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Recent News About Texas Health And Human Services Commission
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Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Final Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for February 2023
Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Final Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for February 2023
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HHS Highlights Low Vision Awareness Month
HHS Highlights Low Vision Awareness Month
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HHSC Increases Starting Pay for Jobs at State Hospitals and State Supported Living Centers
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission today announced it is increasing salaries and starting pay at state hospitals and state supported living centers to help with crucial staffing needs, maintain competitive wages, and bring hospital beds back online.
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HHSC Urges All Medicaid Recipients to Update their Contact Information as Continuous Medicaid Coverage Requirement Ends
As the federal government ends the continuous Medicaid coverage requirement on March 31, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is notifying Medicaid recipients that they will need to have their eligibility redetermined.
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Register for March Virtual Conference on Preventing Disabilities in Children
In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the HHS Office of Disability Prevention for Children (ODPC) is offering its second annual statewide virtual conference throughout March.
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Texas HHSC Offers Job Opportunities at Hiring Event in Austin
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is inviting qualified job-seekers to learn more about a career working for the state during a hiring event on Thursday, Jan. 19.
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Shuford Named Commissioner of State Health Department
Shuford Named Commissioner of State Health Department
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HHS YouTube Channel Offers Kids Content in Spanish
This fall HHS launched Niños Sanos de Texas (Healthy Texas Kids), a new YouTube channel for Spanish-speaking children.
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Request for Public Comment on Best Value Criteria for STAR Kids Managed Care Procurement
In anticipation of the upcoming solicitation and resulting contract for STAR Kids, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is issuing this Request for Public Comment to seek information and comments regarding the proposed Best Value Criteria the agency will use to evaluate and select the successful Respondent.
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HHS Observes World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day, observed on Dec. 1 every year, provides an opportunity to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have died from an HIV-related illness.
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Domestic Violence Resources Available During the Holidays
As we enter the holiday season, HHS and DFPS want to remind Texans about resources available for victims of domestic violence, persons using domestic violence, and family and friends who want to help.
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HHS Highlights Epilepsy Awareness Month
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, a time to highlight the neurological disorder which can affect people of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages.
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Texas HHSC Offers Job Opportunities at Hiring Event in Austin
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is inviting qualified jobseekers to learn more about a career serving fellow Texans during a one-day job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.
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HHS Facilities Accepting Holiday Donations for Hospital Patients, SSLC Residents
The staff at Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) facilities and the volunteers in their communities are working hard to make the holiday season bright for patients and residents, and they could use your help.
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Flu Season is Here: Get Vaccinated to Protect Yourself and Others
With the flu and COVID-19 circulating this season, the Texas Department of State Health Services and Texas Health and Human Services Commission are encouraging everyone who can to get vaccinated.
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HHS Recognizes Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to learn about a condition that about 6,000 babies are born with each year in the U.S.
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HHS Highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month
HHS Highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Webinar on Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
Webinar on Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
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HHS to Celebrate White Cane Day at TSBVI
HHS to Celebrate White Cane Day at TSBVI
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September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month
September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month