Statement from HHS Secretary Alex Azar ahead of World AIDS Day
12-1-2018The observance of World AIDS Day is an annual reminder of the need to remain vigilant in our efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and also of the potential …
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HHS Awards $2.34 Billion in Grants to Help Americans Access HIV/AIDS Care and Medication
10-11-2018Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that approximately $2.34 billion in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grants were awarded to cities,…
HHS awards $2.2 billion in grants for HIV/AIDS care and medications
10-22-2015Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today that more than $2.2 billion in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grants was awarded in fiscal ye…
HHS launches innovative digital storytelling project to support federal HIV response
3-25-2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 25, 2015Contact: HHS Press Office202-690-6343Personal stories encourage HIV prevention, testing and treatmentThe U.S. Department of H…
HHS announces important Medicare information for people in same-sex marriages
4-4-2014Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is now able to process requests for Medicare Pa…
Administration issues final mental health and substance use disorder parity rule
11-14-2013Editor’s Note: The National HIV/AIDS Strategy calls for increased support for people living with HIV/AIDS who have co-occurring conditions such as mental illn…
HHS releases new Public Health Service guideline to reduce disease transmission through organ transplantation
6-20-2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2013Updated recommendations can reduce unexpected disease transmission in organ recipientsToday, the U.S. Department of Health an…
Common application for HIV patient assistance program expedites application process for lifesaving drugs
9-12-2012Editorial Note: See CPAPA for updates to the form.The Common Patient Assistance Program Application (CPAPA), announced by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secret…