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HHS Region IV

@HHSRegion4

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Regional Director, Region IV (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, & TN) [email protected] or 404-562-7888

 Atlanta, GA
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Joined November 2011
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HHS Office of RD invites you to "ACA Then & Now" Celebration of 12th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), March 22, 2022, 11:30am-1:00pm EST. Honoring the impact of ACA from 2010 'til now. Zoom Registration (required): zoomgov.com/meeting/register……
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We’ve been working with state & local governments to set up monkeypox vaccination clinics at festivals, starting a few weeks ago when we allocated an additional supply of JYNNEOS vials to the Pride festival in Charlotte, NC, where hundreds of people were able to get vaccinated.
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We’ll be allocating an additional supply of thousands of JYNNEOS vials to the Southern Decadence festival in New Orleans, the Black Pride festival in Atlanta, and to two festivals in Oakland, the Pride festival & PrideFest, so more people can get vaccinated against monkeypox.
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@HHSGov29 Aug 2022
Ayuda a tu familia a vacunarse contra el COVID para que estén protegidos y tengan un futuro saludable. Encuentra vacunas cerca de ti en vacunas.gov. #JuntosSíPodemosUSA
Foto de una familia con texto que dice "Protégete y protege a tus seres queridos vacunándote contra el COVID hoy. Todas las personas de 6 meses o más deben vacunarse contra el COVID."

ALT Foto de una familia con texto que dice "Protégete y protege a tus seres queridos vacunándote contra el COVID hoy. Todas las personas de 6 meses o más deben vacunarse contra el COVID."

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Great talk with @CDC_HIV Director and @WhiteHouse Monkeypox Response Deputy Coordinator Dr. Demetre Daskalakis this morning in DC. He is leading efforts to promote the clear, concise and culturally responsive messaging, programs and policy needed to prevent and treat monkeypox.
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@CDCgov25 Aug 2022
CDC has published updated #FluVaccine recommendations for the 2022-2023 flu season. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine, especially those at higher risk of severe flu complications, like young children and people 65 years and older: cdc.gov/flu.
Illustration of the flu virus. Updated 2022-2023 Influenza Vaccine Recommendations. Look for specific updates including: 3 vaccines preferentially recommended for people 65 and older, and Vaccine composition updated to better protect against flu viruses expected to circulate this season. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine.

ALT Illustration of the flu virus. Updated 2022-2023 Influenza Vaccine Recommendations. Look for specific updates including: 3 vaccines preferentially recommended for people 65 and older, and Vaccine composition updated to better protect against flu viruses expected to circulate this season. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine.

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SAMHSA@samhsagov28 Aug 2022
#DYK: The @HHSGov Overdose Prevention Strategy prioritizes 4 key target areas: ☑️ Primary prevention ☑️ Harm reduction ☑️ Evidence-based treatment ☑️ Recovery support hhs.gov/overdose-prevention #OverdoseAwareness
HHSGov Overdose Prevention Strategy -Primary prevention -Harm reduction -Evidence-based treatment -Recovery support

ALT HHSGov Overdose Prevention Strategy -Primary prevention -Harm reduction -Evidence-based treatment -Recovery support

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Do you need help with your mental health? If you don't know where to start, this infographic may help guide you. go.usa.gov/xGfxz #shareNIMH
My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?

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@CDCgov27 Aug 2022
Pet owners: Don't let your pets swim in, play in, or drink water that looks discolored or has foam or scum on the surface. These could be signs of harmful algae or cyanobacteria, which can be deadly for pets. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xzuYk
Adult woman and child spraying a dog with a hose. Text on graphic says Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) can be deadly for dogs. Protect pets by keeping them out of scummy or discolored water. If they do go in, rinse them with tap water right away.

ALT Adult woman and child spraying a dog with a hose. Text on graphic says Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) can be deadly for dogs. Protect pets by keeping them out of scummy or discolored water. If they do go in, rinse them with tap water right away.

