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism's...

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Health Fitness Corporation settles with HHS over HIPAA Security Rule violations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement with Health Fitness Corporation, an Illinois-based company that provides wellness plans nationwide.

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FDA launches new tool for transparency on chemical contaminants in foods
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has announced the launch of a new online resource aimed at increasing transparency regarding chemical contaminants in food.

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HHS launches Operation Stork Speed to improve infant formula safety
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced a new initiative named Operation Stork Speed.

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Kennedy renews public health emergency declaration on opioid crisis
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the renewal of the public health emergency declaration concerning the opioid crisis by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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HHS pushes for stricter oversight on food ingredient safety
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are taking steps to increase transparency regarding food ingredients in the United States.

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HHS halts child placements at Southwest Key amid abuse allegations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the cessation of placing unaccompanied alien children in shelters operated by Southwest Key Programs, Inc. All children previously housed there have been relocated to other...

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HHS announces reorganization within Office of General Counsel
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a reorganization within its Office of the General Counsel (OGC).

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HHS finds Maine violates Title IX over sports gender policy
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that the Maine Department of Education, the Maine Principals’ Association, and Greely High School are in violation of Title IX of the Education...

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Measles outbreak prompts urgent call for action from U.S. health secretary
The recent measles outbreak in Texas has raised significant concerns among health officials, as the number of confirmed cases has risen to 146 since late January 2025.

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15.9 Million awarded during National Diaper Needs Awareness Week
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has announced new funding for the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot. This announcement coincides with National Diaper Need Awareness Week.

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HHS announces funding for AI-driven antibiotic development initiative
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), has announced funding for the Transforming Antibiotic R&D with Generative AI to stop Emerging Threats (TARGET) project. This initiative aims to use artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery and development of new classes of antibiotics, addressing the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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HHS settles cybersecurity investigation with Cascade Eye & Skin Centers for $250K
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a settlement with Cascade Eye and Skin Centers, P.C., a privately-owned health care provider in Washington, over potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule. This follows an investigation into a ransomware attack on the provider.

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Biden-Harris administration announces over $1.5 billion in opioid response grants
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced over $1.5 billion in State and Tribal Opioid Response grants for fiscal year 2024. The funds, distributed through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), are part of President Biden’s Unity Agenda and aim to support evidence-based treatments, recovery supports, and overdose prevention strategies.

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Georouting introduced for wireless calls to improve response time
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has begun routing cell phone calls based on the caller's approximate location rather than area code. This process, known as georouting, was initiated last week with two major U.S. wireless carriers that together account for about half of all wireless calls to 988. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Vibrant Emotional Health have collaborated with major U.S. cell phone carriers for over a year to improve call routing.

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Biden-Harris administration announces $75M investment in rural healthcare
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has announced nearly $75 million in funding to support health care services in rural America. This investment aims to launch new opioid treatment and recovery services, strengthen maternal health care in the South, and help rural hospitals remain operational.

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HHS announces major donation of mpox vaccines globally
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), has announced measures to boost the supply of mpox vaccines. This move aligns with the U.S. Government's commitment to making over a million combined doses available globally. The initiative marks the largest international donation of JYNNEOS, a vaccine recently approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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USICH releases first-ever federal homeless prevention framework
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) has officially adopted and released "Ending Homelessness Before It Starts: A Federal Homelessness Prevention Framework." Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) alongside other federal agencies within USICH, this framework marks a first at the federal level.

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Biden-Harris administration allocates $9 million for women's healthcare grants
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has announced a new grant program aimed at improving women's health coverage and access to critical health benefits. Nearly $9 million will be allocated to support women in 14 states and the District of Columbia.

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Biden-Harris Administration announces $240M investment in community mental healthcare
On September 19, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a $240 million investment to integrate mental health and substance use disorder treatment into primary care services at over 400 community health centers nationwide. These centers serve more than 10 million patients, including those who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in Medicaid.

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