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A internal audit found the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services followed program policies and processes that were created to either meet or exceed legal criteria for the placement of unaccompanied minors with vetted sponsors.
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Participants in a particular federal nutrition program consume more healthy fruits and vegetables than does the average American adult, according to a study of the program's effectiveness.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra recently issued a public health emergency to deal with the effects of Typhoon Mawar on Guam's health.
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Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra was one of many executives to reflect on the importance of Pride Month following the raising of the Progress Pride Flag outside the department’s headquarters.
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Communities in hurricane-prone areas are receiving approximately $65 million in federal assistance from the Biden administration to keep primary-care services operational in future emergencies.
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The Biden-Harris administration organized a conference May 23 with the goal of fostering leadership among federal employees who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
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A New Jersey-based health care provider has reached a $30,000 settlement with the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human for disclosing patient information while responding to a negative review online.
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Neuralink, a neurotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk, announced recently that it has received approval for human clinical studies from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights published a report listing the department's progress toward improving access to language assistance programs to those with limited English proficiency.
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Thirteen communities across the country are receiving federal grant funding for mobile crisis response teams that will help police with mental health and substance-use crises.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced sending warning letters to firms responsible for two popular e-cigarette products and issued draft guidance relating to diabetes drug efficacy.
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The FDA has approved a drug designed to treat pneumonia caused by certain difficult-to-treat types of bacteria.
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee recently held a committee markup session where they made strides in enhancing healthcare affordability through the advancement of legislation with a goal of benefiting family health and financial well-being.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir tablets) for treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in patients who are at highest risk severe illness, according to a release issued May 25.
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Last week, Trust for America's Health, issued a press release to emphasize the importance of investing in public health infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and health equity.
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Long COVID was "more common and severe in study participants infected before the 2021 Omicron variant," says a new NIH study.
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Researchers have discovered brain signatures for people with chronic pain related to strokes or amputations involving phantom limb pain, the National Institutes of Health said recently.
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently released data showing that the estimated number of new HIV infections has dropped 12% in 2021 compared to 2017.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new prescription nasal spray designed to treat the effects of opioid overdose.
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The Biden Administration recently announced that a new proposal will increase transparency of prescription drugs offered through Medicaid.