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Take a deep breath with @jonkabatzinn, pioneer of mindfulness-based stress reduction, who has advice on how to find peace during times of chaos. Hear more on #HouseCallswithVivekMurthy: @spotifypodcasts: spoti.fi/3clPCC4 @ApplePodcasts: apple.co/3AhnHv2
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How can we find clarity and calmness during tumultuous times? @jonkabatzinn is an expert in the practice of mindfulness and he has some ideas. Listen now #HouseCallswithVivekMurthy: @spotifypodcasts: spoti.fi/3clPCC4 @ApplePodcasts: apple.co/3AhnHv2
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Honored to host @HHS_ASH in the Bronx & celebrate Inflation Reduction Act: Cuts greenhouses gas emissions 40% by 2030. Empowers Medicare to negotiate affordable drug prices for seniors. Caps cost of Insulin at $35 a month for seniors. Preserves health care for 13 million.
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Keeping up with doctor’s visits and vaccine schedules helps protect kids from serious illness, especially during the school year, when sick days can mean missing out on learning. Health coverage is available with #Medicaid and #CHIP for kids up to age 19: bit.ly/3JmwzlF
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If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides 24/7 connection to confidential support. There is Hope. Just call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #988Lifeline
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@CDCgov24 Aug 2022
It’s time to start thinking about #flu vaccines – the best way to protect against the worst effects of flu. CDC recommends everyone 6 months & older get an annual flu vaccine by the end of October. bit.ly/3AOyZJ4

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We are taking an all-of-government approach to combat monkeypox, which includes directing my teams across @HHSGov to provide the latest information, data, and resources. Access materials across @CDCgov, @ASPRgov, and more through hhs.gov/monkeypox.
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@HHSGov25 Aug 2022
Today we wish a happy 106th birthday to @NatlParkService. Help us celebrate by getting outside and enjoying the many physical and mental health benefits associated with spending time in the great outdoors! #NPSBirthday #FindYourPark
Happy Birthday National Park Service

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@CDCgov24 Aug 2022
Monkeypox Update: As of August 23, 44,503 confirmed or probable monkeypox cases have been identified in 96 countries, including 15,909 in the U.S. Learn more: bit.ly/3HmORDD.
A map of the world showing global case counts of monkeypox. As of August 23, 44,503 confirmed or probable monkeypox cases have been identified in 96 countries, including 15,909 in the U.S.

ALT A map of the world showing global case counts of monkeypox. As of August 23, 44,503 confirmed or probable monkeypox cases have been identified in 96 countries, including 15,909 in the U.S.

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@HHSGov25 Aug 2022
Your child should start the school year with the best protection against the worst outcomes of COVID. Children ages 6 months and older should get a vaccine. Find vaccines for your child at vaccines.gov. #WeCanDoThis
Photo of a mom and child with backpack, where text overlay reads, "Add COVID vaccines to your back-to-school to-do list."

ALT Photo of a mom and child with backpack, where text overlay reads, "Add COVID vaccines to your back-to-school to-do list."

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@HHSGov25 Aug 2022
Tus hijos deberían empezar el año escolar con la mejor protección contra las peores consecuencias del COVID. Los niños de 6 meses o más deben vacunarse contra el COVID. Encuentra vacunas para tus hijos en vacunas.gov. #JuntosSíPodemosUSA
Foto de hijo y madre, con texto que dice "Añade las vacunas contra el COVID a tu lista de tareas para el regreso a clases de tus hijos."

ALT Foto de hijo y madre, con texto que dice "Añade las vacunas contra el COVID a tu lista de tareas para el regreso a clases de tus hijos."

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@CDCgov25 Aug 2022
New @CDCMMWR shows #COVID19 hospitalization rates increased more for adults ages 65 and older during the Omicron BA.2 surge compared to younger adults. Rates among adults who were unvaccinated were more than triple those who were vaccinated. Learn more: bit.ly/mm7134a3.
The graphic explains how to protect yourself and others from hospitalization with COVID-19. There’s an icon of a pharmacy with text that says, “Older adults and other people at risk for severe illness: Find out where you can get treatment or prevention medication on CDC’s website.” There’s a vial of liquid with text that says, “People with weakened immune systems: Take EVUSHELD, if prescribed to prevent COVID-19 before exposure.” There are five additional icons with text encouraging everyone to get recommended vaccines and boosters, improve ventilation, get tested if you have symptoms or have been exposed, wear a mask when recommended, and stay home when sick.

ALT The graphic explains how to protect yourself and others from hospitalization with COVID-19. There’s an icon of a pharmacy with text that says, “Older adults and other people at risk for severe illness: Find out where you can get treatment or prevention medication on CDC’s website.” There’s a vial of liquid with text that says, “People with weakened immune systems: Take EVUSHELD, if prescribed to prevent COVID-19 before exposure.” There are five additional icons with text encouraging everyone to get recommended vaccines and boosters, improve ventilation, get tested if you have symptoms or have been exposed, wear a mask when recommended, and stay home when sick.

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