HHS Blog Posts

HHS Office for Civil Rights Creates FAQ Webpage in Response to the Change Healthcare Cyberattack

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:57:11 -0400

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) posted a new webpage to share answers to frequently asked

Posted in: HIPAA

Syphilis Is a Public Health Priority

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:22:33 -0400

As a sexually transmitted infection (STI), syphilis is a public health threat in the United States, and it has reached a crisis level. Cases of syphil

Posted in: Holidays and Observances

OCIO Embracing Diversity: A Celebration of Cultures through Food

Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:36:28 -0400

At the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the vibrant tapestry that enriches our everyday work envi

Posted in: Health IT, HHS Administrative

OCR Celebrates Women’s History Month

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400

As we close Women’s History Month, we celebrate the many powerful women who have contributed to our Country, despite the barriers that may exist and t

Posted in: Holidays and Observances

Calling innovators! HHS Long COVID Healthathon launches with $25K in prizes

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Rigorous science takes time, yet people with Long COVID need help today. To address that need, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office

Posted in: Coronavirus, Health IT

Reflections from the Deputy Director of the HHS Office of Long COVID Research and Practice

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Every day I receive e-mails from people with Long COVID desperate for help. I have friends, family, and colleagues who have Long COVID or similar cond

Posted in: Coronavirus

Black History Month; Recognizing Contributions and Continuing the Fight Against Health Inequities

Office of Civil Rights — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:36:52 -0500

As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the role of my office, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Righ

Posted in: Holidays and Observances

Donate Blood and Help Save Lives

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

January is National Blood Donor Month, a time when we honor the generosity of America’s blood donors and remind people about the importance of donatin

Posted in: Public Health and Safety

Newborn Supply Kit Shows Promising Early Results

Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:10:16 -0500

Families need more support Today, basic newborn supplies like diapers can cost an average of $1,000 a year for each diapered child in a home In addit

Posted in: Programs for Families and Children, Maternal and child health

Reflecting on Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:53:33 -0500

As the Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), I am proud of my team’s work towards i

Posted in: Health Data, Health IT