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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Establishes New Office of Health Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Establishes New Office of Health Security | site |
Chief Medical Officer to Lead New Office for DHS Medical, Workforce Health and Safety, and Public Health Missions Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security press release dated: July 19, 2022 Washington - - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week established the Office of Health Security, a new office that will serve as the principal medical, workforce health and safety, and public health authority for DHS. “Over the past several years, Americans have faced a series of unprecedented challenges impacting their health security, from the pandemic to natural disasters and more,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “Our Department must be prepared to adapt to an ever-expanding, dynamic, and complex public health threat landscape. The Office of Health Security will lead our efforts to meet that charge... -
CDC says COVID-19 Reverses Progress in Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance in U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says COVID-19 Reverses Progress in Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance in U.S. | site |
Hospitalization related infections grew 15% from 2019 to 2020
Information contained in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention press release dated: July 12, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed back years of progress made combating antimicrobial resistance (AR) in the United States. The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19: U.S. Impact on Antimicrobial Resistance, Special Report 2022, concludes that the threat of antimicrobial-resistant infections is not only still present but has gotten worse—with resistant hospital-onset infections and deaths both increasing at least 15% during the first year of the pandemic. “This setback can and must be temporary. The COVID-19 pandemic has unmistakably shown us that antimicrobi... -
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releases Draft Cancer Cluster Guidelines for Public Comment
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releases Draft Cancer Cluster Guidelines for Public Comment | site |
Information contained in U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) press release dated: May 31, 2022
CDC/ATSDR has released a draft of its Guidelines for Examining Unusual Patterns of Cancer and Environmental Concerns for public comment. Comments are open through the Federal Register until July 25, 2022.
CDC/ATSDR conducted extensive scientific literature reviews and gathered comprehensive feedback from community stakeholders, subject matter experts, and state, tribal, local, and territorial partners. This feedback contributed to CDC/ATSDR:- Placing a greater emphasis on engaging and communicating with community members,
- Recommending health departments consider proactive evaluation of cancer registry data at regular intervals to look for unusual patterns of cancer,
- Replacing the steps in the 2013
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough statement on PACT Act
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough statement on PACT Act | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) press release dated: May 27, 2022
VA Secretary Denis McDonough statement on PACT Act
Washington - - President Biden has stated we have a sacred obligation to support Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. As part of his first State of the Union address, he identified supporting Veterans as a key pillar of his Unity Agenda and an issue that can unite the country. The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act makes good on that promise.
In my recent press conference, I spoke in detail about the Department of Veterans Affairs’ strong support of the PACT Act because the bipartisan bill will help us advance one of the department’s top priorities: getting more Veterans into... -
Statements by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and HHS Principals on Pride Month
Statements by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and HHS Principals on Pride Month | site |
Earlier today, HHS raised the Progress Pride Flag outside its headquarters building to commemorate Pride Month.
Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services press release dated: June 1, 2022 Today, after raising the Progress Pride Flag outside of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) headquarters building, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and other HHS leaders from across the Department released the following statements to celebrate Pride Month: “Today, and throughout June, we celebrate Pride Month. As part of our celebration, we will continue our work to ensure all our programs and services are equitable and inclusive, and all our LGBTQI+ colleagues know they and their contributions are valued,” said Secretary Xavier Becerra. “This year, we have unfortunately seen an alarming rise in state laws and ... -
Department of Veterans Affairs implements COVID-19 Health Protection Levels enhancing Veteran, Visitor and Employee Safety at Medical Facilities
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VA implements COVID-19 health protection levels enhancing Veteran, visitor and employee safety at medical facilities
Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) press release dated: May 24, 2022
Washington - - The Department of Veterans Affairs Health Administration launched three operational levels called VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Levels to provide a consistent, nationwide approach at its medical centers.
VA applied the three-tier safety protocol standard effective May 23, enhancing safety for Veterans, visitors and employees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The levels align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Community Transmission Levels designed for use by health care facilities. “The VHA COVID-1... -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Roundup - - - May 17, 2022
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Roundup: May 17, 2022 | site |
Information contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) press release dated: May 17, 2022
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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency:- Today, the FDA published the FDA Voices: “FDA Seeks to Engage Stakeholders on Key Considerations for a Drug Quality Management Maturity Program,” Michael Kopcha, PhD, RPh, Director of the Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and Patrizia Cavazzoni, MD, Director of CDER. The FDA will hold a two-day workshop on May 24 and 25 for stakeholders to learn more about a quality management program and to engage with the agency. The workshop is hosted by the CDER’s Small Business and Industry Assistance and will include speakers and panelists from outside the FDA to discuss quality management maturity.
- On May 15, the FDA issued
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Understanding Your FEMA Letter
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Additional Disaster Funding Approved for Kentucky Flooding Recovery
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IRS says Truckers Need to File by August 31 deadline, E-file Encouraged
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FCC Establishes Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program
Federal Communications Commission Establishes Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program | site |
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FTC Takes Action to Stop Payment Processor First American from allegedly Trapping Small Businesses with Surprise Exit Fees and Zombie Charges
Federal Trade Commission Takes Action to Stop Payment Processor First American from allegedly Trapping Small Businesses with Surprise Exit Fees and Zombie Charges | site |
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions allegedly Notorious Virtual Currency Mixer Tornado Cash
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