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Public health
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

RFK Jr. promptly cancels vaccine advisory meeting, pulls flu shot campaign

The meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has been indefinitely postponed amid political tensions.
Public health
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Thousands of federal health workers are losing their jobs in the US

The Trump administration's restructuring is significantly downsizing HHS, impacting vital health services and raising concerns about public health risks.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

HHS Systems Are in Danger of Collapsing, Workers Say

HHS's cybersecurity program faces a risk due to contract expirations and staffing purges that may compromise sensitive data protection.
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

HHS starts parting with 10,000 workers as RFK Jr.'s overhaul plans come together

The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing significant layoffs as part of a major restructuring plan.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

HHS Website Removes Advisory Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

The HHS website has removed the page declaring gun violence as a public health crisis.
Public health
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

RFK Jr. promptly cancels vaccine advisory meeting, pulls flu shot campaign

The meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has been indefinitely postponed amid political tensions.
Public health
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Thousands of federal health workers are losing their jobs in the US

The Trump administration's restructuring is significantly downsizing HHS, impacting vital health services and raising concerns about public health risks.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

HHS Systems Are in Danger of Collapsing, Workers Say

HHS's cybersecurity program faces a risk due to contract expirations and staffing purges that may compromise sensitive data protection.
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

HHS starts parting with 10,000 workers as RFK Jr.'s overhaul plans come together

The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing significant layoffs as part of a major restructuring plan.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

HHS Website Removes Advisory Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

The HHS website has removed the page declaring gun violence as a public health crisis.
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SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Department of Health and Human Services deletes mental health report on Utah's transgender children

The deletion of transgender youth mental health reports by HHS raises concerns over data transparency and potentially affects support for this vulnerable group.
#trump-administration
US news
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Trump yanks Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination for surgeon general - and announces new pick

President Trump appointed Dr. Casey Means as the new US Surgeon General, citing her 'impeccable MAHA credentials.'
Healthcare
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump's proposed health cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to federal health programs, proposing a one-third reduction in HHS discretionary spending.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Trump yanks Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination for surgeon general - and announces new pick

President Trump appointed Dr. Casey Means as the new US Surgeon General, citing her 'impeccable MAHA credentials.'
Healthcare
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump's proposed health cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to federal health programs, proposing a one-third reduction in HHS discretionary spending.
more#trump-administration
#layoffs
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food

HHS is undergoing a major restructuring resulting in significant layoffs and staff reductions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled

The recent layoffs at HHS jeopardize vital aging, disability, and anti-poverty programs.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food

HHS is undergoing a major restructuring resulting in significant layoffs and staff reductions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled

The recent layoffs at HHS jeopardize vital aging, disability, and anti-poverty programs.
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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

FDA Reverses Course, Rehires Staff Handling Public Records After Mass Layoffs

The layoffs decimated the workforce that processes FOIA requests across FDA centers overseeing vaccines, drugs, tobacco, medical devices, and food, leading to significant operational disruptions.
SF food
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Behavioral Health Resources of Washington state updates its data breach disclosure

On January 17, Behavioral Health Resources notified the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of a reportable breach, using '501' as a placeholder.
Privacy professionals
#biden-administration
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Disability Advocates Alarmed by HHS Removal of Gender Dysphoria Protections

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that gender dysphoria is not protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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fromtime.com
1 month ago

Exclusive: More than 150 House Democrats Urge HHS to Restore Title X Funds

"More than 150 House Democrats signed a letter urging HHS to reverse the freeze on Title X funds crucial for family planning services targeting low-income households."
NYC parents
#workforce-reduction
fromWIRED
1 month ago
OMG science

Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH

fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Healthcare

CDC, NIH and more health agencies brace for layoffs with DOGE and RFK Jr.'s restructuring. Here's what we know.

fromWIRED
1 month ago
OMG science

Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH

fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Healthcare

CDC, NIH and more health agencies brace for layoffs with DOGE and RFK Jr.'s restructuring. Here's what we know.

more#workforce-reduction
#measles-outbreak
SF politics
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Why RFK Jr.'s top spokesperson abruptly resigned from HHS last week

Thomas Corry, communications official under HHS Secretary Kennedy, resigned after differences in handling a measles outbreak discussion.
SF politics
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Why RFK Jr.'s top spokesperson abruptly resigned from HHS last week

Thomas Corry, communications official under HHS Secretary Kennedy, resigned after differences in handling a measles outbreak discussion.
more#measles-outbreak
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Ends 50+ Years of Public Input in HHS Rulemaking Process

HHS policy change removes public input from certain rulemaking processes, raising concerns about harmful impacts without stakeholder engagement.
Information security
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

The US proposes rules to make healthcare data more secure

New cybersecurity rules proposed by HHS to protect patient data after major breaches.
Proposal mandates multifactor authentication and data encryption for healthcare organizations.
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