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- News ReleaseDecember 17, 2020HHSC announced it received the first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine for state hospitals in Austin, San Antonio, Terrell and Wichita Falls.
- News ReleaseDecember 15, 2020The first graduates from HHSC’s new partnership pilot program, Texas Works Path to Success, are beginning their careers with HHSC and connecting Texans with services like food benefits and health care.
Topics: Jobs
- December 11, 2020The HHSC Family Violence Program and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services want to remind everyone that resources are available for victims of domestic violence as well as family and friends seeking to help.
- Client News, News ArticleDecember 9, 2020The HHSC 24/7 statewide mental health support line helps Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- December 7, 2020State hospitals and SSLCs value the contributions of the volunteer services councils that provide critical financial and moral support to patients, residents and staff.
- Client News, News ArticleDecember 3, 2020Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas HHSC will provide approximately $204 million in emergency SNAP food benefits for the month of December as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- December 3, 2020HHS in the News features news stories and articles about the positive impact the Texas Health and Human Services Commission provides Texans through its programs and services.
- News ReleaseDecember 1, 2020Construction crews have completed demolition of vacant buildings on the Austin State Hospital campus to make way for the construction of a 240-bed standalone replacement hospital.
Topics: Mental Health
- November 30, 2020A new HHSC program will use virtual reality to help state supported living center residents transition to community care by familiarizing them with their future homes.
- November 30, 2020The Texas Department of State Health Services is holding its 2020 Texas HIV-STD Conference from Dec. 1–3.