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Texas HHSC is inviting qualified jobseekers to learn more about a career working for the state during a hiring event on Wednesday, June 7.

Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young announced today that Emily Zalkovsky will head the state’s Medicaid and CHIP Services division, effective July 1, replacing Stephanie Stephens. As state Medicaid director, Zalkovsky will oversee the division which is the hub for the Texas Medicaid program.

Texas HHSC is hosting a ribbon-cutting event June 7 to celebrate the grand opening of the new 200-bed patient complex and administrative building at Rusk State Hospital.

Men’s Health Month reminds Texans to prioritize health and raises awareness of preventable health conditions for the men in their lives.

Texas HHSC announced it received federal approval to replace stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for recipients who were victims of fraud.

Texas HHSC is urging health care facilities, long-term care facilities, and child care operations to make sure their emergency preparedness plans are updated ahead of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1.

Texas HHSC is recognizing the recipients of the 2022 Innovators in Aging award. This award honors organizations and people who have made positive impacts on the lives of older adults in Texas.

The Texas HHSC is inviting the public to participate in a virtual reception on Tues., May 23, to highlight art submissions and contest winners from the Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest. The art contest highlights mental health and mental wellness as pivotal parts of overall health.

Texas HHSC’s Community Partner Program, in partnership with Feeding Texas and the San Antonio Food Bank, is hosting a community event in San Antonio to help Texans with their Medicaid renewals.

HHSC’s Texas Works Paths to Success program will be recognized at Houston ISD’s Career and Military Signing Day for connecting graduating seniors with a job. The seniors will begin their careers at HHSC as Texas Works advisors with Access and Eligibility Services after graduation.