HHSRegion4

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.

[HHS @HHSGov]

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

[HHSRegion4 @HHSRegionIV]

Region 4 Regional Director Tyson provided opening remarks at the Southeast Community Health Worker Network Summit 2024.

[HHSRegion4 @HHSRegionIV]

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.

[HHSRegion4 @HHSRegionIV]

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!✨

[HHS Region I @hhsregionone]

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 🏛️🤎

[HHSRegion4 @HHSRegionIV]

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.

[Secretary Xavier Becerra @SecBecerra]

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.

[Morehouse School of Medicine @MSMEDU]

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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[ARPA-H @ARPA_H]

🌟 New Initiative: Our Emerging Health Innovators (EHI) Initiative aims to gain valuable insights on health care gaps. Let’s create health solutions together! https://t.co/cdi8svKUNX

[Secretary Xavier Becerra @SecBecerra]

🚨 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.

[HHSRegion4 @HHSRegionIV]

The 10 drugs selected for #Medicare negotiation account for billions in taxpayer dollars. Thanks to the #InflationReductionAct, Americans can finally get a better deal.

[HHS @HHSGov]

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!

[HHS @HHSGov]

📣 Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Stay safe in extreme heat by knowing the signs and how to respond. Learn more from @CDCgov: https://t.co/M9YcztlU1f

[HHSRegion4 @HHSRegionIV]

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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[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

🍎 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: https://t.co/jTAO1Q7SjI

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

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.

[HHSRegion4 @HHSRegionIV]

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

[HHSRegion4 @HHSRegionIV]

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!

[HHSRegion4 @HHSRegionIV]

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!

[HHSRegion4 @HHSRegionIV]

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.