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Dr. Rachel Levine becomes first openly transgender person …

(4 days ago) WebDr. Rachel Levine’s confirmation to the Department of Health and Human Services by the Senate on Wednesday made her the first openly transgender federal official in the nation’s history

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/dr-rachel-levine-becomes-first-openly-transgender-person-confirmed-senate-n1262000

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Biden's Pick for HHS Role Would Be First Transgender Federal …

(9 days ago) WebPresident-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has tapped Pennsylvania’s secretary of health, Rachel Levine, to be the assistant secretary for health at the Department of Health and Human Services. She

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/19/us/politics/rachel-levine-transgender-health-human-services.html

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Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WebAdmiral Rachel L. Levine serves as the 17th Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), after being nominated by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2021. As Assistant Secretary for Health, ADM Rachel Levine fights every day to improve the health and well-being of all …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/leadership/rachel-levine.html

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Senate confirms Rachel Levine, now the highest …

(8 days ago) WebOn Wednesday, the Senate voted to confirm former Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Rachel Levine as the new assistant secretary of health at the Department of Health and Human Services …

https://www.vox.com/identities/22242177/rachel-levine-confirmation-biden-hhs-transgender

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Rachel Levine Makes History As 1st Openly Trans Federal Official

(Just Now) WebCaroline Brehman/Pool/Getty Images. The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant secretary for health in the Department of Health and Human Services. The vote is a history

https://www.npr.org/2021/03/24/980788146/senate-confirms-rachel-levine-a-transgender-woman-as-assistant-health-secretary

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Biden announces Rachel Levine as pick for assistant secretary at …

(Just Now) WebPresident-elect Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as assistant health secretary, and she would make history as the first out, transgender federal official to be confirmed by the

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/19/politics/rachel-levine-health-and-human-services/index.html

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HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Advance Non-discrimination in …

(5 days ago) WebThis NPRM further builds on HHS’ efforts to ensure access to health and human services in furtherance of President Biden’s Executive Orders on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation and Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/11/hhs-issues-proposed-rule-advance-non-discrimination-health-human-service-programs-lgbtqi-community.html

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Rachel Levine, openly transgender health official, …

(8 days ago) WebRachel Levine, the U.S. assistant secretary for health and the nation’s highest-ranking openly transgender official, was sworn in as an admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/10/19/levine-transgender-four-star-admiral-public-health-service/

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Dr. Rachel Levine sworn in as US’ first openly transgender four-star

(7 days ago) WebDr. Rachel Levine, the assistant secretary for health at the US Department of Health and Human Services, made history Tuesday as the first openly transgender four-star officer across the nation

https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/20/politics/dr-rachel-levine-admiral-transgender/index.html

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Rachel Levine: Senate confirms first out transgender federal - CNN

(6 days ago) WebThe Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health at the Department of Health and Human Services, the first out transgender federal official to be confirmed by

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/24/politics/rachel-levine-first-transgender-senate-confirmed-federal-official/index.html

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Gender-Affirming Care and Young People - HHS.gov

(1 days ago) WebGender-affirming care is a supportive form of healthcare. It consists of an array of services that may include medical, surgical, mental health, and non-medical services for transgender and nonbinary people. For transgender and nonbinary children and adolescents, early gender-affirming care is crucial to overall health and well-being as it

https://www.opa.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/gender-affirming-care-young-people-march-2022.pdf

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Transgender U.S. Public Health Official Breaks Ground in Covid …

(1 days ago) WebA transgender U.S. public health official breaks ground on the pandemic’s front line. The Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday morning that Dr. Levine has been sworn in

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/19/us/politics/rachel-levine-public-health-transgender.html

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Rachel Levine - Wikipedia

(3 days ago) WebRachel Leland Levine (/ l ə ˈ v iː n /; born October 28, 1957) is an American pediatrician who has served as the United States assistant secretary for health since March 26, 2021. She is also an admiral in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.. Levine is a professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at the Penn State College of Medicine, and …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Levine

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New HHS Report Released on Transgender Day of Visibility

(9 days ago) WebA new report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific research and consensus that LGBTQI+ youth are resilient and can thrive when they are supported and affirmed, but that pervasive …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/03/31/new-hhs-report-released-transgender-day-visibility-offers-updated-evidence-based-roadmap-supporting-affirming-lgbtqi-youth.html

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Biden Administration Restores Health Protections for Gay and

(5 days ago) WebApril 26, 2024. The Biden administration announced expansive new protections on Friday for gay and transgender medical patients, prohibiting federally funded health providers and insurers from

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/biden-gay-transgender-health-care.html

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U.S. Will Protect Gay, Transgender People From Health Care

(1 days ago) WebThe announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services concerns one of the most notable parts of the Affordable Care Act — the provision in Section 1557 that prevents health care

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/10/995418963/u-s-will-protect-gay-and-transgender-people-against-discrimination-in-health-car

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Transgender health care coverage HealthCare.gov

(1 days ago) WebPlans with transgender exclusions. Many health plans are still using exclusions such as “services related to sex change” or “sex reassignment surgery” to deny coverage to transgender people for certain health care services. Coverage varies by state. Before you enroll in a plan, you should always look at the complete terms of coverage

https://www.healthcare.gov/transgender-health-care/

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85 Organizations Launch Nationwide Campaign to Protect Trans …

