Janice Capps- Health and Human Services Department

Hemos progresado bastante desde que comenzó la pandemia, pero el COVID sigue siendo una amenaza.

Mantenerte al día con tu vacunación reduce tu riesgo de enfermedad grave y hospitalización por COVID.

Encuentra vacunas actualizadas en vacunas.gov.

HHS announced New York to extend Medicaid & CHIP coverage for up to 12 months after pregnancy. Now 35 states & D.C., provide critical, lifesaving postpartum health coverage - promoting better birth outcomes & preventing maternal mortality. https://bit.ly/460KD0v

Add some color and nutrition to your meals with fruits and veggies! It's National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, the perfect time to brush up on tips to safely purchase, store, and prepare produce.
https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-produce-safely

-supported health center staff are at the heart of the high-quality care that’s provided to 30M+ patients. Learn how Cahaba Medical Care successfully supports their workforce through a residency program at rural and urban Alabama centers: https://ow.ly/Rzou50OOm5y

Taking charge of your identity? That’s powerful. Now take charge of your health. This Pride Month, learn more from CDC about the unique and important health considerations LGBTQI+ people face in their daily lives: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/index.htm

-supported health centers provide medical, dental, behavioral & other health care services in every U.S. state, territory & DC. Read about the Community Health Foundation of Puerto Rico’s celebratory unveiling for its mental health services expansion: https://ow.ly/5oPZ50OOHH6

Did you know prostate cancer often causes no symptoms until it is in an advanced stage?

Learn about the signs, symptoms, and treatments of prostate cancer to stay healthy and strong 💪🏽: https://bit.ly/3fYZAc3

New U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory details the impact of loneliness on health outcomes and outlines a strategy to strengthen our relationships and society. Learn more about how you can and help your community flourish: surgeongeneral.gov/connect2heal

Staying cool, hydrated, and informed are the best ways to keep yourself safe in extreme heat. Learn more from CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.html

Dads, thanks for being great role models and setting the right example. Whether you’re a new dad learning the ABCs of raising a child, or a grandfather who has helped raise generations, happy Father’s Day!

The 2023 Marketplace Open Enrollment period ends today! Don’t miss the chance to get the health coverage you need. 4 out of 5 people find a plan for less than $10/mo! See if you qualify and apply today by visiting HealthCare.gov now!

Practicing mindfulness and focusing on the present moment can have a positive impact on your health and well-being. Learn more about the benefits of mindfulness: https://bit.ly/3WbsTJM.

Today is the last day to apply for a health plan! If you haven’t enrolled in coverage for 2023, visit HealthCare.gov now to find a plan that works for you!

Today, we honor the remarkable life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Did you know that each time you donate blood, you can save up to three lives? People need blood to recover from things like injuries, surgeries, childbirth, cancer treatments, and more. When you give, others live—learn how you can donate! tinyurl.com/2tea4229

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra is now on LinkedIn! Follow him to get updates on our work at HHS, the people who do it, and how to join the team. https://bit.ly/3GSUjyr.

Whether it be at a blood bank, blood drive, or at your local hospital, there are plenty of places to donate blood and help somebody else in need. When you give, others live--learn how you can make an appointment to save lives by donating today! tinyurl.com/48cz2vr9

Show your loved ones you care by looking after their health and your own.

Find vaccines at vaccines.gov.

An updated COVID vaccine can give you protection against COVID’s worst outcomes.
Updated vaccines are now available for children 6 months+.

Find free updated COVID vaccines at vaccines.gov.

Today is the last day to enroll in Marketplace health insurance for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2023! Make sure you and your family are covered all year long! Visit HealthCare.gov now to find a quality plan that works for you.