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Medications for #OpioidUseDisorder can prevent and reverse overdose. They help people recover from addiction and save lives. This infographic shows how these medications work. View, use, and share: go.usa.gov/xexRr #NIDAscience #RecoveryIsPossible
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🆕 announces more than $100 million in Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funds for states and territories to improve mental health services.
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Making vaccines easier to access for people most affected is important to stopping spread of #monkeypox. New describes how community vaccination events around a festival for the LGBTQ+ community in Louisiana helped boost vaccine uptake. bit.ly/mm7134e3
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Remaking our workplaces to support #MentalHealth and well-being is how we can create a more fulfilled and connected workforce that benefits both workers and organizations. Let’s seize this moment to strengthen the health of our nation. Surgeongeneral.gov/workplace
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Stress may wake up resting cancer cells, causing cancer to return, according to -supported researchers. Learn more about their findings: bit.ly/3eBcQVM. #CancerResearch
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Hearing aids being available at your local pharmacy, thanks to ’ executive order, is life-changing for so many Americans who experience hearing loss and need a convenient & affordable solution.
said it best – “this literally saves people thousands of dollars.”
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~18M blood transfusions occur each year, but not enough attention is paid to the blood supply line. We are committed to working w/partners to ensure the safety of our blood supply. Just met w/ in Chicago to hear how we can help. hhs.gov/givingequalsli #GiveBlood
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When Vanessa’s immune deficiency caused debilitating swelling episodes, plasma medications helped her feel like herself again. Learn how donors make a difference. tinyurl.com/mryn7ra8 #GivingEqualsLiving #GivePlasma
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New in 2023! Out-of-pocket costs of a 1-month supply of each Medicare-covered insulin will be capped at $35, and you won’t have to pay a deductible. For help comparing coverage options and costs for 2023, call 1-800-MEDICARE or contact your local SHIP. Medicare.gov/coverage/insul
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A recent CDC survey estimates 80% of healthcare providers (HCP) received a #flu shot during the 2021-22 flu season & 87% completed their primary COVID-19 vaccination series.
Staying up to date with #COVID19 & flu vaccines can protect HCPs & patients: bit.ly/mm7142a2
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October is #HeadStartAwarenessMonth! This month, share with your network what Head Start programs offer America's children and families. Learn more about applying to a Head Start program: eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/how-apply
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As more and more people look to social media for their health information, navigating misinformation & disinformation matters. Take it from Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has spent years communicating health guidance to the public. Watch his full interview here: bit.ly/3MLYVca.
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Everyone 6 months or older should get a COVID vaccine for better protection against severe COVID illness.
Find vaccines near you at vaccines.gov.
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NEW: Today, I released a new Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace #MentalHealth & Well-Being. This Framework lays out Five Essentials needed to make our nation’s workplaces engines of well-being for all workers. surgeongeneral.gov/workplace 1/8
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TODAY at 1PM!
Join our Monkeypox Vaccine Equity chat on IG with & .
We’ll talk about #monkeypox, the Vaccine Equity Pilot Program, & ways health depts & orgs can get involved.
Follow instagram.com/stophivtogethe to join in!
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The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world’s largest, most successful annual workplace giving campaign, which raises millions for charities here and abroad. The 2022 campaign is up and running. Learn how to participate at givecfc.org. #GiveCFC
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With over 37 million people living with HIV worldwide, screening is critical. Learn how to improve your telehealth for HIV care using our best practice guide: ow.ly/4SzZ50LfExT #AIDSAwarenessMonth
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Addiction is a disease, not a character flaw. There are many ways to treat substance use disorders.
Learn more about what options are available and how to support loved ones on their recovery journey.
cdc.gov/stopoverdose/s #RecoveryIsPossible
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Update: FDA authorizes Novavax COVID-19 vaccine as a first booster dose. More:
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Today, we authorized the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for use as a first booster dose for individuals 18 & older at least 6 months after completion of primary vaccination with an FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine. fda.gov/emergency-prep
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Monkeypox Update: As of October 18th, 73,782 confirmed or probable #monkeypox cases have been identified in over 109 locations around the world, including 27,558 in the United States. Learn more: bit.ly/3HmORDD
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Make more memories and spend more time with loved ones, with extra protection from serious COVID illness and infection.
Find updated COVID vaccines at vaccines.gov.
#WeCanDoThis
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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth! If #BreastCancer runs in your family, use ’s MyHealthfinder resource to learn why regular checkups are important: bit.ly/3EzpkrA
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As a longtime government official and seasoned health professional, Dr. Anthony Fauci has advice for young people starting their careers: keep an open mind and expect the unexpected. Tune in to the full interview with Dr. Fauci on YouTube: bit.ly/3MKJVv9.
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October is #LGBTQHistoryMonth, and we’re celebrating by affirming our commitment to improving the health and future of this community. Learn more about our data-driven strategy to accomplish this: Healthy People 2030. bit.ly/3SaLsfc
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A person in crisis—is a family in crisis—is a community in crisis.
You can be a lifeline. Call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org if you or someone you know needs support. #SuicidePrevention #988Lifeline
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Earl lost his leg while serving in the military and he credits blood donors as the reason he’s here today. Learn more about Earl’s story and how you can give blood. tinyurl.com/3vdh9rcw. #GivingEqualsLiving #GiveBlood
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Following ’ lead, HHS has made historic investments and undertaken historic work to help Americans get the mental health care they need.
Today, we are making available more than $300M to states to develop and transform Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.
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Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way. Find a program near you: bit.ly/3yP8Ach #HeadStartAwarenessMonth
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The #Flu vaccine you get is the year-round work of highly skilled microbiologists, epidemiologists, physicians and other public health experts.
The FDA and HHS are working on developing new and better technologies for producing #FluVaccines.
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Find resources to encourage members of your community to get updated COVID vaccines so that they’ll have extra protection against severe illness and infection.
Join the COVID-19 Community Corps today at WeCanDoThis.hhs.gov/covidcommunity
#WeCanDoThis
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A new day. That’s the tagline of our latest video on the urgency to get the updated vaccine ahead of winter weather and holiday gatherings to protect your families and loved ones.
Watch and visit vaccines.gov to find a vaccine close to you. #VaxUpAmerica
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. and spoke about what this $300 million to states to develop and transform Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) means – states can submit planning grant applications for this funding and expand this life-saving care.
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“90% of Americans today are telling us that the U.S. is experiencing a mental health care crisis. Today, we’re talking about providing Americans 24/7 support for crisis care – that doesn’t depend on where you live or how much you make.”
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“We are taking steps this country has never tried before: treating mental health how we treat physical health care.”
“Mental health is health. Period.”
– on today’s actions to invest $300M into Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.
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Watch Now: Biden-Harris Administration Historic Investments in Nation’s Behavioral Health Infrastructure
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New highlights first U.S. report of #monkeypox in a healthcare worker in the 2022 monkeypox outbreak. Overall, the risk of acquiring monkeypox among U.S. health care workers after exposure to patients with monkeypox appears to be low. Learn more: bit.ly/mm7142e2
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It’s #NationalHealthCareQualityWeek! We will always strive to promote the quality of care, health outcomes, and well-being of the people we serve. Thank you to the dedicated health professionals that work with us to deliver the highest quality of care.
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An eye-tracking app developed by -supported researchers makes detecting and treating #autism spectrum disorder faster and easier. Earlier detection leads to better treatment and outcomes. bit.ly/3RTitMN.
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Are you prepared for a #hurricane? Check out this link for helpful resources: bit.ly/3euLMYe #HurricaneSafety
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