The Coalition For Vaccine Safety Calls For Congressional Hearings On Federal Agencies’ Failure To Provide Adequate Safety Research

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

In a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of House and Senate Committees charged with oversight of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Coalition for Vaccine Safety (CVS) is calling for hearings to investigate HHS, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other government agencies for ...

Orthopedic Institute Of Pennsylvania To Ensure Effective Communication With Deaf And Hard-of-Hearing Patients

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Patients who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, who seek treatment at the Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania (OIP), will receive qualified interpreters when needed for effective communication as required by federal law under a Settlement Agreement reached with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). An HHS Office for ...

More Than $119 Million Awarded To States And Territories

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded more than $119 million to states and U.S. territories to support public health efforts to reduce obesity, increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and decrease smoking-the four most important actions for combating chronic diseases and promoting health. This money supports the ...