Mold, Mosquitos, and More

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 [prevent mosquito bites]( and read about the United States government’s response to the [Clade I Mpox outbreak]( in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [See All News Releases]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [Module 1 - Image]( [Protect Your Food From Mold]( Most molds prefer warmer temperatures; however, they can grow at refrigerator temperatures, too. Examining food for mold helps reduce your risk of exposure, as does keeping your kitchen clean. [Check out ways to protect your food →]( HHS News Releases Week of August 18th, 2024 [HHS Assistant Secretary for Health ADM Rachel Levine Statement Marking the 2-year Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and its Benefits to the Climate and Health Sector]( August 16, 2024 The Inflation Reduction Act is accelerating our progress toward President Biden and Vice President Harris' ambitious climate goals, which include building resiliency and reducing emissions in our health sector. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Strengthens Head Start by Requiring Higher Wages for Staff]( August 16, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announced a new final rule to strengthen Head Start’s ability to recruit and retain qualified staff, improve teacher wages and benefits, and provide consistent quality programming for the children and families they serve. [Read the full release →]( [Commemorating the 2nd Anniversary of the Biden-Harris Lower Cost Prescription Drug Law]( August 16, 2024 The Inflation Reduction Act, also known as the lower cost prescription drug law, created the first ever annual cap on out-of-pocket drug costs for people with Medicare, capped the cost of each covered insulin at $35 per month, granted Medicare the power to directly negotiate drug prices, and made Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans more affordable, leading to the lowest uninsured rate in history. [Read the full release →]( [Statement from Secretary Becerra on Disruptions in Availability of Blood Culture Media Bottles]( August 16, 2024 Our mission at HHS is to ensure the health and well-being of all Americans, which includes ensuring that Americans receive the care they need, and health providers and facilities have the tools necessary to do the job. [Read the full release →]( [Negotiating for Lower Drug Prices Works, Saves Billions]( August 15, 2024 In a historic moment that will help lower prescription drug prices for millions of people across America, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that it has reached agreements for new, lower prices for all 10 drugs selected for negotiations. [Read the full release →]( [United States Government’s Response to the Clade I Mpox Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Other Countries in the Region]( August 14, 2024 This week, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared the mpox clade I outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security, and the World Health Organization (WHO) declared this outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. [Read the full statement →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Unveils National Heat Strategy to Protect Community Health from Extreme Heat]( August 14, 2024 The federal interagency National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) released a National Heat Strategy for 2024-2030. The strategy aims to promote proactive coordination related to heat planning, response, and resilience. [Read the full statement →]( [Letter to CEOs on Biden-Harris Administration’s Time is Money Initiative]( August 12, 2024 The Biden-Harris Administration believes all Americans deserve the peace of mind that having health coverage brings. Yet, for far too many, that comfort is undercut by frustrating, confusing, and time-consuming experiences with health coverage that make it harder to access the care they need. [Read the full release →]( [See All News Releases]( [Module 2 - Image]( [Mosquito Bite Prevention]( Mosquito bites aren’t only uncomfortable; they can also spread viruses like dengue. The best way to avoid mosquito-borne illness is to prevent bites. To keep yourself safe, use insect repellent, wear loose-fitting clothing, and take steps to keep mosquitoes out of your home. [Find out more about protecting yourself from dengue →]( [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](