HHSRegion8

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region 8 serves Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming

[CDC Cancer @CDC_Cancer]

Being a caregiver to a loved one with #cancer can be stressful. Find out how to take care of your physical, emotional, and mental health while caring for a patient or survivor. https://t.co/0VWAMkLF7S

[AHRQ @AHRQGov]

Empower your infection prevention teams with #AHRQ's Safety Program for HAI Prevention: CLABSI. Free 9-month cohort training includes tools, strategies, and CE/CME credits. Register for a free webinar today! #PatientSafety https://t.co/gWmsXPRjTQ

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Mental health IS health—so take care of yourself and your mind.

Visit https://t.co/c5LmYsxeew for resources and support if you or someone in your life is struggling with mental health.

[FEMA @fema]

Extreme winter weather is expected in many areas this weekend.

Download the FEMA app today to make sure you are ready with safety tips & real-time alerts: https://t.co/bCOlw2Mh7B

More #WinterReady tips via @readygov: https://t.co/J9WSiXDV7G

[AHRQ @AHRQGov]

#AHRQ recently joined with 9 federal agencies to outline a unified approach to health data exchange, which could unlock the potential to improve health care and health outcomes using innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence. Read more here: https://t.co/jjWv8ifLsi

[ACF @ACFHHS]

As the temperature drops, remember to heat your home safely.

Home heating is the second leading cause of home fires, and winter is when most home fires happen. Download the free Home Fire Safety Guide from the U.S. Fire Administration: https://t.co/YMlU7OlB78

#WinterReady

[CDC Cancer @CDC_Cancer]

Screening tests can find #breast, #cervical, and #ColonCancer early when treatment is likely to work best. #LungCancer screening is recommended for some people who are at high risk. #Cancer doesn't wait and neither should you. https://t.co/WIf7DKhaFM

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Creating boundaries for #MentalHealth is crucial for well-being and preventing burnout. Here are steps to establish and maintain healthy boundaries:

✅ Delegate
✅ Learn to say no
✅ Prioritize self-care

#988Lifeline

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Join us as we recognize the first national Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month.

Help raise awareness and share resources that connect people to the treatment they might need: https://t.co/b7UWsBHyUc #TreatmentMonth

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

@DEAHQ and @HHSgov have released a final rule, making buprenorphine telemedicine flexibilities permanent. This means more people will have easier access to start life-saving medications to treat opioid use disorder. Learn more: https://t.co/7ZXAoE3o7Z

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Many can experience emotional distress, like anxiety, constant worrying & trouble sleeping, after a traumatic event.

💙 If you or someone you know is struggling with #PTSD, help is available: https://t.co/8QMBTlTnXB

[Medicare.gov @MedicareGov]

Be suspicious of any offers of free medical equipment for your Medicare Number. Never give your Medicare card or Medicare Number to anyone except people you know should have it, like your doctor.
If you suspect fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE or report it at https://t.co/CdActzHpdC.

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

The IHS announces the appointment of Dr. Beverly Cotton, an enrolled member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, as the new IHS Deputy Director for Field Operations. Read more: https://t.co/7XrBaDROJK

[HHS @HHSGov]

HHS has selected 15 new drugs for #Medicare negotiations – these drugs treat conditions such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and asthma:

[CMSGov @CMSGov]

CMS has released the final enrollment snapshot for Marketplace Open Enrollment — 24.2 million consumers selected plan year 2025 coverage through the Marketplaces during #MarketplaceOE, including 3.9 million new consumers. Read more: https://t.co/OoBHRTDSDU

[HRSA @HRSAgov]

View highlights of #HRSA’s Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative that has successfully strengthened and accelerated HRSA's #maternalhealth work through innovative partnerships and coordinated efforts across 11 states and DC: https://t.co/39e8r6vrhD

[HealthCare.gov @HealthCareGov]

Less than 50% of kids younger than 17 get yearly vision screenings. Even if your child doesn’t need glasses, vision screenings are an important part of their overall health. #Medicaid & #CHIP cover vision screenings for kids and teens up to age 19: https://t.co/3OM9fyPVgw

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Anyone can experience mental health problems. Friends and family can make all the difference in a person's recovery process. #RecoveryIsPossible

💕 Reach out and reassure your loved ones that you care about them and that you support them 💕 https://t.co/vuW3xi8x4b

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Join SAMHSA’s webinar, Financing Strategies for Community-Based Organizations, that examines the financial landscape & challenges faced by CBOs that provide essential mental health & substance use services to underserved communities. Register Now https://t.co/RIMpJ1Z7CW

[CMSGov @CMSGov]

Registration is OPEN for the 2025 CMS Quality Conference: Elevating Quality - Advancing Optimal Health for Individuals, Families, Caregivers, Clinicians, and Communities taking place over three full days, March 17-19. Register today! #QualCon25
https://t.co/NdKspE3tMM