Improving Gut Health

Read News Releases Published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [American flag] An official email from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [Header Logo]( Good morning. In this week's digest, learn how to [improve your gut health]( and read about the Health Resources and Services Administration’s funding of [$68 million in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program]( to improve access to HIV care for women, infants, children, and youth. [See All News Releases]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [Module 1 - Image]( [Improving Your Gut Health]( Probiotics, whether consumed through food or dietary supplements, protect your digestive tract from harmful microorganisms and improve digestion and gut function. Having a healthy gut lowers your risk for some health concerns, including eczema, diarrhea, high cholesterol, and more. [Learn more about the health benefits of probiotics →]( HHS News Releases Week of August 4th, 2024 [HHS Finalizes New Policies to Support Underserved Communities, Mitigate Drug Shortages, and Promote Patient Safety in Hospitals]( August 1, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule updating Medicare payments and policies for inpatient hospitals and long-term care hospitals. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Office for Civil Rights Imposes a Civil Monetary Penalty of $115,200 Against American Medical Response for Failure to Provide Timely Access to Patient Records]( August 1, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a civil monetary penalty of $115,200 collected against American Medical Response (AMR), a provider of emergency medical services across the United States. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $68 Million to Improve Access to HIV Care for Women, Infants, Children and Youth]( July 31, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced more than $68 million in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding to provide family-centered medical care and essential support services for women with low incomes, infants, children, and youth with HIV. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Awards Phase 1 Winners of Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls]( July 30, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) announced the Phase 1 winners of the HHS Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls at the “Activating Connections: Mobilizing Communities to Prevent Human Trafficking” event in Washington, DC. [Read the full statement →]( [SAMHSA Releases Annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health]( July 30, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the results of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which shows how people living in United States reported their experience with mental health conditions, substance use and pursuit of treatment. [Read the full statement →]( [HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Statement Marking 59th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid]( July 30, 2024 On July 30, 2024, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released a statement to mark the 59th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid on July 30, 2024. [Read the full release →]( [See All News Releases]( [Module 2 - Image]( [Secretary Spotlight]( HHS is launching a new weekly newsletter: the Secretary Spotlight. Each week, subscribers will get an exclusive look into Secretary Xavier Becerra’s day-to-day of and updates on the department’s initiatives. [Sign up today →]( [Footer Logo]( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: [1-877-696-6775](tel:18776966775) Website: [HHS.gov]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [View in browser]( [Forward this email]( [Unsubscribe or manage your email preferences](