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 ...