Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

Secretary Becerra kicked off National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated America’s top Paralympians, and spoke about HBCUs. [Banner]( Good afternoon. This week, Secretary Becerra kicked off National Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the importance of health care inclusivity. He also noted that September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. He represented the United States at the 2024 Paris Paralympics and then spoke about the important role of HBCUs in the future of health care at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. [icon of circles] The Week in Review Here's what the Secretary's been up to over the last week: [Graphic with a textured tan background and red abstract shapes to represent blood cells. Text reads “National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.” HHS logo is in the bottom right corner.]( [National Sickle Cell Awareness Month]( This week, in recognition of September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Secretary Becerra encouraged a push for advancements in care and research for sickle cell disease. [Read his comments →]( [Breakdown 2 - Image]( [National Hispanic Heritage Month]( On September 15, Secretary Becerra celebrated the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting HHS’s focus on health care inclusivity and a healthier future for the Hispanic community. [Read more →]( [Breakdown 3 - Image]( [Paris 2024 Paralympics]( Last week, Secretary Becerra represented our country at the 2024 Paris Paralympics to support some of America’s top athletes. While there, he attended competitions, visited the Olympic Village, and led the presidential delegation for the closing ceremony. [See photos from the event →]( [Breakdown 4 - Image]( [Supporting HBCUs]( This past week, Secretary Becerra spoke at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference. He and Rep. Alma S. Adams discussed the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their role in preparing the next generation of Black doctors. [Read more →]( In The News - Statement by Secretary Xavier Becerra on National Hispanic Heritage Month. [Read more →]( - HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Declares Public Health Emergency for Louisiana Due to Hurricane Francine. [Read more →]( [A headshot of Secretary Becerra smiling,] “As the first Latino Health and Human Services Secretary, I am proud to be part of an administration that recognizes the extraordinary contributions of Latinos and works to address issues of vital importance to the Latino community.” Secretary Becerra’s statement on National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15, 2024 Follow Secretary Becerra on social media: [LikedIn]( [X]( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: 1-877-696-6775 [HHS.gov]( [Seal Footer]( [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe or manage your email preferences](