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This weekend, my team and I marched in the DC Pride Parade. Each day I’m honored to protect access to health care and to lead the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to put the health & human services of all Americans above the hateful & harmful beliefs of a narrow-minded few.
Secretary Becerra at Pride Parade
Secretary Becerra at Pride Parade
Secretary Becerra at Pride Parade
Secretary Becerra at Pride Parade
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HHS staff and their friends and families, joined by and , marched today in the DC Pride Parade! Every day, HHS takes pride in protecting access to health care for ALL people – and that includes gender-affirming care.
HHS staff at Pride parade
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We're finally holding drug manufacturers accountable thanks to ’ new lower cost prescription drug law. On 43 drugs where the price raised faster than inflation, Americans who take these drugs could save as much as $449 per average dose.
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) can help you track local air quality and understand the health risks of #wildfire smoke. When air quality is unhealthy, stay inside as much as possible and reduce outdoor activity. Check the AQI at airnow.gov.
Different colored flags showing different levels of air quality. The text says, "How do I get information about air quality where I live? Each day, you can find out what the air quality is like by checking the Air Quality Index (AQI) for where you live. The AQI tells you when high levels of air pollution are predicted for the day. You can use that information to plan for safe and healthy physical activity. Checking the AQI is easy -- anyone can do it! Look up the AQI online. Sign up to get email or text AQI alerts."
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When particle pollution is high, take steps to limit the amount of air you breathe in while you’re outside. Spend more time indoors. Learn more: bit.ly/435yXbi
How can I protect myself from air pollution during physical activity?
When air quality is poor, adjust your physical activity routine to avoid breathing in too much air pollution:
Move your physical activities indoors
Change your physical activity to something less intense (for example, walking instead of jogging)
Shorten the amount of time that you’re physically active
If you have asthma, be sure to keep your inhaler with you at all times – especially when you’re outside.
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. gave remarks at the 2023 Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy & joined in a fireside chat on HHS’ commitment to protect access to reproductive health care in the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision.
Secretary Becerra at event
Secretary Becerra at event
Secretary Becerra at event
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Thanks to the #InflationReductionAct, HHS announced the list of 43 prescription drugs for which Part B beneficiaries' coinsurances may be lower between July 1 – September 30, 2023, lowering out-of-pocket costs for some people with #Medicare. Learn more:
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⚠️ Current fungal meningitis outbreak: Affects people, including U.S. residents, who had epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico. Fungal meningitis can be a severe illness. Find out who is at risk and share this post with family and friends: bit.ly/3WxcHEe
Illustrated graphic with icons for an epidural anesthesia, location in Mexico and a calendar. Text on graphic reads, “Those at risk for fungal meningitis in the current outbreak include those who: Had epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico at River Side Surgical Center or Clinica K-3 between January 1 and May 13, 2023 Go to the emergency room. 
You can have fungal meningitis and not have any symptoms or have mild symptoms at first.”
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Joined by & local stakeholders, spoke at a roundtable at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church on the benefits of ’ new lower cost Rx drug law, the #InflationReductionAct, & the Administration’s efforts to lower health care costs.
Secretary Becerra at event
Secretary Becerra at event
Secretary Becerra at event
Secretary Becerra at event
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. visited NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center in Minneapolis today where he discussed how the Biden-Harris Administration is working with states & local organizations to help ensure eligible people maintain their health coverage following the end of the COVID-19 PHE.
Secretary Becerra at event
Secretary Becerra at event
Secretary Becerra at event
Secretary Becerra at event
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Make the most of your summer – follow these six tips to stay active, healthy, and safe all season long.
Beach-themed graphic with 6 tips for a healthy summer. Text reads: “stay up to date with vaccines, eat a healthy diet, get active, keep cool in extreme heat, protect your skin, rethink your drink.”
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Today, on the 58th anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, a foundational decision in the right to contraception, the Biden Administration continues its commitment to protecting women’s access to health care & fundamental freedoms–including contraception. bit.ly/3MYdx8U
“As women’s access to essential health care and their fundamental freedoms are under attack across the nation, we stand firm in our commitment to defending access to health care – including reproductive health care. No one should be denied care because of who they are.”

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra
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Do you perform or coordinate testing outside of the laboratory? Join the OneLab TEST virtual kickoff event to connect with CDC and peer experts and access a variety of free resources, training, and job aids. Register now: bit.ly/42k3ssm
Illustration of a healthcare professional performing a test with text “OneLab TEST Kickoff Event. Tuesday, June 13. 12 to 1 PM EST. Join a diverse, interconnected community of testers. Click the link to register for the event.”
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Be air aware: Check the Air Quality Index (AQI) at AirNow.gov and adjust your outdoor activities to reduce your exposure to harmful air pollutants. Enjoy the outdoors when the air is healthy. Stay inside as much as possible when it's not.
How do I get information about air quality where I live?
Each day, you can find out what the air quality is like by checking the Air Quality Index (AQI) for where you live. The AQI tells you when high levels of air pollution are predicted for the day. You can use that information to plan for safe and healthy physical activity.
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Moderate
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups*
Unhealthy
Very Unhealthy
Hazardous
* Sensitive groups include people who have asthma, heart disease, or COPD.
Checking the AQI is easy — anyone can do it!
Look up the AQI online
Sign up to get email or text AQI alerts
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Share your thoughts with us! invites your feedback on its draft Human Trafficking Prevention Framework. The Framework contains strategies & approaches to prevent human trafficking & its recurrence. Submit your comments by 5 p.m. EDT, June 9, 2023. bit.ly/3q53N4K
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