Welcome to the new official Twitter page of the Dept. of HHS, Region 4. We proudly serve the 8 states of AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TN.
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HHS has selected 15 new drugs for #Medicare negotiations – these drugs treat conditions such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and asthma:
ALT Inflation Reduction Act; Medicare Drug Price Negotiations; The second round of Medicare drug price negotiations has begun with the selection of 15 new drugs: Ozempic; Rybelsus; Wegovy, Trelegy Ellipta, Xtandi, Pomalyst, Ibrance, Ofev, Linzess, Calquence, Austedo; Austedo XR, Breo Ellipta, Tradjenta, Xifaxan, Vraylar, Janumet; Janumet XR, and Otezla
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Region 4 Regional Director Tyson provided opening remarks at the Southeast Community Health Worker Network Summit 2024.
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2 Oct 2024
Region 4 Regional Director Tyson provided remarks at the 2024 Annual Bernstein Dinner. This gathering unites community health leaders, public officials, and grassroots advocates to build connections, celebrate successes, and strategize for the future.
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2 Oct 2024
HHS Region 4 Public Affairs specialist joined City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Congresswoman Nikema Williams team for an evening of mindfulness, wellness, and community building at the Thrive & Unwind: Mental Health Summit Wellness Hour!✨
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24 Sep 2024
RD Handford, RD @AntrellTyson (@HHSRegion4), and RD Joseph Palm (@HHSRegion7) had the opportunity to connect with MA’s very own U.S. State Representative @RepPressley at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. last week 🏛️🤎
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HHS Regional Director Antrell Tyson joined students from Morehouse School of Medicine and Mercer School of Medicine to celebrate and elevate student led research focusing on Maternal Health and Maternal Health Outcomes.
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16 Sep 2024
Next week, I'll be hosting the inaugural HHS Sickle Cell Disease Summit on September 24 at 9:30AM in Washington, D.C.
This event will allow stakeholders and community members to connect with patients, providers, and leaders that advance sickle cell disease care and research.
ALT HHS Sickle Cell Disease Summit Empowered and Thriving SCD Warriors & Communities September 24, 2024
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Join us this Friday, September 20th at 10 AM for a milestone event at Morehouse School of Medicine!
Our Convocation Speaker, @HHSGov Secretary @SecBecerra , will deliver a powerful keynote address to our newest class of healthcare leaders.
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🌟 New Initiative: Our Emerging Health Innovators (EHI) Initiative aims to gain valuable insights on health care gaps. Let’s create health solutions together! arpa-h.gov/news-and-events/a…
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15 Aug 2024
🚨 Today, we announced we completed the first-ever Medicare Part D drug negotiations.
The new, lower prices mean real savings for Medicare and taxpayers.
This is a major victory for the American people – with even more savings to come in the future.
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The 10 drugs selected for #Medicare negotiation account for billions in taxpayer dollars. Thanks to the #InflationReductionAct, Americans can finally get a better deal.
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The Biden-Harris Admin promised lower drug prices, and we delivered! Thanks to the #InflationReductionAct, 10 of Medicare’s costliest and most frequently used drugs will now have new, lower prices!
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📣 Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Stay safe in extreme heat by knowing the signs and how to respond. Learn more from @CDCgov: bit.ly/3AmBF27
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The #InflationReductionAct created the first ever cap on out-of-pocket drug costs in Medicare Part D. This is a huge step toward lowering drug costs for seniors like Martha. Today, we celebrate this historic law and two years of progress!
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13 Aug 2024
🍎 As we prepare for #BackToSchool, it's crucial to remember that school readiness isn't just about having the right supplies, it's also about mental and behavioral health.
💛 Help and resources are available to support your wellbeing: samhsa.gov/find-help
ALT August is back to school time! 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 or 988Lifeline.org Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 FindTreatment.gov FindSupport.gov SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-4357 Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988 Press 1
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11 Aug 2024
If you're pregnant or a mom in need of support, please reach out to the free & confidential National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
💕There's no shame in experiencing behavioral health challenges. Help is available.
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Honored to join the speaker lineup for #2024FatherhoodSummit,where I’ll be discussing the importance fatherhood with passionate change makers as we explore cutting edge research, impact program model, and policy recommendation #FatherhoodSummit
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13 Aug 2024
Cheers to 2 years of making a difference! It’s Day 3 of our Digital Action Week celebrating the #InflationReductionAct! Today is all about affordable insulin. Tell us what it means to you to have the cost of insulin capped at $35/month for you or your loved ones!
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Today kicks off the first day of our Digital week of Action wishing a happy 2nd Anniversary to the #InflationReductionAct! Celebrating two years of making health care accessible and affordable for seniors and people with disabilities. Today is all about free. #vaccine!
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24 Jun 2024
A productive meeting between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of the Americas/Office of Global Affairs/Office of the Secretary, to discuss the HHS MOU with CONMEBOL (South American Soccer Federation) which looks to improve healthy outcomes.
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