The role of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to lead HHS, remains uncertain as his confirmation hearing hasn't been scheduled. Kennedy has previously expressed support for abortion access, a very different stance from Trump. Planned Parenthood has more on abortion access and services.

In March 2023, the HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration initiated a program to modernize the nearly four-decades-old OPTN. Over 100,000 people and their families rely on the network to fairly allocate organs for transplantation. The network is also responsible for increasing organ donation across the United States.

The US Department of Health and Human Services will award $590 million to Moderna to continue developing a vaccine to protect against bird flu, the pharmaceutical company announced Friday.

This funding, announced Friday by Moderna, builds on the $176 million it received from HHS last year to support earlier stages of vaccine research.

A Louisiana grassroots organization is working with physicians around the state to prevent the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Secretary Xavier Becerra spoke to The Washington Post about falling trust in his department since the coronavirus pandemic.

Houston Park and John Knox, trained firefighters, are also in line for roles helping oversee the nation’s emergency preparedness and response.

The government wants Moderna to push forward with various bird flu vaccines as well as mRNA shots for other influenza strains with pandemic potential.

On December 17, 2024, the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) issued its second favorable advisory

Iowa HHS Director Kelly Garcia said one of Gov. Kim Reynolds' legislative proposals could help alleviate some stress on the mental health of the state's youth.

The Trump Administration has placed a communications embargo on critical health agencies, including HHS, FDA, and CDC, suspending updates on data, publications, and health advisories. Concerns over censorship,