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September 7, 2012
Help for People with Multiple Chronic Conditions

August 15, 2012
HHS releases new report on efforts to end the tobacco epidemic

July 24, 2012
Remarks from Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh at the XIX International AIDS Conference (PDF - 37 KB)

July 9, 2012
Diabetes: Combating a Silent and Costly Killer

May 31, 2012
Statement from Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard K. Koh on World No Tobacco Day

May 17, 2012
Statement from Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh on Hepatitis Testing Day

February 6, 2012
Women of Color Have More Risk Factors for Heart Disease

January 25, 2012
HHS Launches Leading Health Indicators 2012 Series

2011

December 14, 2011
HHS Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions One-Year Anniversary

November 17, 2011
Joining the Ranks of Former Smokers (Op-Ed)

November 16, 2011
Federal and State Public Health Leaders Encourage Stronger Tobacco Prevention and Control Policies

November 3, 2011
Improving Health Disparities Research

November 1, 2011
Lung Cancer Awareness Month

October 31, 2011
HHS unveils the nation’s health priorities

October 12, 2011
"The State of Chronic Disease Prevention," testimony to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate (PDF - 103 KB)

October 6, 2011
Health Affairs Forum on Disparities on Health and Health Care

October 6, 2011
HHS Releases Assessment of Healthy People 2010 Objectives

September 23, 2011
"Examining The Increase in Drug Shortages," testimony to the Subcommittee On Health, Energy & Commerce Committee U.S. House of Representatives (PDF - 56 KB)

August 31, 2011
Statement from Assistant Secretary For Health Dr. Howard Koh on The Death Of Former HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary For Health Research, Statistics And Technology, Dr. Ruth Hanft

August 26, 2011
Updated Blood Collection And Transfusion Statistics Now Available

May 13, 2011
HHS Unveils New Interactive Video to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections

May 2, 2011  
HHS Recognizes Progress Toward Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections

March 31, 2011  
HHS Releases New Plan for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health

March 30, 2011
HHS Launches New Consumer-Focused Immunization Website www.vaccines.gov

February 16, 2011
HHS releases new strategic plan to advance vaccine and immunization science and policy for the next decade

February 7, 2011
HHS Official, Dr. Koh, Joins Cambridge Officials to Celebrate 1st Anniversary of First Lady’s Campaign to End Childhood Obesity

January 31, 2011
USDA and HHS Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices and Confront Obesity Epidemic

January 20, 2011
Everyone Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier, Surgeon General Says in “Call to Action”

January 7, 2011
HHS and EPA announce new scientific assessments and actions on fluoride

2010

December 14, 2010
HHS issues new strategic framework on multiple chronic conditions

December 9, 2010
Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Causes Immediate Damage, Says New Surgeon General’s Report

December 2, 2010
HHS Announces the Nation’s New Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Agenda

November 24, 2010
Thanksgiving: A time for families and family health history

November 19, 2010
Statement from Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, Regarding National Epilepsy Awareness Month

September 28, 2010
HHS awards $27 million for the support of pregnant and parenting teens and women

July 30, 2010
Statement from Surgeon General, Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, Regarding World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1-7, 2010)

July 30, 2010
Statement from Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. Howard Koh, Regarding National Minority Donor Awareness Day

May 27, 2010
HHS Releases National Plan to Improve Health Literacy

May 19, 2010
Statement from Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, Regarding World Hepatitis Awareness Day
Statement from Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, Regarding National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

April 26, 2010
HHS Launches Oral Health Initiative

April 22, 2010
New Update on the Status of the USPHS Ready Reserve

April 6, 2010
Statement from Assistant Secretary for Health Howard Koh, MD, MPH During National Public Health Week

March 10, 2010
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Celebrated on March 10th

March 5, 2010
HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces the Availability of Recovery Act Funds for Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative

January 28, 2010
HHS Secretary and Surgeon General Join First Lady to Announce Plans to Combat Overweight and Obesity and Support Healthy Choices

January 7, 2010
Statement from the Assistant Secretary for Health Recognizing National Blood Donor Month

2009

November 19, 2009
Statement from Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on Help is Available for Smokers Who Want to Quit

October 24, 2009
Dr. Jerry Holmberg Recipient of AABB President’s Award

October 15, 2009
Statement from Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Regarding National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (en Español)

September 25, 2009
Statement from Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Regarding National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - September 27, 2009

September 21, 2009
Statement from Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, on Quality in the Public Health System

August 27, 2009
Statement from Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, on the Passing of Senator Edward Kennedy

July 13, 2009
Dr. Regina Benjamin: Nominee for Surgeon General

June 28, 2009
Office of HIV/AIDS Policy Receives Award for Public Partnership

June 19, 2009
HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Senate Confirmation of Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh

June 9, 2009
Acting Surgeon General Issues ‘Call to Action to Promote Healthy Homes’

March 31, 2009
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Ad Council Launch National Lupus Awareness Campaign

January 13, 2009
Surgeon General’s New Family Health History Tool Is Released, Ready for “21st Century Medicine”

January 6, 2009
Memorandum of Understanding Solidifies Global Health Diplomacy Efforts between the U.S. Public Health Service and SOUTHCOM

January 6, 2009
HHS Issues Action Plan to Prevent Health Care-Associated Infections

2008

November 26, 2008
Aids.gov to Use Blogs, Virtual Worlds, and Social Networks to Deliver HIV Information for World AIDS Day

November 24, 2008
Acting Surgeon General Encourages Americans to Know Health History

October 27, 2008
Jerry Menikoff to Head Office for Human Research Protections

October 7, 2008
HHS Announces Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

September 22, 2008
Improved healthfinder.gov Makes Health Information Quicker and Easier to Use

August 31, 2008
HHS Supports Medical Evacuations in Preparation for Hurricane Gustav

HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency for Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama

July 21, 2008
New Members Appointed To Human Research Protections National Advisory Committee

June 10, 2008
President’s Council Announces Top 5 States for National President’s Challenge

June 4, 2008
HHS, Department of Defense Agreement to Increase Mental Health Services Available to Returning Military Service Members