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Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced more than $25.7 million in grants to increase and improve health and support services at the nation's health centers. Patients receive care at health centers regardless of their ability to pay. The centers offer many forms of medical care including checkups, immunizations for children, dental care and prescription drugs, and mental health and substance abuse services.
New regulations have been issued by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) requiring health care providers, health plans and other entities covered by the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) to notify individuals when their health information is breached. The regulations require health care providers and other HIPAA covered entities to promptly notify affected individuals of a breach in the privacy of their records, as well as the HHS Secretary and the media in cases where a breach affects more than 500 individuals.
The National Aging in Place Council is pleased to announce that National Aging in Place Week 2009 will be commemorated from October 12-18. Find answers to common questions about hosting an event. Document opens in PDF format.
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today unveiled a new feature on Grants.gov to help users find and apply for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant opportunities. Grants.gov contains information about finding and applying for all federal grant programs, including grants for health, education and housing programs.
On July 30, 2009 the United States became one of 142 other countries that have signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
First Lady Michelle Obama has announced the release of $851 million in grants to address immediate health center facility and equipment needs and increase access to health care for millions of Americans. Find a community health center in your state.
The DBSA is holding its annual conference September 10-13, 2009 in Indianapolis, IN. The conference is titled "Peer Connections."
Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a funding opportunity that will make it easier for older people, younger adults and their families to learn about and access health and long-term care through Aging & Disability Resource Center Programs (ADRCs). ADRCs provide one-on-one counseling and streamlined access to programs and services that can enable people to remain in their own homes and communities. Find your local ADRC.
Disability in America: Inalienable Rights for All conference will be held from September 30-October 2, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. This conference looks at the long-term challenges faced by wounded warriors and how to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities by evaluating disability programs, policies and services. Conference registration deadline is September 1, 2009.
The 2009 Voice Awards ceremony will take place at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA, on October 14, 2009. The event will bring together people from the entertainment industry and mental health consumer and advocacy communities for a night that celebrates increased awareness of mental health issues and the power of recovery. The Voice Awards honor writers and producers who incorporate dignified, respectful and accurate portrayals of individuals with mental health problems into film and television productions.
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is seeking people with disabilities, individuals representing grassroots organizations and others to help shape disability policies and programs for the next decade. Deadline for submitting application to attend the summit is October 15, 2009.
The International Brain Injury Association's World Congress is the largest gathering of international professionals working in the field of brain injury. Delegates include physicians, psychologists and neuropsychologists, therapists, social workers, nurses, case managers, legal professionals, advocates and all others working in the field of brain injury. The conference will take place in Washington, DC from March 10-14, 2010.