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US Health Agencies Cancel External Meetings

The Trump Administration Paused Federal Health Agency Communications — Here's Why That's Dangerous

The move impacts everything from major food recalls to vital public health warnings. Experts explain what that means for you and what scares them.

Deseret News on MSN · 16h

Trump mutes CDC, other public health communications temporarily

The Trump administration told federal public health agencies like the CDC that they are not to communicate health messages for now. The hold includes memos, reports, online posts, website updates and other forms of communication. Scientific meetings were also canceled for the time being, including of advisory panels.

Reuters · 18h

US health agencies cancel external meetings, travel after Trump admin directives

U.S. health agencies including the CDC this week canceled meetings with external groups, paused some public health publications and told employees to freeze travel after directives from the Department of Health and Human Services,

UMass Memorial Health planning stand-alone emergency room

MassLive.com on MSN · 1d

UMass Memorial Health announces plans for emergency department in North Central Mass.

UMass Memorial Health announced Wednesday it intends to construct an emergency department in the Nashoba Valley region of the state. Emergency departments handle the most severe medical issues, according to UMass Memorial Health’s website.

CBS Boston on MSN · 23h

UMass Memorial plans new emergency department in central Massachusetts after Steward-owned hospital closed

AYER - UMass Memorial Health said Wednesday it will build a standalone emergency department in central Massachusetts in the wake of Nashoba Valley Medical Center's closure. The Ayer hospital closed last summer as a result of the Steward Health Care crisis.

Worcester Telegram on MSN · 1d

UMass Memorial Health plans to build new emergency department in Nashoba Valley

"We understand the challenges that the closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center has caused for the region, and we have been listening closely to the concerns of impacted patients and the legislators that represent them,

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Insurers Failed to Comply With Mental Health Coverage Law, Department of Labor Report Finds

The probe found widespread noncompliance and violations of federal law in how health plans and insurers cover mental health ...

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Trump’s early health moves signal intent to erase Biden’s legacy. What’s next is unclear

President Donald Trump's early actions on health care signal his likely intention to wipe away some Biden-era programs.

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What does the health and human services secretary do?

The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being.

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First Hawaii dengue virus case of 2025 detected on Oahu

The Hawaii Department of Health identified a new dengue virus case on Oahu marking it as the first reported case of the year.

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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services releases new dashboard showing top causes of death in the state

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services released a new dashboard showing the top causes of death in the state from 2005 to 2023.

Michigan health department receives $248M in federal funds for COVID-19 response

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $248 million to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as ...

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Alabama Department of Public Health, CDC investigating ‘adverse events’ following injection

The Alabama Department of Public Health issued a statement about its current investigation into certain "adverse events" ...

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Department of Health issues Notice of Alleged Violation to Richmond after water crisis

The city says the notice is "necessary and planned part of working with VDH" on a plan after the water crisis earlier this month.

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