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Latest Headlines
HHS Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month brings attention to lifesaving resources for people who have experienced physical violence, emotional abuse, financial abuse or sexual abuse by family members or intimate partners.
HHS Celebrates Ombuds During Awareness Day
HHS celebrates ombudsmen by highlighting their dedicated work serving as advocates for people using HHS services and licensed long-term care facilities, and their families.
October Spotlights Mental Health Parity
The Texas Legislature designated October as Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Awareness Month to educate Texans on behavioral health parity.
HHS Recognizes Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is a time to learn about this condition that about 6,000 babies are born with each year in the United States.
Upcoming Events
October 18, 2021
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Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC) Agenda - This meeting will be webcast9:30 am — Austin
October 19, 2021
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Nursing Facility Payment Methodology Advisory Committee (NF-PMAC) Agenda - This meeting will be webcast9:30 am — Austin
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Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee (TSCC) Agenda - This meeting will be webcast10:00 am — Austin
October 20, 2021
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Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services (JCAFS) Agenda - This meeting will be webcast10:00 am — Austin
Reports & Presentations
- Presentation to the House Committee on Human Services - Children Without Parents and Unaccompanied Children
- Unaccompanied Children Presentation to the House Committee on Human Services
- Rider 148 EVV System Availability Report October 2021
- Report from the HHS Ombudsman Managed Care Assistance Team Second Quarter FY 2021
- Medically Dependent Children Program Monitoring Report - September 2021