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HHSC is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
HHSC is highlighting the resources available to veterans as Texas observes Veterans Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 22.
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Texas WIC is sharing resources to support moms and pregnant women to help meet their breastfeeding goals.
HHSC is inviting the media to tour Terrell State Hospital and learn more about the construction plans for the $573 million replacement hospital during a community information session on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
The HHSC Community Partner Program, in partnership with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank, is hosting a community event on Tuesday, Oct. 3, to help Texans with their Medicaid renewals.
The HHSC Community Partner Program, in partnership with San Antonio Food Bank, is hosting a community event on Saturday, Aug. 12, to help Texans with their Medicaid renewals.
Gov. Greg Abbott and state lawmakers established October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to highlight the dangers of fentanyl. Learn the signs of fentanyl poisoning, hear testimonials and see what resources are available to prevent opioid misuse.
HHSC, the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and the Texas Workforce Commission are holding events in celebration of White Cane Day in Austin.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced HHSC is making $4.5 million in grant money available to four eligible Texas hospitals that are deemed critical to serving the state’s rural population.
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