News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2013 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on National Nurses Week National Nurses Week gives us a chance to recognize the contribution of the health care providers at the heart of our health care system. Every day, nurses provide leadership, innovation and advocacy to … Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2013 Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Older Americans Month This May, we mark the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month. Ever since President Kennedy declared the first celebration in 1963, we have honored the contributions seniors make to our communities and have celebrated … Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2013 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Statement on National Autism Awareness Month Every April during National Autism Awareness Month, we recognize the special challenges faced by those living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and refocus our efforts on the best ways to support … Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2013 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on LGBT Health Awareness Week Shortly after the Affordable Care Act was enacted, President Obama asked me to identify steps we could take at the Department of Health and Human Services to improve the health … Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2013 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Women’s History Month March 1 marked the beginning of Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is as fitting as it is exciting: “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and … Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2012 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the signing of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act Today, the President signed into law S. 3187, the “Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act.” This legislation, which passed both … Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2012 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on National Women’s Health Week Starting with Mother’s Day, May 13, we are observing National Women’s Health Week; the theme this year is “It’s Your Time.” We can all celebrate the women in our lives during National … Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2012 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Mental Health Month Last year, 45.9 million adult Americans had a mental illness, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Survey on Drug Use and Health. These conditions affect … Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2012 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month As we commemorate Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we celebrate the significant medical and scientific contributions made by this diverse community. During this month, we also … Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2012 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Statement by Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Asthma Awareness Month May is Asthma Awareness Month, a time for us to consider what we can do better, as individuals and as a nation, in managing one of the most common … Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2012 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on World Health Day, April 7, 2012 This year’s World Health Day theme, “Good health adds life to years”, highlights the need to ensure that people are living well as they live longer. The world’s … Continue reading