(2 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, DC – Eight-five national, state and local organizations, led by National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), Transgender Law Center (TLC) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), announced the next phase of the Protect Trans Health campaign.The campaign urges the public to support the …

https://transequality.org/press/releases/85-organizations-launch-nationwide-campaign-to-protect-trans-health-by-supporting

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States Mount Challenge to HHS Transgender Health Protections (1)

(4 days ago) WebThe Department of Health and Human Services is facing a new legal challenge from 15 states over a federal rule prohibiting health-care discrimination against transgender people. The lawsuit was announced by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti’s office. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is likewise part of the “multi …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/states-mount-challenge-to-hhs-transgender-health-protections

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There are now 25 states with bans on trans health care for minors

(7 days ago) WebEmbed. Transcript. With the governor of South Carolina's signature Tuesday, there are now 25 states with laws on the books banning trans health care for minors. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Half of all U.S

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/22/1252987492/there-are-now-25-states-with-bans-on-trans-health-care-for-minors

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Gender medicine in the US: how the Cass review failed to land

(1 days ago) WebA political lens. US reporting in the main is sympathetic with, if not following the lead of, authoritative sources such as the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which informs that “research demonstrates that gender affirming care improves the mental health and overall wellbeing of gender diverse children and …

https://www.bmj.com/content/385/bmj.q1141

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Reps. Roy & LaMalfa lead fight against Biden administration rule

(2 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Chip Roy (TX-21) and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Biden Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) rule that redefines the definition of “sex discrimination” in health programs like Medicaid and Medicare and private insurance.. …

https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-roy-lamalfa-lead-fight-against-biden-administration-rule-forcing

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Office for Civil Rights - Department of Health & Human Services

(3 days ago) WebTo obtain this information in an alternate format, contact the HHS Office for Civil Rights at (800) 368-1019, TDD toll-free: (800) 537-7697, or by emailing [email protected]. Language assistance services for OCR matters are available and provided free of charge. 4 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, Subparts A, C, D, and E.

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hhs-ocr-notice-and-guidance-gender-affirming-care.pdf

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Missouri Attorney General now investigating therapists and social

(4 days ago) WebA state investigation of the Washington University Transgender Center in St. Louis expanded to include therapists and social workers across the state who work with minors seeking gender-affirming

https://www.kcur.org/health/2024-05-27/missouri-attorney-general-now-investigating-therapists-and-social-workers-over-transgender-care

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Georgia Department of Human Services

(4 days ago) WebTop Online Services. SNAP Benefits. Georgia Gateway. My Child Support Case. Nondiscrimination and Disability. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Geo.

https://dhs.georgia.gov/

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USAID Raises Awareness of Health Care Services for Transgender …

(8 days ago) WebAlthough Vietnam has made great progress over the past two decades stemming HIV/AIDS, the epidemic persists among the most at-risk populations, including men who have sex with men, transgender women, female sex workers, and people who use injectable drugs. USAID, in collaboration with Vietnamese health clinics and social …

https://www.usaid.gov/vietnam/news/may-31-2024-usaid-raises-awareness-health-care-services-transgender-women-through-health4trans-campaign

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HHS/OS Organizational Directory (IOS/OIGA/OSRR/Region IV - PSC

(7 days ago) WebDepartment of Health & Human Services; Office of the Secretary; Immediate Office of the Secretary; Office of Intergovernmental Affairs; Office of the Secretary's Regional Directors. Immediate Staff Positions. Acting Regional Director, John McGough Phone..: 404-562-7888

https://directory.psc.gov/os/874.html

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South Carolina Bans Gender Transition Care for Minors

(8 days ago) WebBefore Tuesday, South Carolina was one of just two states in the South without a ban on gender-transition care for minors; Virginia is now the only one. Lawsuits have been filed in many states

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/21/us/south-carolina-transgender-care-ban.html

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Department of Human Services Georgia.gov

(8 days ago) WebTo promote stronger families, the Georgia Department of Human Services investigates child and elderly abuse, facilitates adoption and foster parenting, accepts applications for Medicaid, assists single parents in collecting child support, helps senior citizens remain self-sufficient, and runs the Food Stamp and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families …

https://georgia.gov/organization/department-human-services

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Homepage GPC - Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS

(4 days ago) WebWe are not on track.. Despite progress in several countries, we are still not on track to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. In 2022, about 4000 adults and children acquired HIV each day — a total of 1.3 million new HIV infections.

https://hivpreventioncoalition.unaids.org/en

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Medicaid Georgia Department of Human Services

(2 days ago) WebFamily Medicaid Low-income families with children under age 19 may qualify for Family Medicaid. These families may qualify at various income levels depending on family size and income. Families who qualify are entitled to the full range of Medicaid covered services including doctors’ visits, health checkups, immunizations, dental and vision care.

https://dhs.georgia.gov/medicaid

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GOP introduces resolution to overturn HHS rule that forces …

(Just Now) WebThe Health and Human Services Department unveiled its final rule on April 27 expanding the definition of “sex” under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act to include “gender identity

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/29/gop-introduces-resolution-to-overturn-hhs-rule-tha/

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