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COATESVILLE, PA — On Tuesday, as national and worldwide attention was focused on Philadelphia for the presidential debate, a local Equity Health Center (EHC) event in the city of Coatesville, …
Discover How a Local Event in Coatesville is Paving the Way for Health Equity—One Load of Laundry at a Time! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced a crucial $100 million grant to enhance the efforts of organizations assisting underserved communities in obtaining quality health coverage through HealthCare.gov. This …
Unlocking Healthcare Access: Biden-Harris Administration’s Bold $100 Million Initiative for Underserved Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to address maternal health disparities, Pennsylvania’s key health departments have initiated the development of a comprehensive maternal health strategic plan. Spearheaded by the Departments …
Pennsylvania Unveils Strategic Plan to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Improve Health Equity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a series of updates designed to enhance patient rights, streamline coverage transitions, and address health disparities through impactful …
CMS Announces Key Updates on Patient Rights, Coverage, and Health Equity Initiatives Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bridging the healthcare gap for adults and youth transitioning out of …
HHS Expands Health Coverage for Incarcerated Individuals to Aid Transition Back to Communities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA recently announced a new collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation aimed at developing breath-based diagnostic devices to detect infectious diseases in underserved populations. …
FDA Partners with Gates Foundation to Develop Breath-Based Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE) has released two case studies showcasing how Boston Medical Center and OhioHealth are utilizing the Inflation Reduction …
How Boston Medical Center and OhioHealth Leverage Inflation Reduction Act to Cut Carbon Emissions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at reimagining homes as central hubs for health care. Announced Thursday, the Home as a …
FDA Launches Initiative to Transform Homes into Health Care Hubs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has announced new funding opportunities totaling $31.4 million. …
HHS Allocates $31.4 Million to Enhance Behavioral Health for Underserved Populations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded over $11 million to 15 organizations to establish …
HHS Awards $11 Million to Establish New Rural Residency Programs Read More