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Executive Order on Stem Cell Research

On March 9, President Obama signed an Executive Order removing barriers to responsible scientific research involving human stem cells and a Presidential memo on scientific integrity. Research involving human embryonic stem cells and human non-embryonic stem cells has the potential to lead to better understanding and treatment of many disabling diseases and conditions.

White House Forum on Health Reform

The White House Forum on Health Reform brought together people who have a stake in our health care system and people who have the ability to change it. Learn more about health care reform at www.HealthReform.gov

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March 5, 2009
HHS Issues Special Report on Health Reform and Launches New www.HealthReform.gov Web Site

The Web site allows Americans to view the White House Health Forum, read the Report on Health Care Community Discussions, share thoughts about health reform with the Administration and sign a statement in support of President Obama's commitment to comprehensive health reform this year. More...

March 5, 2009
Levels of Smokeless Tobacco Use Increase among Adolescent Males

The levels of smokeless tobacco use increased significantly among adolescent males (aged 12 to 17) from 3.4 percent in 2002 to 4.4 percent in 2007, according to a new report. More...

February 27, 2009
SAMHSA Accepting Applications for $1.5 Million in Grants for Supportive Housing Services

The purpose of this program is to help prevent or reduce chronic homelessness by funding services in coordination with existing permanent supportive housing programs and resources for individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness. More...

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The Department of Health and Human Services is the principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans. It is comprised of the Office of the Secretary and 11 operating divisions.

OS - Office of the Secretary

ACF - Administration for Children & Families

AoA - Administration on Aging

AHRQ - Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality

ATSDR - Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry

CDC - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

FDA - Food & Drug Administration

HRSA - Health Resources & Services Administration

IHS - Indian Health Service

NIH - National Institutes of Health

OIG- Office of Inspector General

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

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Of Interest: Peanut-Containing Product Recalls Top 3,200

Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised:

Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list.
No association has been found with major national brand name jars of peanut butter sold in grocery stores.
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White House Health News

2010 Budget Blueprint
The Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Blueprint, released today by President Obama, includes an historic commitment to health care reform and a down payment on the principle that every American should have quality, affordable health care. Read more...

Medicaid Relief Headed To States
$15 Billion in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage funding (FMAP), the federal match for Medicare, will go to cover state Medicaid programs. Release... White House Blog...

Children's Health Insurance Expanded
President Obama reauthorized the Children's Health Insurance Program, expanding access to an additional 4 million. Remarks... Memorandum...