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The President and First Lady Get Vaccinated

"People need to understand that this vaccine is safe," President Obama said. "Michelle and I just got the shots ourselves... we wanted to make sure nationwide that children were getting it before adults did. And now there's enough vaccine so that adults should get it as well."

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December 31, 2009
HHS Secretary Sebelius Unveils New H1N1 Advertisement That Will Air During New Year's College Football Bowl Games

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a new H1N1 flu vaccination advertisement that will air during four College Football Bowl Games held over the New Year's holiday.

December 30, 2009
CMS and ONC Issue Regulations Proposing a Definition of 'Meaningful Use' and Setting Standards for Electronic Health Record Incentive Program

The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) encourage public comment on two regulations issued today that lay a foundation for improving quality, efficiency and safety through meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology.

December 23, 2009
HHS Announces New Health IT Workforce Grants

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today the availability of two additional grant programs to support the training and development of the skilled workforce required to support broad adoption and use of health information technology (health IT).

December 18, 2009
Sebelius Releases New Report: Protecting Families and Putting More Money in Your Pocket: How Health Insurance Reform Will Lower Costs and Increase Choices

The report highlights how health insurance reform will benefit families across the country and is available now at www.HealthReform.gov.

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The Department of Health and Human Services is the principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans. It is comprised of the Office of the Secretary and 11 operating divisions.

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CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

FDA - Food & Drug Administration

HRSA - Health Resources & Services Administration

IHS - Indian Health Service

NIH - National Institutes of Health

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SAMHSA - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

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